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The dimensions of the basic case are:
  • Outside diameter (at base) - .532 in. (13.51 mm)

  • Inside diameter (of case) - .490 in. (12.47 mm)

  • Maximum case length - 2.62 in. (66.55 mm)


The cartridges in this family are, in the order of development:
  • .458 Winchester Magnum (1956) - .458 in. (11.658 mm) bullet

  • .338 Winchester Magnum (1958) - .338 in. ( 8.610 mm) bullet

  • .264 Winchester Magnum (1959) - .264 in. ( 6.500 mm) bullet

  • .300 Winchester Magnum (1963) - .308 in. ( 7.620 mm) bullet


With the exception of the .264, all of these cartridges are still widely used. The .458 has become the #1 cartridge for dangerous game in Africa, as well as a very popular round with Alaskan/Canadian bear guides. The .338 is widely used for game ranging from elk and African plains game to truly dangerous game such as grizzly/brown bears and African lions. The .300 is one of the most popular cartridges in the world, used for everything from deer to brown bears.


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