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.338 Lapua Magnum

Overview


The .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm) is a rimless, bottlenecked, centerfire rifle cartridge. It was developed during the 1980s as a high-powered, long-range cartridge for military snipers. It was used in the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. As a result of this, it became more widely available.

Stats


Ammunition TypeDamageBullet Velocity (m/s)Barrier PenetrationArmor Piercing
.338 Ball268268.585250
250gr Naturalis238800.85250
300gr Scenar24.58262250
300gr Berger24.585048
Note: Barrier penetration represents the rounds ability to go through walls and barriers. Armor piercing represents the rounds ability to penetrate body armor plates.