.338 Lapua Magnum
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.338 Lapua Magnum | |||||||||
Game information | |||||||||
All information listed assumes Standard FMJ (Reg/SP/FMJ) | |||||||||
Category | (R)ifle caliber | ||||||||
Recoil level | 5 | ||||||||
Cost per round | 12.00 | ||||||||
Weight per round (units) | 0.05 | ||||||||
Quantity (retail box/bulk can) | 20 / 200 | ||||||||
Damage tables | |||||||||
Type | LDV | C1 | C2 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | |
Bullet | +7 | 305% | 274% | 244% | 198% | 152% | 76% | 23% | |
Handloading information | |||||||||
Primer type | Large rifle magnum | ||||||||
Powder type | Rifle powder | ||||||||
Projectile type | .338, 300 grain | ||||||||
Cost per case | 3.417 | ||||||||
Standard load (SP) | 1025 pwdr | ||||||||
Cold load (-P) | 923 pwdr | ||||||||
Hot load (+P) | N/A pwdr | ||||||||
Super load (+P+) | N/A pwdr | ||||||||
Real world information | |||||||||
Ref. barrel length (inches) | 27 (AI AWSM) | ||||||||
Muzzle velocity | 818 m/s (2684 ft/s) | ||||||||
Muzzle energy | 6501 Joule (4795 ft-lbf) | ||||||||
Country of origin | Finland | ||||||||
Year | 1989 |
.338 Lapua Magnum is a type of ammunition for firearms. It is classified as a (R)ifle caliber.
.338 is pronounced three three eight or three thirty-eight, and Lapua is pronounced Lah-POO-ah.
This caliber may also be known as .338 Lapua, .338 LM, or 8.6x70mm. On occasion, it may be referred to as .338 Magnum, but it is not recommended.
Compatibility
Base weapons
There are 8 base weapons chambered in this caliber.
- Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Super Magnum
- Alexander Arms Ulfberht
- Barrett M98B
- Desert Tech SRS-A1
- DSR Precision DSR-1
- Noreen Bad News ULR
- PGM Précision 338 Mini-Hécate
Barrel length groups
The reference barrel length belongs to the group listed in italics.
Group name | Barrel length range | Damage multiplier |
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Short rifle | Up to 19.9" | 0.8x |
Rifle | 20" and up | 1.0x |
Retail information
.338 Lapua Magnum ammunition can be purchased in gun shops and weapon shops in boxes of 20 rounds or bulk cans of 200 rounds.
The following brands and projectile types are available in retail:
Brand name | Composition | Available projectile types |
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Standard | Reg/SP | FMJ (1.0x) Match (3.0x) JHP (1.5x) JSP (1.2x) HPX (2.5x) AP (1.5x) |
Milsurp | Surp/SP | FMJ (0.25x) AP (0.375x) |
Sniper Premium | Prem/SP | FMJ (3.0x) Match (9.0x) AP (4.5x) |
The multipliers listed correspond to the value multipliers to cost of ammunition provided by powder type, pressure level, and projectile type. They are included on this table as a convenience, in order to tell at a glance the cost of a given brand and projectile combination.
Maze Customs
Availability of .338 Lapua Magnum as a Customs family chambering: | |||||||||||
1911SS |
1911DS |
Blackhawk |
Redhawk |
Glock-SF |
Glock-LF |
MP5 |
AR-15 |
AK |
AR-10 |
Rem700 |
BA |