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.378 Weatherby Magnum vs 9.53 Lazzeroni Saturn

.378 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,180 vs 2,950 fps); .378 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (6,740 vs 5,800 ft·lb).

.378 Weatherby Magnum →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−96″96″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9.53 Lazzeroni Saturn →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−112″112″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.378 Weatherby Magnum9.53 Lazzeroni Saturn
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19531997
Bullet ⌀0.375″0.375″
Case length2.913″2.82″
Velocity2,900–3,180 fps2,600–2,950 fps
Energy5,040–6,740 ft·lb3,750–5,800 ft·lb
Max pressure62,000 psi66,718 psi
Recoil50–70 ft·lb
Eff. range400 yd300 yd

FAQs

Is .378 Weatherby Magnum faster than 9.53 Lazzeroni Saturn?
.378 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,180 fps versus 2,950 fps.
Does .378 Weatherby Magnum hit harder than 9.53 Lazzeroni Saturn?
.378 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (6,740 vs 5,800 ft·lb).