Cartridge comparison
.338 RCM vs 8x59mmRB Breda
.338 RCM and 8x59mmRB Breda are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 RCM | 8x59mmRB Breda | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2008 | 1935 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.3291″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 2.3228″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 46,300 psi |
| Recoil | 22–28.3 ft·lb | 17.8–19.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 350 yd | 300 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
