Is .338 Lapua Magnum faster than .338 Remington Ultra Magnum?

.338 Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — up to 2,950 fps versus 2,900 fps.

Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .338 Remington Ultra Magnum?

.338 Lapua Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,000 vs 4,863 ft·lb).

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.338 Lapua Magnum vs .338 Remington Ultra Magnum

.338 Remington Ultra Magnum is faster (2,950 vs 2,900 fps); .338 Lapua Magnum carries more energy (5,000 vs 4,863 ft·lb); .338 Remington Ultra Magnum recoils less.

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	.338 Lapua Magnum	.338 Remington Ultra Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1989	2002
Bullet ⌀	0.338″	0.338″
Case length	2.724″	2.76″
Velocity	2,650–2,900 fps	2,700–2,950 fps
Energy	4,300–5,000 ft·lb	4,084–4,863 ft·lb
Max pressure	60,916 psi	65,000 psi
Recoil	38–55 ft·lb	15–22 ft·lb
Eff. range	1750 yd	600 yd

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FAQs

Is .338 Lapua Magnum faster than .338 Remington Ultra Magnum?: .338 Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — up to 2,950 fps versus 2,900 fps.
Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .338 Remington Ultra Magnum?: .338 Lapua Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,000 vs 4,863 ft·lb).