Cartridge comparison
.338 Norma Magnum vs 8.5mm Messner Magnum
.338 Norma Magnum and 8.5mm Messner Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 Norma Magnum | 8.5mm Messner Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2009 | 2013 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3386″ | 0.3382″ |
| Case length | 2.4921″ | 2.5138″ |
| Max pressure | 62,500 psi | 63,817 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | 31.9–37 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 1500 yd | 400 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.
