Is 338 Lapua the same as 338 win mag?

Performance. The primary difference between the 338 Win mag and the Lapua is in performance. With 250 grain bullets, the Win Mag is pushing 2650, while the Lapua is just short of 3000 fps. That’s splitting hairs for on-game performance, but makes a pretty big difference for long range shooting.

What is the 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.

Which is bigger 300 Win Mag or 338 win mag?

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 far can you shoot a 338 win mag?

The 338 Win can be as effective as the 308 Win to 600-800 yards but, with more energy at the target obviously, it can go beyond 1000 yards if you really practice with it and know the variables inside and out.

Can you hunt with 338 Lapua?

338 Lapua Magnum is OVERKILL for whitetail deer hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. 338 Lapua Magnum round is approximately 4830 foot-pounds.

How far can .338 Lapua shoot?

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.

How far can you shoot a 300 win mag?

1,210 yards
The . 300 Win Mag sees use in long-range benchrest shooting competitions and has been adopted by law enforcement marksmen and by a few specific branches of the U.S. Military for use by snipers. Maximum effective range is generally accepted to be 1,210 yards (1,110 m) with ammunition incorporating low-drag projectiles.

Is 338 Lapua better than 6.5 Creedmoor?

338 Lapua is fat and beyond best bet. The cartridge claims a maximum effective range at 1750 yards, so anything short of a mile can be consistently gunned down. The Lapua is lazer-accurate and death ray-effective. The Creedmoor also delivers astoundingly consistent accuracy, but not at quite such long distances.