338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Very Different on Steel?

This video tests the penetration capabilities of .338 Lapua Magnum rounds against various steel thicknesses. Standard precision loads were stopped by 5/8 inch mild steel, while the RUAG Swiss P 260gr AP round, featuring a tungsten carbide core, penetrated up to 1 1/4 inch mild steel and 1/2 inch AR500/AR550 steel. The AP round was finally stopped by 1 1/2 inches of mild steel.

This video compares the penetration capabilities of .338 Lapua Magnum and .50 BMG rounds through a constructed box of 41 pine boards. Surprisingly, the .338 Lapua Magnum penetrated 24 boards, stopping on the 25th, while the .50 BMG penetrated 23 boards before veering off. The test highlights that caliber alone doesn't guarantee superior penetration, with factors like bullet construction and velocity playing significant roles.

This video reviews the top long-range rifle calibers for 2025, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. It covers calibers from the powerful .338 Lapua Magnum, ideal for dangerous game, to the competition-proven 6mm Dasher and the accessible 224 Valkyrie for AR platforms. The 6.5 Creedmoor is praised for its accuracy and manageable recoil, while the .300 Win Mag offers classic long-range performance. The 28 Nosler and 7mm Remington Magnum are noted for their speed and flat trajectories, with the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum taking the top spot for its extreme velocity and energy retention.

This long-range ballistic test evaluates AR500 Level III body armor against high-caliber rifle rounds at 400 meters. While it successfully stopped .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds, the latter caused significant blunt force trauma. The armor catastrophically failed against a .50 BMG round, splitting the plate in half.

This video from the VSO Gun Channel focuses on .338 Lapua Magnum rifle performance at 1000 meters. The description acknowledges a recent data loss impacting video descriptions and directs viewers to VSO's affiliate page for missing information. VSO Gun Channel emphasizes its role as an educational resource for responsible gun ownership and safety, clarifying that they do not sell firearms and that all content is objective, based on tests performed by their personnel. They also mention that content is often provided by manufacturers at no cost, but VSO retains creative control and the right to publish negative aspects. The channel provides testing and evaluation services to clients through VSOrdnance LLC.

This video compares the .338 Lapua Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum's performance against mild steel. While both are powerful long-range cartridges, the .338 Lapua demonstrated superior penetration, reaching 0.521 inches into 5/8-inch steel compared to the .300 Win Mag's 0.468 inches. Despite the .300 Win Mag having significantly less muzzle energy, its penetration was remarkably close to the .338 Lapua.

This comparison tests the .50 AE Desert Eagle against the .44 Magnum in various barrier tests, including wood, steel, sand, and concrete. While both calibers showed impressive power, the .50 AE demonstrated superior performance in ballistic gel with deeper penetration and a larger wound channel. Ultimately, the video questions if the .50 AE's marginal gains justify its significantly higher cost per round compared to the versatile .44 Magnum.

This video provides a detailed comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, demonstrating their performance differences through rigorous barrier testing. While visually identical, 5.56 NATO shows a slight advantage in velocity and energy. Crucially, 5.56 NATO exhibits superior barrier penetration against lumber and steel, whereas .223 Remington struggles. Specialized rounds like M855A1 also show enhanced performance against sand barriers.

This video tests the lethality of various 'less lethal' shotgun rounds, including rubber buckshot, bean bags, and specialized projectiles. The .410 rubber buckshot demonstrated significantly higher velocity and penetration than 12-gauge versions. Bean bag rounds proved to be the most damaging, causing substantial plywood destruction and ballistic gel displacement, leading the host to conclude they are the most lethal 'less lethal' option.

This video compares 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP through various barrier tests including lumber, sand, and concrete, alongside ballistics gel testing. While all calibers performed similarly through most barriers, the .40 S&W showed slightly better penetration and expansion in ballistics gel. The host ultimately favors 9mm due to its lower recoil and higher capacity, despite the .40 S&W's respectable performance.