Is 338 Lapua good?
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Is 338 Lapua good?
338 Lapua would make a great choice for a beginning competitive precision marksman who is just starting in long-range shooting. It’s affordable and can be easily customized to fit the shooter’s preferences as they develop their unique shooting style.
Is there a difference between 338 Lapua and 338 Lapua Magnum?
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.
Do people hunt with 338 Lapua?
If you plan on making shots from 800-plus yards and you don’t mind super-heavy recoil, or you don’t plan on moving much during your hunt, the . 338 Lapua Mag. might be the way to go.
What round is bigger than 338 Lapua?
Bullet Size: Approx. 200 – 300 Grain
| 50 BMG | 338 Lapua | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet Diameter | .510 inches | .338 inches |
| Rim Diameter | .804 inches | .588 inches |
| Case Length | 3.91 inches | 2.724 inches |
| Total Length | 5.45 inches | 3.681 inches |
What is special about 338 Lapua?
338 Lapua Magnum differs from other widely used sniper cartridges because it was specifically developed for sniping. It originated from a U.S. Marine Corps request for a long-range sniping round that could penetrate body armor at 1,000 meters.
Can you use .338 Lapua for hunting?
338 Lapua Mag. rifle, but could allow hunters to cover more ground in search of animals. You might have a superhuman ability to place accurate shots under heavy recoil.
Is 338 Lapua more powerful than a 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.
