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Cartridge comparison

.338 RCM vs .338 Weatherby RPM

.338 RCM and .338 Weatherby RPM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.338 RCM.338 Weatherby RPM
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20082022
Bullet diameter0.338″0.3383″
Case length2.015″2.55″
Max pressure65,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil15–22 ft·lb
Effective range350 yd500 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 RCM and .338 Weatherby RPM trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare