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.338 Lapua Magnum VS .340 Weatherby Magnum

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.338 Lapua Magnum

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.338 Lapua Magnum

.340 Weatherby Magnum

Height

2.77

2.83

Average FPS

2927

3033

Average Grain

254

226

Average Energy

4831

4615

Recoil

3.33

3.30

Ballistic Coefficient

597.14

430.93

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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.

.340 Weatherby Magnum

When it comes down to choosing a rifle and ammunition for the job, the 340 Weatherby Magnum makes the choice pretty easy. It is a rifle cartridge that was introduced in 1963 as a response to the 338 Winchester Mag released in 1958. The designer, Roy Weatherby, took advantage of the longer case to pack in more powder for eleven greater velocities. This was done in order to fill the gap between the 300 Weatherby Magnum and the 378 Weatherby Magnum. The.340 Weatherby Magnum employs the same.338 in. diameter rounds as the.338 Winchester Magnum, but at a higher velocity. Because Weatherby factory ammo is loaded to maximum specifications, reloaders may have difficulty matching the reported Weatherby velocities. Currently, A-square is the sole factory ammunition manufacturer for the.340 Weatherby Magnum, which has restricted the caliber's popularity. In infield tests, however, the 340 Weatherby Magnum beats the 300 Ultra mag, 338 Win mag, and even the larger.375 H&H, delivering a significantly flatter shooting and harder striking performance. The 340 Weatherby Magnum shoots heavier 338 bullets at higher velocities just as well, making it a decidedly powerful combination. It is a rifle cartridge that is best suited for a game the size of elk or larger. It can also be used by deer hunters with lighter bullets. The 340 Weatherby Magnum delivers phenomenal performance at an extended range even when the target is African game. With a performance like the 340 Weatherby Magnum, though, it's only inevitable that there would be a trade-off. In other words, its performance comes at the cost of higher recoil for both the shooter and the rifle platform.

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