Which is better 338 Lapua or 300 Win Mag?

Which is better 338 Lapua or 300 Win Mag?

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.

Is 338 Lapua Magnum good for hunting?

In most practical hunting situations on large North American game animals, hunters likely won’t notice much difference between the Lapua and the Win. 338 Lapua Mag. delivers more power on very heavy animals and at long distances. Heavy bullets don’t always translate to downed animals, but they sure don’t hurt.

How far will a 338 Lapua bullet travel?

338 cartridge is 14.93 mm (0.588 in) in diameter (rim) and 93.5 mm (3.68 in) long. It can penetrate better-than-standard military body armor at ranges of up to 1,000 metres (1,090 yd), and has a maximum effective range of about 1,750 metres (1,910 yd) with C.I.P. conform ammunition at sea level conditions.

Can you hunt deer with a 338 Win Mag?

338 is a great hunting cartridge for deer and elk. 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. Nosler 225-gr. AccuBond bullets handloaded in the .

What is the best 338 caliber rifle?

Best . 338 Lapua Rifles on the Market

• Ruger Precision Rifle . 338.
• Barrett MRAD Rifle . 338.
• AR-30A1 . 338 Lapua.
• Savage Arms 110BA Stealth 338 LAP.

How far is a 338 Lapua accurate?

338 Lapua Magnum was initially developed to penetrate body armor at 1,000 meters, it has been used effectively to 1,500 meters and beyond. And while 250-grain bullets are considered standard for the . 338 Lapua, 300-grain loads are normally considered most effective for extreme long-range shooting.

How far can a 338 shoot?

Can a 338 Lapua shoot a 338 Win Mag?

338 Win Mag is a belted magnum cartridge, while the Lapua . 338 Magnum is a larger, non-belted magnum. They are not the same round and attempting to shoot a . 338 Win Mag through a Lapua .