How fast is a 338 win mag?

The .

338 in (8.6 mm) caliber, belted, rimless, bottlenecked cartridge introduced in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms. It is based on the blown-out, shortened . 375 H&H Magnum. The .

. 338 Winchester Magnum.

Bullet mass/type	Velocity	Energy
275 gr (18 g) SP	2,489 ft/s (759 m/s)	3,784 ft⋅lbf (5,130 J)

Consequently, what is a 338 win mag good for?

Conceivably at its best on elk, moose, and bison-size game, the . 338 Win. Mag. isn't too much for deer and antelope, and with a heavy-for-caliber, tough bullet designed to break heavy bones and penetrate deeply, it's an outstanding choice for big bears.

Furthermore, is a 338 win mag bigger than a 300 win mag? 338 LM rounds are a larger caliber than the . 300 Win Mag and have a slightly longer case and overall length. The . 338 is also able to be fitted with much heavier bullets than the .

People also ask, what is the range of a 338 win mag?

The 338 Win can be as effective as the 308 Win to 600-800 yards but, with more energy at the target obviously, it can go beyond 1000 yards if you really practice with it and know the variables inside and out.

Can a 338 Lapua shoot a 338 win mag?

No they are completely different cartridges that shoot the same diamater bullets. 338 win mag is a belted magnum cartridge. The 338 Lapua Magnum is a larger non-belted magnum. 338 Win Mag (BIG) and 338 Lapua (MUCH BIGGER).

What will a 338 win mag kill?

338 is a great hunting cartridge for deer and elk. When I first started shooting my . 338, the standard bullet weight was 250 grains. Over the seasons those bullets killed quite a few mule deer, elk and black bears with one shot apiece, always punching clear through the game.

Is a 300 win mag too big for deer?

300 mag is excessive, but you don't have to shoot full power and you can choose a heavy bullet that won't tear up so much meat on deer and will still kill bear.

Is a .338 win mag good for long range?

338 Partition. Even if they did, out of a 338 Win Mag, the attainable velocity would be pretty said for 1,000 yard shooting. The 338 Winchester is intended for launching heavy bullets at medium and heavy game at moderate ranges. There are a boatload of better cartridges better suited for long range target work.

Is a 338 too big for deer?

338 WM is a very effective long-range cartridge, but it's a very rare deer that gets shot at more than 300 yards. Many . 338 rounds are at or near 4000 lbs.

Which is better 300 Win Mag or 7mm mag?

They're flat shooting, hard hitting, and very accurate cartridges. That being said, the . 300 Win Mag has more recoil than the 7mm Rem Mag. 300 Win Mag load firing a 165 grain bullet has about 25% more recoil than a 7mm Rem Mag load firing a 150 grain bullet at a similar muzzle velocity.

Is a 300 or 308 more powerful?

Even though the .308 Win and .30-06 loads use a bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient (.470 vs .442), the .300 Win Mag still hits over a foot higher and has almost 400 ft-lbs more energy remaining at 500 yards than the .308 Winchester. All that extra velocity comes at a price in terms of recoil though.

Is 300 win mag good for elk?

300 Win. Mag. is most popular among hardcore elk hunters. They want weight to their bullets and mostly shoot 180s and a few 200-gr. But weight alone fails to make a good all-around elk bullet.

How far can a 300 win mag shoot?

1,210 yards

Can a 300 win mag shoot a mile?

300 win and 215 Berger's get it done at a mile. About 16 mils roughly here at 2950 fps out of a 26 inch tube. Still supersonic also in the 1300s at that distance.

How far can a 338 Lapua shoot?

1,500 m

What's the difference between 338 Lapua and 338 win mag?

The primary difference between the 338 Win mag and the Lapua is in performance. With 250 grain bullets, the Win Mag is pushing 2650, while the Lapua is just short of 3000 fps. With 300 grain bullets, the win mag throws them at ~2300 fps, while the Lapua sends them downrange at 2550 – 2600 fps.

How big is a .338 round?

8.6 x 70 mm

What are the ballistics of a 338 Lapua?

338 Lapua Magnum. The ballistic performances based off five grain types for velocity are 3,340 ft/s (200 gr), 2,940 ft/s (250 gr Partition), 3,000 ft/s (250 gr Lapua Scenar), 2,750 ft/s (300 gr Sierra HPBT), and 2,750 ft/s (300 gr Lapua Scenar).

Which is better 300 Win Mag or 6.5 Creedmoor?

Due to its flat trajectory, . 300 Win Mag can shoot out to 1500+ meters, while 6.5 Creedmoor is limited to closer to 1200 meters. However, within 1000 meters, 6.5 Creedmoor is likely more accurate than . 300 Win Mag, when using comparable weapons and ammunition.

Which is better 300 Win Mag or 338 Lapua?

300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua. The 338 Lapua shoots larger diameter and heavier bullets that are generally more aerodynamic than the bullets the 300 Win Mag uses. The two cartridges have a similar trajectory at normal hunting ranges, but typical 338 Lapua loads have 30-40% more muzzle energy.