What is the .228 Weatherby?

The .228 Weatherby is a factory rifle cartridge in the Weatherby Magnum rifle cartridges family, introduced in 1948.

What bullet diameter does the .228 Weatherby use?

The .228 Weatherby uses a bullet diameter of 0.228 inches.

The .228 Weatherby has a Belted, Bottleneck case type.

The Weatherby Magnum rifle cartridges family includes the .228 Weatherby and other related cartridges. Browse the full family on OpenCartridge.

Rifle Factory

Family	Weatherby Magnum rifle cartridges
Year	1948
Case Type	Belted, Bottleneck

Dimensions (inches)

Bullet Ø	0.228

Parent Cases

.275 Holland and Holland

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