Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Federal vs .338 JDJ
Cartridge comparison
.338 Federal vs .338 JDJ
.338 Federal is faster (2,840 vs 1,900 fps); .338 Federal carries more energy (3,225 vs 2,005 ft·lb).
.338 Federal →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 JDJ →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 Federal | .338 JDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2006 | 1979 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.225″ |
| Velocity | 2,650–2,840 fps | 1,600–1,900 fps |
| Energy | 2,830–3,225 ft·lb | 1,137–2,005 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 42,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 Federal faster than .338 JDJ?
- .338 Federal is faster — up to 2,840 fps versus 1,900 fps.
- Does .338 Federal hit harder than .338 JDJ?
- .338 Federal carries more muzzle energy (3,225 vs 2,005 ft·lb).