Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 RCM vs 8.5x55mm Blaser
Cartridge comparison
.338 RCM vs 8.5x55mm Blaser
.338 RCM and 8.5x55mm Blaser are both catalogued in the reference — see the full spec comparison below.
.338 RCM →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 RCM | 8.5x55mm Blaser | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2008 | 2019 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.1″ | 2.154″ |
| Velocity | 2,600–2,850 fps | — |
| Energy | 3,004–4,510 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 62,366 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | — |
| Eff. range | 350 yd | — |