Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Lapua Magnum vs .408 CheyTac
Cartridge comparison
.338 Lapua Magnum vs .408 CheyTac
.408 CheyTac is faster (3,050 vs 2,900 fps); .408 CheyTac carries more energy (8,900 vs 5,000 ft·lb); .338 Lapua Magnum recoils less.
.338 Lapua Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.408 CheyTac →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 Lapua Magnum | .408 CheyTac | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1989 | 2001 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.408″ |
| Case length | 2.724″ | 3.035″ |
| Velocity | 2,650–2,900 fps | 2,850–3,050 fps |
| Energy | 4,300–5,000 ft·lb | 7,600–8,900 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 60,916 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 38–55 ft·lb | 55–75 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1750 yd | 2500 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 Lapua Magnum faster than .408 CheyTac?
- .408 CheyTac is faster — up to 3,050 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .408 CheyTac?
- .408 CheyTac carries more muzzle energy (8,900 vs 5,000 ft·lb).