Cartridge comparison
.338 JDJ vs .338 JDJ No. 2
.338 JDJ and .338 JDJ No. 2 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 JDJ | .338 JDJ No. 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Handgun |
| Introduced | 1979 | 1980 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.2252″ | 2.2252″ |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 23,000 psi |
| Recoil | 52–55.5 ft·lb | 18.7–21.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 200 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.
