The .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70 mm or 8.58×70 mm) is often a rimless, bottlenecked, centerfire rifle cartridge. It was produced during the 1980s as being a higher-powered, extended-assortment cartridge for navy snipers. Resulting from its use from the War in Afghanistan as well as Iraq War, the cartridge happens to be greatly out there.The loaded .