Is .338 Winchester Magnum faster than .358 Winchester?

.338 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,600 fps.

Does .338 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .358 Winchester?

.338 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,250 ft·lb).

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.338 Winchester Magnum vs .358 Winchester

.338 Winchester Magnum is faster (2,900 vs 2,600 fps); .338 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (4,000 vs 3,250 ft·lb); .338 Winchester Magnum recoils less.

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	.338 Winchester Magnum	.358 Winchester
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1958	1955
Bullet ⌀	0.338″	0.358″
Case length	2.5″	2.015″
Velocity	2,400–2,900 fps	2,200–2,600 fps
Energy	2,560–4,000 ft·lb	2,150–3,250 ft·lb
Max pressure	64,000 psi	60,000 psi
Recoil	20–28 ft·lb	22–30 ft·lb
Eff. range	600 yd	300 yd

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Is .338 Winchester Magnum faster than .358 Winchester?: .338 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 2,900 fps versus 2,600 fps.
Does .338 Winchester Magnum hit harder than .358 Winchester?: .338 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,000 vs 3,250 ft·lb).