Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Lapua Magnum vs .375 CheyTac
Cartridge comparison
.338 Lapua Magnum vs .375 CheyTac
.375 CheyTac is faster (3,100 vs 2,900 fps); .375 CheyTac carries more energy (8,500 vs 5,000 ft·lb); .375 CheyTac recoils less.
.338 Lapua Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.375 CheyTac →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 Lapua Magnum | .375 CheyTac | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1989 | 2002 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.375″ |
| Case length | 2.724″ | 3.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,650–2,900 fps | 2,900–3,100 fps |
| Energy | 4,300–5,000 ft·lb | 7,000–8,500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,916 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 38–55 ft·lb | 35–48 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1750 yd | 2300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 Lapua Magnum faster than .375 CheyTac?
- .375 CheyTac is faster — up to 3,100 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .375 CheyTac?
- .375 CheyTac carries more muzzle energy (8,500 vs 5,000 ft·lb).