.338 Lapua Magnum
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The .338 Lapua Magnum is a rimless, bottlenecked, centerfire rifle cartridge. 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... Wikipedia
Pressure: 60,916 psi
Designed: 1989
Overall length: 93.50 mm (3.681 in)
Parent case: .416 Rigby,.338/416
Place of origin: Finland/United Kingdom
Produced: 1989–present
Used by: Multiple official and civil users
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