.338 Lapua Magnum

1989 · Research Armament Industries · 57 firearms in catalog

Also known as: 8.6x70mm, 8.58x70mm, .338 Lapua Mag

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter8.6 mm (0.339")
Neck Diameter9.46 mm (0.372")
Base Diameter14.91 mm (0.587")
Case Length69.2 mm (2.724")
Overall Length93.5 mm (3.681")
Max Pressure420 MPa (60,916 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight16.2 g (250 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity900 m/s (2953 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy6570 J (4846 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle Magnum
Cartridge TypeRimless Bottleneck
Introduced1989

Firearms chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum

Cartridge family

Parent cartridge: .416 Rigby