The search for the perfect all-around big game cartridge is never-ending. Federal Premium entered the game several years ago with the 338 Federal load. This high energy cartridge has proven to have ...
The commercially successful .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge has functioned as the parent case for the .300 Lapua Magnum, which is essentially a necked-down version of the .338 Lapua Magnum.
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.
The 338 Lapua is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed during the 1980's for military snipers but is now loved by precision long-range shooters. The final development of the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge was manufactured from a joint venture and redesigned by Nammo Lapua Oy.
Starting in the late 1950s, the .338-bore size gained considerable traction — thanks to the .338 Winchester Magnum. Why? Because hunters are often after game bigger and tougher than whitetails. Here's a list of the .338-caliber greats in chronological order in which they were introduced.
The .338 Winchester Magnum is a powerful cartridge that has been a popular choice for hunters and long-range shooters since its introduction in 1958. It is capable of taking down large game at long ranges, making it a versatile cartridge for a variety of hunting and shooting scenarios.
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However, the big question is which .338 Lapua rifle is the best? In this article, we’ve carefully researched five exceptional rifles that chamber .338 Lapua rounds.