Cartridge comparison
.338 Marlin Express vs 8.15x46mmR
.338 Marlin Express and 8.15x46mmR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 Marlin Express | 8.15x46mmR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2009 | 1894 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.3299″ |
| Case length | 1.8902″ | 1.8307″ |
| Max pressure | 46,000 psi | 23,931 psi |
| Recoil | 22.3 ft·lb | 4.6–5.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 300 yd | 200 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
