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.338 Lapua Magnum VS .338 Winchester Magnum

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.338 Lapua Magnum

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$44.90

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.338 Lapua Magnum

.338 Winchester Magnum

Height

2.77

2.50

Average FPS

2927

2819

Average Grain

254

222

Average Energy

4831

3916

Recoil

3.33

2.93

Ballistic Coefficient

597.14

428.84

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.338 Winchester Magnum

Gun Descriptions

.338 Lapua Magnum

About The .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo or .338 LM Ammo for short, is a rimless bottlenecked centrefire cartridge mainly developed for sniper rifles capable of taking out long ranged targets. The loaded 14.93 mm cartridge can penetrate body armor that is considered above military standard at ranges climbing up to 1,000 meters. Although, the maximum effective range of .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo has been recorded at 1,750 meters. Manufacturer The beauty that is .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo was a result of a joint venture between the Finnish rifle manufacturer, SAKO, the British rifle manufacturer, Accuracy International, and the Finnish ammunition manufacturer, more commonly known as Nammo Lapua Oy. Uses The .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo is the ultimate centrefire rifle cartridge and since it specializes in long ranged targets, it’s the perfect choice for military snipers. Thanks to the bullet’s long effective range and the accuracy it provides, it’s the first choice for sniper rifle users during wars. However, it’s reputation just doesn’t end in the military, when the target is beyond 1,500 meters, the hunters’ first choice is .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo. Regardless the type of game they are hunting, the choice is always .338 LM Ammo because of the excellent and accurate results it is capable of yielding. This combat proven rifle round provides incredible performance, penetrating power and precision in the essential role of long range shooting.

.338 Winchester Magnum

When it comes to elk hunting, lethal terminal performance and ease of shooting are two things that hunters look for. Amongst cartridges that are commercially produced, the 338 Winchester magnum has proven its proficiency in these areas, hence making it a very good cartridge to employ in the elk habitat. The 338 Winchester magnum was designed after the 375 H & H Magnum and is beltless, rimless, and bottle-necked with a minimal taper that would provide smooth feeding and extraction of the cartridge without sacrificing case capacity. Since Winchester introduced the 338 Win Mag in 1958, the 338 caliber cartridge has risen to become the most popular and most widely available choice in medium bore rifles, and for good reasons. This cartridge is a powerhouse. It transports its 200 to 275-grain bullets at a muzzle velocity of 2950 to 2490 fps with muzzle energy averaging 3900 foot-pound force. On impact, a terrifying terminal energy of 2052 feet-pounds is delivered clear out at 500 yards. It can also deliver 1500 fpf over 700 yards. This middle-bore cartridge is also the go-to for North American guides to provide efficient back-up as a stopping rifle against charging bears, especially grizzly bears, making it a big, heavy, and dangerous game specialist. One reason for 338 Win Mag’s high-performing ballistics is the design and technology used. Thanks to superior construction materials and a sleek aerodynamic shape, a 225-grain bullet, for example, could zero at 200 yards and easily keep a mid-range trajectory under +2 inches at 150 yards, all the while providing terminal energy values equivalent to 30-60 Springfield muzzle energy. The bullet is tough enough to equal the penetration of much heavier bullets and light enough to provide less recoil compared to other powerful cartridges of the same caliber.

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