.338 Norma Magnum

2009 · Norma Precision / Jimmie Sloan · 3 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .338 NM, 338 Norma, .338 Norma Mag

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter8.59 mm (0.338")
Neck Diameter9.38 mm (0.369")
Base Diameter14.17 mm (0.558")
Case Length63.3 mm (2.492")
Overall Length93.5 mm (3.681")
Max Pressure431 MPa (62,500 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight19.44 g (300 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity814 m/s (2671 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy6440 J (4750 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeLarge Rifle Magnum
Cartridge TypeRimless Bottleneck
Introduced2009

Firearms chambered in .338 Norma Magnum

Cartridge family

Parent cartridge: .416 Rigby

Derived cartridges