I'd move up to a 300 Lapua improved if entertaining a 300 Norma IMP. The first super mag I looked at was a 338 LAI. Then I saw the 300\338 NM and NMI and honestly the straight 300 NM gives me plenty, I'm just looking at the Imp to reduce case stretch. Plus the NMI does not loose anything if I load them to fit in a 3.85" mag.Feb 1, 2009 · The Lapua is a fine cartridge and if I wanted more the Lapua Improved is awesome, body taper removed and bullet seated out just like the Norma. As stated the Norma loaded with a 300 SMK where is belongs above the driving band has an oal of 3.570 to 3.6" and fits standard mags with no mods. As to barrel life it depends on at what point you consider it as longer accurate enough. I've spoken to a few people who have gotten 4 to 5000 rounds out of their .338 barrels. But you need to take into account a few things. Yes you may get 1/2" groups for the first 1000 rounds but say you get 1" to 1 1/2" groups till 4000, at what point do you ...The 300 PRC on the other hand, beats out the .338 Lapua in ballistics at long range, with a lower felt recoil, and can be used in normal long action magnum hunting rifles. 300PRC vs. 338 Lapua ELR 300 PRC Ballistics. When we take the factory loaded Hornady 300PRC 225gr ELD Match ammo, which provides for a very conservative 2810fps …300 Norma Mag. The 300 Norma Magnum represents Norma's pursuit of perfection in accuracy. It builds on our legacy with the 308 Norma Mag designed in the 1960's. The 300 NM is one of the most capable long range precision cartridges on the planet, capable of staying super-sonic well beyond 1000 meters. The superior balistics of the 300 Norma …The .338 Norma (left) and parent Lapua are champs at four-digit yardages. Snipers agree! The .338 Lapua Mag. dates to 1983, when Research Armament Industries, in the U.S., outlined plans for a sniper cartridge driving a 250-grain .338 bullet at 3,000 fps. The sleek FMJ missile would penetrate five layers of body armor at 1,000 meters (1,094 yards).Using templates in Microsoft Publisher allows you to create a consistent look for your business newsletters, flyers, brochures and other documents. Once you create a layout and des...300yds 4.2 in. 600yds 18 in. Learn more. 338 Norma Mag. Jimmie Sloan was given a clean slate to design the "ideal" .338 cartridge for shooting a 300 gr Sierra Match King bullet with the best accuracy and highest possible velocity within a maximum loaded cartridge length of 93,5 mm (3.68"). The result is the .338 Norma Magnum.Well, there's always the 300 norma or the 30 nosler. Or you could neck down the 338 lapua to 30 caliber (kinda what the norma is. They are all very close in terms of performance out to the distances you are interested in. The link below lays out the ballistics and some comparisons for each. I went through this exercise not to long ago which ...In all aspects of the case proportions, the .50 BMG is much larger than the .338, which is a big round when compared to other popular hunting /shooting rounds. This shows most dramatically in the case capacity where the .50 BMG can hold nearly 200 more grains of powder than the 338LM.28 Nosler vs. .338 Lapua Magnum: The .338 Lapua Magnum is renowned for its incredible long-range capabilities and is often used in military sniping scenarios. While the 28 Nosler may not match the extreme ranges and energy of the .338 Lapua, it comes close in many ballistic aspects and does so with significantly less recoil and lower …With short light huning bullets the 338 Norma gives the least range and energy,, but with 300 grain VLD bullets and a 3.6" magazine limiation I consider the 338 Norma the best of the three. I chose the 338 Norma Mag over the 338 Lapua as it too suffers if restricted to a 3.6" magazine, though not as much as the 338 RUM or 338 … The .300 Norma Magnum, also known as .300 NM or 300 Norma, is a centerfire magnum rifle cartridge developed by Swedish ammunition manufacturer Norma Precision.The .300 Norma Magnum uses a .338 Norma Magnum parent case necked down to .30 caliber, named to differentiate it from the older .308 Norma Magnum designed in 1960, and has begun to gain popularity among long-range shooters. 600yds 19.1 in. Developed by Lapua during the early 1980's as a military sniper cartridge, the .338 Lapua utilizes a modernized and strenghtened .416 Rigby case. It has achieved considerable acclaim in sniping circles, particularly in Afghanistan, and has become a firm favorite of the "tactical" crowd at the various ELR (Extreme Long Range ...The 338 Lapua Magnum is a larger caliber cartridge with a gigantic case that can hold much more powder. The end result is the 338 Lapua shoots heavier and larger diameter .338″ bullets a little faster than the 300 Win Mag shoots .308″ bullets, but also has much recoil energy.Overall, when looking strictly from an angle of the .300 Win Mag vs .338 Lapua Magnum, there is not a huge difference in the long range trajectory of these factory loads. On average, the .300 Win Mag does have a flatter trajectory with a difference of .78†(300yds), 1.96†(400yds), 3.76†(500yds), 5.74†(600yds), and 8.54â ...Apr 30, 2024 ... Comments206 · 338 WBY RPM to 1,000 yards!!! · 300 Norma Mag: Best Sleeper round · 300 Win Mag vs 300 PRC | Ballistics Comparison · 300 ...300yds 4.2 in. 600yds 18 in. Learn more. 338 Norma Mag. Jimmie Sloan was given a clean slate to design the "ideal" .338 cartridge for shooting a 300 gr Sierra Match King bullet with the best accuracy and highest possible velocity within a maximum loaded cartridge length of 93,5 mm (3.68"). The result is the .338 Norma Magnum.Jan 2, 2010 · According to the thread the .338 Norma Magnum with a COAL of 3.6" can better the .338 Lapua Magnum (provided the COAL is 3.6") with less powder, indicating a more efficient design. The thread is massive, almost hitting 12 pages, but there is a wealth of info in there. Hope that helps. Cheers. It seems to me that the .300 Norma Magnum can outperform the 6.5mm Creedmoor and the .338 Lapua Magnum that are my go to cartridges for hunting and long distance shooting applications respectively. The only drawback to the .300 Norma Magnum is the lack of rifle manufacturer support and ammunition availability at the moment.Feb 16, 2023 ... Plus the 300 rifle is way better priced, better suited to the general user and ammo will be much more obtainable. Both are awesome rifles in ELR ...A 338 LM badass motherfucker or a 6.5 light weight cheaper to reload both would be full custom builds! looking for something different i have a 300 win mag 10' group at 1620 Hunting and long range target are the uses. Just looking for some convienceing ether or thanks guys. Ive shot a 338 LM out to 1300 yards but ive never shot a 6.5.Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Jeffvn. Jun 30, 2011. #5. The main difference between the two is that the norma was specifically designed to use a 300 grain Sierra or 300 Grain Lapua bullet and keep it out of the powder column while simultaneously still fitting into the standard 338 LM magazine. In order to get a 300 grain bullet out of teh powder column for standard 338LM ...It seems to me that the .300 Norma Magnum can outperform the 6.5mm Creedmoor and the .338 Lapua Magnum that are my go to cartridges for hunting and long distance shooting applications respectively. The only drawback to the .300 Norma Magnum is the lack of rifle manufacturer support and ammunition availability at the moment. Time …Most shooters and hunters have heard of the .338 Lapua (8.6×70mm or 8.58×70mm), which received its status as a 1500 meter sniping round. A .338 Lapua launches 250 grain bullets over 3000fps and 300 grain bullets over 2850fps, with good hand loads and sub 1/2 moa accuracy. The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, designed in the …The 300 is 10" less wind for a full value 10 mph wind. Drop is a win for the 300 with 129" less drop. The both go subsonic in the 1900 range so thats a wash but even there the 338 only hold about the same 120-150 energy lead all others in the 300 favor. But with that said as a hunting rifle I really like the 338NM.As to barrel life it depends on at what point you consider it as longer accurate enough. I've spoken to a few people who have gotten 4 to 5000 rounds out of their .338 barrels. But you need to take into account a few things. Yes you may get 1/2" groups for the first 1000 rounds but say you get 1" to 1 1/2" groups till 4000, at what point do you ...600yds 19.1 in. Developed by Lapua during the early 1980's as a military sniper cartridge, the .338 Lapua utilizes a modernized and strenghtened .416 Rigby case. It has achieved considerable acclaim in sniping circles, particularly in Afghanistan, and has become a firm favorite of the "tactical" crowd at the various ELR (Extreme Long Range ...In Charles Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species, he referred to a number of “vestiges” in human anatomy that he posited are remnants left over from the course of our species’ dev...The .338 Norma (left) and parent Lapua are champs at four-digit yardages. Snipers agree! The .338 Lapua Mag. dates to 1983, when Research Armament Industries, in the U.S., outlined plans for a sniper cartridge driving a 250-grain .338 bullet at 3,000 fps. The sleek FMJ missile would penetrate five layers of body armor at 1,000 meters (1,094 yards).4,178. 59. Jul 22, 2014. #4. My .338 Norma is being built as we speak. Based on some excellent, experienced and trusted advice, I chose to go with a Defiance Deviant action, and a Rock Creek 5R M24 contour bbl. finished to 26 in. For the build I decided to go with Robert Snyder, primarily because I learned he has been building rifles for this ...Bei den beiden neuen Norma Magnums .300 u. .338 handelt es sich um gekürzte Versionen der .300/.338 Lapua Magnum - mit zurückverlegter Schulter, geringfügig geändertem Schulterwinkel und weniger konischem Hülsenkörper, die Bodendurchmesser sind gleich. "Experience with both the .338 Lapua magnum and the … The .300 Norma Magnum, also known as .300 NM or 300 Norma, is a centerfire magnum rifle cartridge developed by Swedish ammunition manufacturer Norma Precision.The .300 Norma Magnum uses a .338 Norma Magnum parent case necked down to .30 caliber, named to differentiate it from the older .308 Norma Magnum designed in 1960, and has begun to gain popularity among long-range shooters. Mar 5, 2017. #9. You'll need a lapua mag boltlface and heavy duty receiver for 300 NM. I think 300 Nosler and 300 RUM use a standard magnum bolt face, so you may have an easier time getting a receiver. 300 NM data isn't as plentiful as 338 LM, but still a lot more than 300 Nosler or 300 RUM.Wiederladedaten für 338 LAPUA MAGNUM. Bullet: Nosler BST 200 gr: Bullet weight: 13 g / 200 gr: B.C: 0.414: C.O.L: 92.0 mm / 3.622 # 33200: Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma MRP: ... 300 Norma Mag. 300 Rem. Ultra Mag. 300 Win. Mag. 300 WSM 308 Norma Mag. 308 Winchester 338 Lapua Mag. 338 Norma Mag. ...What calibers can a 30-06 be converted to? As the .30-06 Springfield has a .473″ case head and uses the .470 +/- bolt face, any cartridges list on the above two bolt face diameter and action length database charts above, that also use the .470 +/- bolt face, and have a COAL of 3.34″ or shorter, will work with .30-06 actions.(RTTNews) - Aceto Corp. (ACET), a developer of Human Health products, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Performance Chemicals, announced Tuesday that... (RTTNews) - Aceto Corp. (ACET)...Enter the .338 Lapua. This fast, heavy rifle round often sports metrics like 250 grain projectiles traveling at 2700-2800 FPS or more. To put that in perspective, rounds like .308, 30-06, or 7.62X54r are usually only able to achieve 2700-2800 FPS velocities at much lighter projectile weights in the range of 150-170 grains while staying near ...Last Update: August 11, 2023. Both the .338 Norma and the .338 Lapua are exceptionally good at long-range shooting. The .338 Lapua is considered “The King” of long-range cartridges, and its successor, the .338 Norma, takes the performance to a whole another level.(RTTNews) - Aceto Corp. (ACET), a developer of Human Health products, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Performance Chemicals, announced Tuesday that... (RTTNews) - Aceto Corp. (ACET)...4,178. 59. Jul 22, 2014. #4. My .338 Norma is being built as we speak. Based on some excellent, experienced and trusted advice, I chose to go with a Defiance Deviant action, and a Rock Creek 5R M24 contour bbl. finished to 26 in. For the build I decided to go with Robert Snyder, primarily because I learned he has been building rifles for this ...As an example, some in the tactical shooting community have started to adopt the 30 caliber bullet of the 300 Norma and use it in lieu of the larger and long-used 338 Lapua Mag.The 300 WSM easily gets 3900 fps with the Nosler 125gr Ballistic Tip and the 30-338 Lapua will do 4150 fps easily with the same 125gr B-Tip. In the 30-338 LM, the 130gr Barnes, a “ringed” bullet with grooves to reduce bearing surface, will get another 150 fps, topping out at 4300 fps. I find the 17-twist does a good job with the light ...The flattest-shooting popular rifle cartridge at 1,000 yards is the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, followed by the .26 Nosler, the .28 Nosler, the .22 Creedmoor, and the 6.5 Weatherby RPM. These cartridges all drop less than 255″ at 1,000 yards. The following table averages multiple loads for each cartridge and shows an average amount of drop at ...300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua The .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua are both popular cartridges used for long-range shooting, but there are some key differences between them. The .300 Win Mag is a powerful cartridge with a bullet diameter of .308 inches, and it’s widely used for hunting and target shooting.Caliber options include the awesome 338 Lapua Magnum, 338 Norma Magnum, 300 Winchester Magnum, 308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, 300 Norma, and 300 PRC. Other features of the Barrett MRAD include a 45 degree safety selector, a folding stock designed to protect the bolt handle, a monolithic upper, and mounting surfaces …The .338 Norma Magnum loaded with 300 gr .338 caliber Sierra HPBT projectiles will have these projectile less deeply seated compared to the .338 Lapua Magnum when both cartridges are loaded to 3.681 in overall length. To achieve this the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge utilizes a shorter case 2.492 in with less taper and a slightly …Jeffvn. Jun 30, 2011. #5. The main difference between the two is that the norma was specifically designed to use a 300 grain Sierra or 300 Grain Lapua bullet and keep it out of the powder column while simultaneously still fitting into the standard 338 LM magazine. In order to get a 300 grain bullet out of teh powder column for standard 338LM ...Wiederladedaten für 338 LAPUA MAGNUM. Bullet: Nosler BST 200 gr: Bullet weight: 13 g / 200 gr: B.C: 0.414: C.O.L: 92.0 mm / 3.622 # 33200: Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma MRP: ... 300 Norma Mag. 300 Rem. Ultra Mag. 300 Win. Mag. 300 WSM 308 Norma Mag. 308 Winchester 338 Lapua Mag. 338 Norma Mag. ...300 norma mag vs 338lm vs 338nm. Planning my next rifle build, and I am torn between 338LM , 338NM and 300NM. I like the idea of using 30 cal bullets on one hand, but I also like the appeal of 338 in both the lapua and the norma. Barrel life is not a concern for me. Any input, would be great. Don't discount the good old 300 Winchester Magnum.I'd move up to a 300 Lapua improved if entertaining a 300 Norma IMP. The first super mag I looked at was a 338 LAI. Then I saw the 300\338 NM and NMI and honestly the straight 300 NM gives me plenty, I'm just looking at the Imp to reduce case stretch. Plus the NMI does not loose anything if I load them to fit in a 3.85" mag.Nov 2, 2023 · One of the disadvantages of both cartridges is that they produce significant recoil. The 300 Win Mag generates about 31 ft-lbs of free recoil energy, while the 338 Lapua generates about 52 ft-lbs. The 338 Lapua has a distinct edge in felt recoil, making it more difficult to shoot accurately without proper training and experience. Cost and ... Pittsburgh, PA (June, 2019) - Peterson Cartridge Co. of Pittsburgh, PA announces the successful completion of the tool packs to create two new, up-and-coming, long-range calibers, called the EnABELRs. from L to R: .308 Win, .338 Norma, .338 Lapua, .338 EnABELR, .375 EnABELR, .375 CHEYTAC, 50 Cal. A while back, world-renowned …I'd move up to a 300 Lapua improved if entertaining a 300 Norma IMP. The first super mag I looked at was a 338 LAI. Then I saw the 300\338 NM and NMI and honestly the straight 300 NM gives me plenty, I'm just looking at the Imp to reduce case stretch. Plus the NMI does not loose anything if I load them to fit in a 3.85" mag.338 Lapua Magnum Long-range Rifles. The 338 Lapua Magnum (also known as 338 Lapua Mag or 338 LM) is an excellent cartridge for extremely long-range shooting. It has been used by the military as well as for long-range hunters and target shooting. It has an effective range past 1,500 meters. This power comes at the price of a hefty recoil and ...As a practical matter, the 338 Lapua is the hardest to fuck up as an ELR cartridge and makes a good starting point. The difference in actual hit percentages or max distance between 300 PRC, 300 Norma, 338 Lapua, and 338 Norma is going to be lost in the noise under real conditions and covered by a couple inches of barrel length on the internet.The 300 WSM easily gets 3900 fps with the Nosler 125gr Ballistic Tip and the 30-338 Lapua will do 4150 fps easily with the same 125gr B-Tip. In the 30-338 LM, the 130gr Barnes, a “ringed” bullet with grooves to reduce bearing surface, will get another 150 fps, topping out at 4300 fps. I find the 17-twist does a good job with the light ...Jeffvn. Jun 30, 2011. #5. The main difference between the two is that the norma was specifically designed to use a 300 grain Sierra or 300 Grain Lapua bullet and keep it out of the powder column while simultaneously still fitting into the standard 338 LM magazine. In order to get a 300 grain bullet out of teh powder column for standard 338LM ...The amount of times i have hit marker with the 338 lapua rounds are ridiculous but oh when I switch to 300 norma rounds I kill people like nothing. One thing tho, it doesn't make sense at all to me. So some day or matches I will be able to wallbang and point blank people with the 338 like nothing and then other days I will hit marker worse than ...The 300 PRC offers a higher BC as compared to the .338 Lapua, making it a better choice for longer range shots. The higher BC bullets will give you better downrange accuracy and lower wind drift. Additionally, the 300 PRC has a flat trajectory and can build up more velocity than the .338 Lapua.Infosys, India’s storied software exporter, has slapped legal notices on three newspapers seeking Rs2,000 crore ($338 million) from each in damages. The stories “have caused and co...Sie müssen die Geschosse auf die Art des Wildes abstimmen, das Sie jagen wollen. Die .338 Lapua verfügt über effiziente Angebote. Ich habe Schützen gesehen, die große .338-Kanonen anpreisen, und unerfahrene Jäger können sich von einem solchen Hype mitreißen lassen. Die Kaliber .338 hat keine magischen Eigenschaften.The 338 Lapua Magnum uses a much larger 250-grain bullet. The increased weight and larger diameter makes the meaningful difference in muzzle energy (ME) with …The advantages of the 300 Norma over the 300WM are another 10 grains of water case capacity and the availability of Lapua brass. Berger loads the 230 Hybrids ~125 fps faster in the Norma than the WM. That'll cost 1/4 to 1/3 of the WMs barrel life. In practice, it's like moving a 2000 yard target about 100 yards closer.Jan 14, 2024 ... I answered this question on Quora: https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-338-Lapua-vs-a-300-Win-Mag /answer/Scott-Krager My ...Jul 8, 2022 ... nyprepper #300RUM #ballistics Parent cases: 338 Lapua Magnum - 416 Rigby 300 RUM - 404 Jeffrey 300 Win Mag - 375 H&H 308 Winchester - 300 ...300yds 4.2 in. 600yds 18 in. Learn more. 338 Norma Mag. Jimmie Sloan was given a clean slate to design the "ideal" .338 cartridge for shooting a 300 gr Sierra Match King bullet with the best accuracy and highest possible velocity within a maximum loaded cartridge length of 93,5 mm (3.68"). The result is the .338 Norma Magnum.Here’s how each 300 PRC load compares individually to the comparable 338 Lapua Magnum load in terms of muzzle energy, retained energy at 500 yards, and bullet drop at 500 yards: Barnes: the 338 Lapua has 11.3% more muzzle energy, 11.9% more kinetic energy at 500 yards, and 8.5″ (21.9%) more bullet drop at 500 yards. Rifle Recoil Table. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; that is one of the physical laws of our universe. This means that the momentum of a rifle's reaction will exactly equal the momentum of the bullet and powder gasses ejected from the barrel. In the shooting sports we call that reaction recoil or "kick." Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Jul 8, 2022 ... nyprepper #300RUM #ballistics Parent cases: 338 Lapua Magnum - 416 Rigby 300 RUM - 404 Jeffrey 300 Win Mag - 375 H&H 308 Winchester - 300 ...I'll go you one better and include the .338 Norma Mag as well. Working with the uppermost accuracy node for each, there is only nickels and dimes difference between the remaining energy and remaining velocity, including out to 1,000 yards, based on my velocities.The .300Norma Magnum was designed to improve upon the .338 Lapua Magnum when loaded with 19.44 g (300 gr) Sierra very-low-drag bullets in magazines and actions that restrict the .338 Lapua Magnum’s maximum cartridge overall length. This to me was not news, I’ve seen numerous common cartridges like the ...The Difference Between .338 Lapua vs .308 Winchester: 50 BMG Lite vs .30-06 Slayer. The .338 Lapua Magnum was designed to offer our snipers and marksmen a middle ground anti-personnel round between the 50 BMG and the .308 Winchester. The .308 was designed as a front line cartridge that found its home in the sniping and light machine gun community.South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines will suspend flights between Seoul and San Francisco from March 1 to April 14, 2020, the airline said in a statement to ... South Korean carrie...Aug 1, 2023 · 2. .338 Remington Ultra Magnum (43.7 Points) 250 gr. AccuBond (.575 BC/.313 SD) at 2850 fps. The second newest cartridge in this test, the .338 RUM has been around since 2002. It must be chambered in rifles with a magnum length action which means few rifle makers other than Remington offer a model for it. Nov 2, 2023 · One of the disadvantages of both cartridges is that they produce significant recoil. The 300 Win Mag generates about 31 ft-lbs of free recoil energy, while the 338 Lapua generates about 52 ft-lbs. The 338 Lapua has a distinct edge in felt recoil, making it more difficult to shoot accurately without proper training and experience. Cost and ... 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I went with a 300NM after going through the same mental thought process earlier this year. I went with it for the larger bolt-face, in case I decide to do a 338 someday. And with Lapua and Peterson making brass for 300 Norma it seemed like a no brainer.. Americold leesport
Most shooters and hunters have heard of the .338 Lapua (8.6×70mm or 8.58×70mm), which received its status as a 1500 meter sniping round. A .338 Lapua launches 250 grain bullets over 3000fps and 300 grain bullets over 2850fps, with good hand loads and sub 1/2 moa accuracy. The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, designed in the …Turns out exercising doesn't increase the number of calories burned by much—but eating more does. It has been over a year since I started using MacroFactor, an app that calculates ...338 Lapua 300 grain Berger elite hunter at 2725 FPS (Berger reloading data) The Lapua is 29.09 inches (2.77 MOA) lower than the Norma mag at 1000 yards, but the Lapua has 390 ft lbs of energy left. Once again I'm kind of comparing apples to oranges here but the drop alone on the Norma mag is impressive with more than enough energy to kill an ...The .338 Norma Magnum loaded with 300 gr .338 caliber Sierra HPBT projectiles will have these projectile less deeply seated compared to the .338 Lapua Magnum when both cartridges are loaded to 3.681 in overall length. To achieve this the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge utilizes a shorter case 2.492 in with less taper and a slightly …Hunters can find a box of .300 Win. Mag. for prices comparable to other big game cartridges, while .338 Lapua Mag. almost always runs in the $5-per-round range. Specific .338 Lapua bullets can also be extremely difficult to acquire during the nationwide ammo shortage. The .300 Win. Mag. is also more practical on mountain-trekking Western hunts.LM = Lapua mag. NMI = Norma mag improved. LMI = Lapua mag improved. Improved signifies a change away from the SAAMI cartridge and usually the change is a different shoulder angle. The changes usually included straightening the case. Improved cases give more volume for more powder and usually allows more velocity. Pic below is a necked down 338 ...One major difference is the case length of both rifle cartridges. The 338 Lapua Magnum has a case length of 2.724” and overall length of 3.681” compared to 2.50” and 3.34”, respectively, for the 338 Win Mag. This difference in case length directly affects case capacity. The 338 Lapua is well-known for having a cavernous cartridge case.So you're saving up for something big, but you aren't sure where to store that money. Maybe you want to invest it and let it grow, or maybe you want to keep it risk-free and access...Apr 30, 2023 · Here is the short answer: The 338 Norma Magnum has more energy than the 300 Norma Magnum making it better for hunting big game. The 300 Norma Magnum has less drop, less wind drift, and also less recoil than the 338 Norma Magnum making it better for long range shooting. The 300 WSM easily gets 3900 fps with the Nosler 125gr Ballistic Tip and the 30-338 Lapua will do 4150 fps easily with the same 125gr B-Tip. In the 30-338 LM, the 130gr Barnes, a “ringed” bullet with grooves to reduce bearing surface, will get another 150 fps, topping out at 4300 fps. I find the 17-twist does a good job with the light ...The 300 WSM easily gets 3900 fps with the Nosler 125gr Ballistic Tip and the 30-338 Lapua will do 4150 fps easily with the same 125gr B-Tip. In the 30-338 LM, the 130gr Barnes, a “ringed” bullet with grooves to reduce bearing surface, will get another 150 fps, topping out at 4300 fps. I find the 17-twist does a good job with the light ...300yds 4.2 in. 600yds 18 in. Learn more. 338 Norma Mag. Jimmie Sloan was given a clean slate to design the "ideal" .338 cartridge for shooting a 300 gr Sierra Match King bullet with the best accuracy and highest possible velocity within a maximum loaded cartridge length of 93,5 mm (3.68"). The result is the .338 Norma Magnum.The .338 Norma Magnum was designed to improve upon the .338 Lapua Magnum when loaded with 19.44 g (300 gr) Sierra very-low-drag bullets in magazines and actions that restrict the .338 Lapua Magnum's maximum cartridge overall length.Medicine Matters Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine Nadia Hansel, MD, MPH, is the interim director of the Department of Medicine in th...Given these rounds, the 338 Lapua will have a free recoil of 36.5 ft-lbs compared to 82.7 ft-lbs for the 50 BMG. The 50 BMG has more than double the free recoil of 338 Lapua Mag. To put these massive recoil numbers in perspective, an average 308 Winchester load will have around 20 ft-lbs of free recoil.The .338 Norma Magnum loaded with 19.44 g (300 gr) .338 caliber Sierra HPBT projectiles will have these projectile less deeply seated compared to the .338 Lapua Magnum when both cartridges are loaded to 91.44 mm … 300 norma mag vs 338lm vs 338nm. Planning my next rifle build, and I am torn between 338LM , 338NM and 300NM. I like the idea of using 30 cal bullets on one hand, but I also like the appeal of 338 in both the lapua and the norma. Barrel life is not a concern for me. Any input, would be great. Don't discount the good old 300 Winchester Magnum. .