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The ".338 Lapua Magnum" is a rimless bottleneck shaped cartridge that is designed for use in long range sniper rifles. It was released in 1989 and is still in use today.

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Q: With which guns would one use a 338 Lapua Magnum?
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What is the bullet drop of a Lapua .338 Super Magnum?

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What type of bullet does the L96 sniper rifle shoot?

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Is the 338 lapua a good sniper rifle?

It's a good caliber, yes.


What is the longest shot ever recored with a 338 lapua mag?

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