A Tale of Two Magnum Legends The crisp mountain air bites at your cheeks as you glass the timberline. A majestic bull elk, its antlers gleaming in the sunlight, steps into your crosshairs. This is a moment of truth, a moment that demands precision and the right tool for the job. The choice of caliber … Read more
A Tale of Two Powerhouses: Understanding the Legacy The .338 Lapua Magnum: A Champion of Precision Born from a collaboration between Lapua, Sako, and Accuracy International, the .338 Lapua Magnum emerged from a need for a long-range cartridge with superior ballistic performance. Designed primarily for military and law enforcement snipers, the .338 Lapua Magnum quickly … Read more
A Tale of Two Powerhouses: Origin Stories The .338 Lapua Magnum The .338 Lapua Magnum emerged from the need for a cartridge that could dominate at extreme distances. Developed in Finland, it was born from military requirements for a long-range sniper round capable of neutralizing targets beyond the reach of common military calibers. Its design … Read more
A Foundation of Big Caliber Excellence Before comparing these two behemoths, it’s essential to recognize the common ground they share. Both are built upon the .338-inch bullet diameter, a choice renowned for delivering exceptional ballistic coefficients and retained energy at extended ranges. This allows these cartridges to resist wind drift, maintain sufficient downrange velocity, and … Read more
