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Compare / .338 Winchester Magnum vs 8mm Remington Magnum

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.338 Winchester Magnum vs 8mm Remington Magnum

8mm Remington Magnum is faster (3,110 vs 2,900 fps); 8mm Remington Magnum carries more energy (4,712 vs 4,000 ft·lb); .338 Winchester Magnum recoils less.

.338 Winchester Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−116″116″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
8mm Remington Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−101″101″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 Winchester Magnum8mm Remington Magnum
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19581978
Bullet ⌀0.338″0.323″
Case length2.5″2.85″
Velocity2,400–2,900 fps2,800–3,110 fps
Energy2,560–4,000 ft·lb3,220–4,712 ft·lb
Max pressure64,000 psi65,000 psi
Recoil20–28 ft·lb20–30 ft·lb
Eff. range600 yd400 yd
ToolOverlay .338 Winchester Magnum and 8mm Remington Magnum trajectories in Ballistic Compare↗

FAQs

Is .338 Winchester Magnum faster than 8mm Remington Magnum?
8mm Remington Magnum is faster — up to 3,110 fps versus 2,900 fps.
Does .338 Winchester Magnum hit harder than 8mm Remington Magnum?
8mm Remington Magnum carries more muzzle energy (4,712 vs 4,000 ft·lb).