It was developed during the 1980s as a high-powered, long-range cartridge for military snipers. Due to its use in the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War, the cartridge has become widely available. The cartridge is named after Finnish town Lapua. The loaded .338 cartridge is 8.6 mm (0.34 in) in diameter (rim) and 93.5 mm (3.68 in) long.
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It is a combat-proven rifle round and provides incredible performance and precision in the critical role of military long range shooting. This .338 Lapua Mag is loaded with our heaviest Scenar Open Tip Match (OTM) bullet at 19.44 g / 300 grains.
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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The .338 Winchester Magnum is the most popular medium bore cartridge in North America and the only one for which a truly wide range of rifles is available. It is the only medium bore cartridge on the top 10 most popular rifle cartridges list.