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Cartridge comparison

.338 Norma Magnum vs .338 Remington Ultra Magnum

.338 Norma Magnum and .338 Remington Ultra Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.338 Norma Magnum.338 Remington Ultra Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20092002
Bullet diameter0.3386″0.338″
Case length2.4921″2.7598″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil15–22 ft·lb15–22 ft·lb
Effective range1500 yd600 yd

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.

ToolOverlay .338 Norma Magnum and .338 Remington Ultra Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare