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As to How Far you can shoot animals with it.
I always look at the fact that the difference in the Muzzle Velocity between the .338 Win Mag (@ 2700 fps), and the .338 Lapua Mag (@ 3000 fps) both with 250 grn bullets, is only 300 fps in my rifles.

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Quite amazing that minor difference.

A .338 Win Mag is a medium length cartridge that does not require a magnum length action. Never heard anything serious about its recoil and blast.

The .338 Lapua is a longer magnum length action. Lots of stories about recoil and muzzle blast. And how it is the most effective long range cartridge in existence ...

Yet all that difference for a 300 fps velocity difference ???

IU know which I would prefer anyday. Bluster vs Effectiveness.

Interesting I have never known the .338 Win Mag as a long range cartridge, more a medium range medium bore effective cartridge. While the .338 Lapua has the opposite reputation.

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John aka NitroX

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