Cartridge comparison
.340 Weatherby Magnum vs 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy
.340 Weatherby Magnum and 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .340 Weatherby Magnum | 8.59 Lazzeroni Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1962 | 1997 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.8252″ | 2.05″ |
| Max pressure | 63,800 psi | 66,718 psi |
| Recoil | 30–42 ft·lb | — |
| Effective range | 500 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.