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Cartridge comparison

.338 Weatherby RPM vs .340 Weatherby Magnum

.338 Weatherby RPM and .340 Weatherby Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.338 Weatherby RPM.340 Weatherby Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20221962
Bullet diameter0.3383″0.338″
Case length2.55″2.8252″
Max pressure65,000 psi63,800 psi
Recoil30–42 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd500 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 Weatherby RPM and .340 Weatherby Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare