Whats bigger 50 cal or 338?

50 BMG is much larger than the . 338, which is a big round when compared to other popular hunting /shooting rounds. This shows most dramatically in the case capacity where the . 50 BMG can hold nearly 200 more grains of powder than the 338LM.

Which is better 50 Cal or 338 Lapua?

Where they differ greatly is in 50 BMG’s much bigger, much heavier bullet’s ability to carry killing power far beyond the capabilities of the 338 Lapua. While the Lapua can only kill a deer at up to 1,800 yards, the mighty 50 BMG can do the same task at 3,300 yards.

Is .50 BMG good for long-range?

50 BMG has a bigger, heavier bullet that delivers a reliable killing shot at ranges up to 3300 yards and take down medium-sized game at these incredible ranges.

What is the range of a 338 Lapua?

1750 yards
Power and Range 338 Lapua is fat and beyond best bet. The cartridge claims a maximum effective range at 1750 yards, so anything short of a mile can be consistently gunned down.

What is the difference between a 338 and 50 BMG?

The .338 is shorter and lighter than the .50 BMG. However, these compact cartridges have proven themselves to be incredibly useful in both long-range competitions and for bringing down large games. The infamous .50 BMG packs enough punch to pierce through armored vehicles.

Are 50 BMG bullets better than 1 BC?

While some .50 BMG bullets (created since the introduction of BC as a measure of bullet performance) actually have BCs HIGHER than 1 and on paper are therefore “better than ideal”. These prices are ludicrously inaccurate.

Is the 338 LM a good rifle for hunting?

The rifles that can chamber rounds this big can also be heavy and cumbersome for the kind of outdoor activity that accompanies hunting, but generally the platforms for the .338 LM are more manageable than those for the .50 BMG.

Is a 50 BMG too bulky for hunting?

But if I am carrying a rifle all over God’s creation stalking deer or elk, then you’re right, a .50 BMG is way too bulky and heavy, besides being way over powered for the game in question. I don’t trophy hunt for the sake of a trophy, I hunt for food and take trophies when they present themselves.