Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 JDJ vs .375 JDJ
Cartridge comparison
.338 JDJ vs .375 JDJ
.338 JDJ is faster (1,900 vs 1,800 fps); .338 JDJ carries more energy (2,005 vs 1,943 ft·lb).
.338 JDJ →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 JDJ →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 JDJ | .375 JDJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1979 | 1979 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.375″ |
| Case length | 2.225″ | 2.225″ |
| Velocity | 1,600–1,900 fps | 1,500–1,800 fps |
| Energy | 1,137–2,005 ft·lb | 1,100–1,943 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 42,000 psi | 42,000 psi |
| Recoil | — | — |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 JDJ faster than .375 JDJ?
- .338 JDJ is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,800 fps.
- Does .338 JDJ hit harder than .375 JDJ?
- .338 JDJ carries more muzzle energy (2,005 vs 1,943 ft·lb).