Cartridge comparison
.338 Weatherby RPM vs .338 Winchester Short Magnum
.338 Weatherby RPM and .338 Winchester Short Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .338 Weatherby RPM | .338 Winchester Short Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2022 | 2002 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3383″ | 0.339″ |
| Case length | 2.55″ | 1.9598″ |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 60,191 psi |
| Recoil | 31.7–36.1 ft·lb | 24.4–28.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 400 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.
