Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Norma Magnum vs .338 Remington Ultra Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.338 Norma Magnum vs .338 Remington Ultra Magnum
.338 Remington Ultra Magnum is faster (2,950 vs 2,900 fps); .338 Norma Magnum carries more energy (5,600 vs 4,863 ft·lb).
.338 Norma Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 Remington Ultra Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 Norma Magnum | .338 Remington Ultra Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2009 | 2002 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.394″ | 2.76″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,900 fps | 2,700–2,950 fps |
| Energy | 4,000–5,600 ft·lb | 4,084–4,863 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 15–22 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1500 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 Norma Magnum faster than .338 Remington Ultra Magnum?
- .338 Remington Ultra Magnum is faster — up to 2,950 fps versus 2,900 fps.
- Does .338 Norma Magnum hit harder than .338 Remington Ultra Magnum?
- .338 Norma Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,600 vs 4,863 ft·lb).