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Cartridge comparison

.338 RCM vs 8.5x55mm Blaser

.338 RCM and 8.5x55mm Blaser are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.338 RCM8.5x55mm Blaser
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20082019
Bullet diameter0.338″0.3382″
Case length2.015″2.1535″
Max pressure65,000 psi62,366 psi
Recoil15–22 ft·lb
Effective range350 yd350 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 8.5x55mm Blaser trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare