The .338 Norma Magnum is a cartridge first introduced in 2008 and came into production in 2009, designed by Norma of Sweden.

Through this article, we’ll explore the differences between the .338 Norma and the .338 Lapua cartridges, and help you make an informed decision on what to choose for your long-range shooting needs.

Feb 8, 2024 · Up until quite recently, the 338 Lapua Magnum cartridge was the preeminent sniper caliber with 338 Norma Magnum looking ready to surpass its popularity. The war in Ukraine caused a resurgence in the Lapua caliber, gifting it a stay of execution, of sorts.

Aug 11, 2023 · Both the .338 Norma and the .338 Lapua are exceptionally good at long-range shooting. The .338 Lapua is considered “The King” of long-range cartridges, and its successor, the .338 Norma, takes the performance to a whole another level.

Sep 25, 2014 · I have never owned a 338 Norma mag but I have built quite a few 338 Lapua's and Lapua improved and have never been disappointed in them. I like Lapua's brass better and it is actually cheaper and available.

338 Norma Magnum Jimmie Sloan was given a clean slate to design the "ideal" .338 cartridge for shooting a 300 gr Sierra Match King bullet with the best accuracy and highest possible velocity within a maximum loaded cartridge length of 93,5 mm (3.68").

Sep 26, 2023 · The 338 norma gives up nothing to the 338 lapua in performance and the norma seems to be much more efficent in shorter barrels, but the big plus is how easily the norma fits into standard magazine lengths allowing people to …

The .338 Norma Magnum is a cartridge first introduced in 2008 and coming into production in 2009, designed by Norma of Sweden. The .338 Norma Magnum was originally developed by the American sport shooter Jimmie Sloan as a long-range sport shooting wildcat cartridge.

Mr. Sloan, (Texan Ballistic Guru) designed the 338 Norma loosely based on the 416 Rigby case and it is specifically designed to shoot the 300 grain Sierra Match King in a Remington 700 Long Action; without deep seating the bullet.

Apr 30, 2023 · The 338 Norma Magnum and 338 Lapua are two popular cartridges in this caliber, known for their long-range capabilities and versatility. In this article, we will compare the 338 Norma Magnum and the 338 Lapua in terms of their …