Cartridge comparison
.338 Federal vs .338 JDJ
.338 Federal and .338 JDJ are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 Federal | .338 JDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2006 | 1979 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.2252″ |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 42,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 350 yd | 150 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.