28 Nosler vs 33 XC
A to-scale size comparison of the 28 Nosler and the 33 XC, drawn from SAAMI and C.I.P. cartridge dimensions and aligned at the case head.
28 Nosler (left) beside 33 XC (right), shown at the same scale.
The 28 Nosler has an overall length of about 3.34″ with a 0.284″ bullet. The 33 XC runs about 4.36″ on a 0.338″ bullet. That makes the 33 XC about 1.3x the overall length of the 28 Nosler. See the full reference for each: 28 Nosler and 33 XC.