.338 Federal
Comparison

Cartridge
Bullet Weight
Bullet Weight
Muzzle velocity
Muzzle velocity
Muzzle energy
Muzzle energy
Load
Load
Recoil in 8 lb (3.6 kg) rifle
Recoil in 8 lb (3.6 kg) rifle
Cartridge
gr
g
ft/s
m/s
ft·lbf
J
gr
g
ft·lbf
J
.338 Federal
210
14
2,630
800
3,225
4,373
47
3.0
23.42
31.75
.338 Federal
180
12
2,830
860
3,200
4,300
47
3.0
21.84
29.61
.358 Win
200
13
2,490
760
2,753
3,733
49
3.2
20.07
27.21

Question: Which cartridge has the highest muzzle velocity per gram of powder?
Answer: The .338 Federal table is a comparison between the .338 Federal and the .358 Winchester.