Cartridge comparison
.338 Lapua Magnum vs .400 Taylor Magnum
.338 Lapua Magnum and .400 Taylor Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 Lapua Magnum | .400 Taylor Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Wildcat |
| Introduced | 1989 | 1911 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.339″ | 0.3413″ |
| Case length | 2.7244″ | 2.5189″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 39,000 psi |
| Recoil | 38–55 ft·lb | 28.1–40.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1800 yd | 600 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
