How fast is a 338 win mag?
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Asked by: Derek Barrett
Performance. This cartridge is able to push a 225-grain (14.6 g) bullet to velocities of 2,800 ft/s (850 m/s), generating 3,918 ft⋅lbf (5,312 J), providing energy values at 200 yards that are roughly equivalent to the . 30-06 Springfield’s energy values at muzzle.
How fast is a 338?
.338 Lapua Magnum
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 12.96 g (200 gr) SP | 1,023 m/s (3,360 ft/s) |
| 16.20 g (250 gr) Partition | 921 m/s (3,020 ft/s) |
| 16.20 g (250 gr) Lapua Scenar GB488 VLD | 925 m/s (3,030 ft/s) |
| 18.47 g (285 gr) Hornady HPBT | 863 m/s (2,830 ft/s) |
Is 338 Win Mag powerful?
You take the 338 federal which is the 308 winchester necked up to 33.. A lot smaller. But it's a good option for shooting a larger diameter bullet for making a big hole which a lot of hunters.
Is a 338 more powerful than a 300 win mag?
The 300 Win Mag has less recoil and a slightly flatter trajectory at normal hunting ranges, but typical 338 Win Mag loads have 10-15% more muzzle energy and about 20% more frontal surface area.
How far is a 338 win mag good for?
500 yards
retains at 500 yards. If you want a magnum that functions in reasonably sized, sporter-weight rifles, yet hits more like rounds typically chambered for much larger, heavier, long-magnum rifles, the 338 Winchester Magnum is your huckleberry.
Which is better 300 Win Mag or 338 Lapua?
The difference is that the 300 win mag will do it with a 180 grn bullet, whereas the 338 lapua will do that with a 250 grain bullet. That weight makes a big difference in ME with the 300 win mag doing 3500 ft-lbs at the muzzle compared to the 338 lapua’s mighty 4832 ft-lbs. That’s approaching safari rounds.
How fast is a 50 BMG?
. 50 BMG
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 655 gr (42 g) ADI | 3,029 ft/s (923 m/s) | 13,350 ft⋅lbf (18,100 J) |
| 700 gr (45 g) Barnes | 2,978 ft/s (908 m/s) | 13,971 ft⋅lbf (18,942 J) |
| 750 gr (49 g) Hornady | 2,820 ft/s (860 m/s) | 13,241 ft⋅lbf (17,952 J) |
| 800 gr (52 g) Barnes | 2,895 ft/s (882 m/s) | 14,895 ft⋅lbf (20,195 J) |
What is a 338 win mag used for?
338 Winchester Magnum is most commonly used for the hunting of larger deer species such as elk and moose. It is quite popular with elk hunters, with bullets ranging between 200–225 gr (13.0–14.6 g) generally preferred for large class 3 game such as elk or moose.
