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Cartridge comparison

.338 RCM vs .416 Ruger

.338 RCM and .416 Ruger are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.338 RCM.416 Ruger
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20082008
Bullet diameter0.338″0.416″
Case length2.015″2.5799″
Max pressure65,000 psi62,000 psi
Recoil15–22 ft·lb55–75 ft·lb
Effective range350 yd300 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 .416 Ruger trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare