Cartridge comparison
.338 Remington Ultra Magnum vs 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy
.338 Remington Ultra Magnum and 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 Remington Ultra Magnum | 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1997 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.7598″ | 2.05″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 66,718 psi |
| Recoil | 15–22 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 600 yd | 500 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.