Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Lapua Magnum vs .338 Norma Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.338 Lapua Magnum vs .338 Norma Magnum
.338 Norma Magnum carries more energy (5,600 vs 5,000 ft·lb); .338 Norma Magnum recoils less.
.338 Lapua Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 Norma Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 Lapua Magnum | .338 Norma Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1989 | 2009 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.724″ | 2.394″ |
| Velocity | 2,650–2,900 fps | 2,600–2,900 fps |
| Energy | 4,300–5,000 ft·lb | 4,000–5,600 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,916 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 38–55 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1750 yd | 1500 yd |
FAQs
- Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .338 Norma Magnum?
- .338 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,600 vs 5,000 ft·lb).