Description
338 win mag ammo:
Product Overview
This 338 win mag ammo is a high Quality hunting ammunition designed for maximum performance and reliability.
Premium hunting bullets are matched with select powders, primers and brass to create a reliable, hard-hitting hunting cartridge.
This 338 win mag ammo is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable cases.
Nosler Partition Bullets feature a fully tapered jacket that ruptures instantly at the thin jacket mouth,
yet the gradual thickening along the bullet’s axis controls expansion and curls the jacket uniformly outward at high or low velocities.
Nosler’s integral Partition supports the expanded mushroom and retains the rear lead alloy core.
The enclosed rear core retains more than half the original bullet weight for deep penetration.
The 338 win mag ammo is Designed with the big game hunter in mind, the .338 Winchester Magnum is especially popular among elk and moose hunters.
With ballistics similar to a .30-06 – but more commonly featuring heavier bullets – it has found favor among African plains hunters as wel
Made In United States of America
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338 win mag ammo Specifications
338 win mag ammo Product Information
| Cartridge | 338 Winchester Magnum |
| Grain Weight | 210 Grains |
| Quantity | 20 Round |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2830 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle Energy | 3734 Foot Pounds |
| Bullet Style | Jacketed Soft Point |
| Bullet Brand And Model | Nosler Partition |
| Lead Free | No |
| Case Type | Nickel Plated |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | 0.4 |
| Sectional Density | 0.263 |
| Velocity Rating | Supersonic |
| Country of Origin | United States of America |
Delivery Information
| Shipping Weight | 1.660 Pounds |
| DOT-Regulated | Yes |
PERFORMANCE:
- IT IS FAST: 100 to 200 fps faster than conventional ammunition.
- IT IS ACCURATE: Uncompromising accuracy without increased felt recoil.
- IT IS CONSISTENT: Unfailing performance across a broad range of temperatures.
- IT IS VERSATILE: This new breed of ammunition is available in 17 Hornet to 444 Marlin, and is safe for use in all firearm types, including semi-autos, lever guns and pump actions.
Buy Hornady ammo to get bullets that are accurate, consistent, and always dependable.
The 338 win mag ammo ammunition is world renowned for accuracy and performance, making use of high quality components and adhering to the strictest of tolerances.
Designed for long range and bench rest shooting, Scenar bullets were used to set a world record perfect score in the 300 meter Moscow championship match.
Factory testing has resulted in 10-shot groups that averaged 50mm at 300 meters.
This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases.
.338 Lapua Magnum maximum C.I.P. cartridge dimensions. All sizes in millimeters (mm).
Americans would define the shoulder angle at alpha/2 ≈ 20 degrees
. The common rifling twist rate for this cartridge is 254 mm (1 in 10 in), 6 grooves, Ø lands = 8.38 mm, Ø grooves = 8.58 mm,
land width = 2.79 mm and the primer type is large rifle magnum
The loaded .338 cartridge is 14.93 mm (0.588 in) in diameter (rim) and 93.5 mm (3.68 in) long.
It can penetrate better-than-standard military body armor at ranges of up to 1,000 metres (1,090 yd),
and has a maximum effective range of about 1,750 metres (1,910 yd) with C.I.P. conforming ammunition at sea level conditions.
Muzzle velocity is dependent on barrel length, seating depth, and powder charge, and varies from 880 to 915 m/s (2,890 to 3,000 ft/s)
for commercial loads with 16.2-gram (250 gr) bullets, which corresponds to about 6,525 J (4,813 ft⋅lbf) of muzzle energy.
more Specifications On 338 win mag Ammo
| Parent case | .416 Rigby, .338/416 |
|---|---|
| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck |
| Bullet diameter | 8.61 mm (0.339 in) |
| Land diameter | 8.38 mm (0.330 in) |
| Neck diameter | 9.46 mm (0.372 in) |
| Shoulder diameter | 13.82 mm (0.544 in) |
| Base diameter | 14.91 mm (0.587 in) |
| Rim diameter | 14.93 mm (0.588 in) |
| Rim thickness | 1.52 mm (0.060 in) |
| Case length | 69.20 mm (2.724 in) |
| Overall length | 93.50 mm (3.681 in) |
| Case capacity | 7.532 cm3 (116.24 gr H2O) |
| Rifling twist | 254 mm (1-10″) |
| Primer type | Large rifle magnum |
| Maximum pressure | 420.00 MPa (60,916 psi) |
Ballistic Performance For The 338 win Mag ammo
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advantages of 338 win mag ammo:
- A great advantage of this cartridge is how well it retains energy at long distances.
- With the right load, it has nearly 2,000 foot pounds of energy available at 400 yards – making the effective range of .338 ammo better than the .375 H&H Magnum.
- While this cartridge offers power and reach, rifles that fire .338 weigh an average of ten pounds and generate recoil in the range of 30 foot pounds (compared to the 15 foot pound recoil of the .30-06).
- Cartridge – 338 Winchester Magnum
- Grain Weight – 230 Grains
- Muzzle Velocity – 2810 Feet per Second
- Muzzle Energy – 4032 Foot Pounds
- Bullet Style – ELD-X Polymer Tip
- Case Type – Brass
- Reloadable – Yes
Brief History of 338 Win Mag Ammo
In 1958, Winchester introduced their 338 Win Mag ammo to a specific group of hunters of large North American game.
The popularity of the cartridge soon spread to Africa, where hunters used it to harvest medium-sized game as well as some large animals.
The .338 used a .375 H&H Magnum case that had been necked down to take the smaller .338 caliber bullet.
This allowed the use of a rather heavy bullet, which meant that with enough powder, a 200 grain soft point bullet could reach 3,000 feet per second and a muzzle energy exceeding 3,800 foot pounds.
The Winchester Model 70 Alaskan was among the first rifles chambered for this cartridge and was designed with the hunter of big Alaskan game in mind.
With a reputation for being one of the best cartridges for hunting elk in use today, the .338 has also been employed with great success for bear hunting.
A great advantage of this cartridge is how well it retains energy at long distances. With the right load, it has nearly 2,000 foot pounds of energy available at 400 yards
– making the effective range of the .338 better than the .375 H&H Magnum.
But all that power and reach comes with a cost. The rifles that fire .338 are built heavily and weigh an average of eight to ten pounds.
More often discussed than gun weight is the recoil factor.
While the .30-06 generates recoil in the range of 15 foot pounds, the .338 Winchester Magnum generates recoil in the range of 30 foot pounds!
This is a significant number for recoil, but it’s not enough to dissuade hunters who need the performance that this cartridge presents.
Several major manufacturers sell rifles chambered for the .338 Winchester Magnum, including Winchester (obviously), Ruger, and Remington.
Weatherby and Savage also make some of the more well known options.
Bolt action rifles are the most common platform, although Browning makes a BAR semi-automatic rifle that is chambered for the .338.
.338 Winchester Magnum ammunition is also for sale from nearly every U.S. manufacturer
. Federal and Hornady sell high-performance ammo for hunting, and their advanced bullet designs make this excellent hunting cartridge even better.
338 Win Magnum Ballistics: Chart of Average 338 Win Magnum Ballistics
Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only.
The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics.
Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.
| 338 Win Magnum Bullet WEIGHT | Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) | Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) | TRAJECTORY (in.) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | Muzzle | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | 100 yds. | 200 yds. | 300 yds. | 400 yds. | |
| 185 Grain Superformance | 3080 | 2850 | 2632 | 2424 | 2226 | 3896 | 3337 | 2845 | 2413 | 2034 | 1.4 | 0 | -6.4 | -18.8 |
| 200 Grain | 3030 | 2820 | 2620 | 2429 | 2246 | 4077 | 3532 | 3049 | 2621 | 2240 | 1.4 | 0 | -6.5 | -18.9 |
| 210 Grain | 2830 | 2590 | 2370 | 2150 | 1940 | 3735 | 3130 | 2610 | 2155 | 1760 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -6 | -20.9 |
| 225 Grain | 2785 | 2517 | 2266 | 2029 | 1808 | 3871 | 3165 | 2565 | 2057 | 1633 | 2.5 | 0.4 | -8.5 | -25.9 |
| 225 Grain Superformance | 2840 | 2758 | 2582 | 2414 | 2252 | 4318 | 3798 | 3331 | 2911 | 2533 | 1.5 | 0 | -6.8 | -19.5 |
| 230 Grain | 2780 | 2573 | 2375 | 2186 | 2005 | 3948 | 3382 | 2881 | 2441 | 2054 | 2.5 | 1.2 | -6.3 | -21 |
| 250 Grain | 2660 | 2456 | 2261 | 2075 | 1898 | 3927 | 3348 | 2837 | 2389 | 1999 | 2.5 | 0.2 | -9 | -26.2 |
| 250 Grain Ultra | 2860 | 2645 | 2440 | 2244 | 2057 | 4540 | 3882 | 3303 | 2794 | 2347 | 1.7 | 0 | -7.6 | -22.1 |
Vanammo –
I’m very happy with results of this ammunition in my Winchester 70 push feed. It sighted in perfectly with my redfield accurange scope at 200 through 500 yards and gave me great confidence. I specifically used this combination for longer range (I usually kill elk in timber with 358 win savage 99) on an elk herd that normally is on public land next to a harvested barley field on opening weekend. Both 5x5s were right around 300 yards and fell instantly when hit. Both bulls were hit on the run as the herd was being shot at by other hunters (not calm elk). In my opinion, if you are hunting public land and need a bullet that will drop an elk in his tracks, this ammunition will do it.
Vanammo –
Two shots and two dead bull elk
Vanammo –
i would buy this over and over
Vanammo –
the only ammo I would buy for my .300 win mag or my .338
Vanammo –
Shoots good
Vanammo –
Got a bit over a inch groups outta these in my Savage Bear Hunter 338 win mag
Vanammo –
GREAT 338 AMMO
Vanammo –
Had to WORK with hand loads that would equal / exceed the accuracy afforded by this Federal ammo !!
Vanammo –
Great AND great in a short barrel
Vanammo –
This ammo is fantastic. I thought I would point out, this DOES appear to be able to burn all of its powder in a 20 inch barrel. I graphed this many times out of a 20 INCH SAVAGE HOG HUNTER. the average was 2837 and all where close. That makes this a VERY good choice out of a short barrel for elk, etc IMHO.
Vanammo –
Great round
Vanammo –
purchased this ammo based on reviews, wow outstanding accuracy out of my M77 markll ruger 1/2 inch groups at 100 yds shoots great for factory ammo plus excellent hunting round cant go wrong using a np bullet, will purchase more when they become available.
Vanammo –
DEVASTATING PERFORMANCE
Vanammo –
Had an opportunity to compare performance of this 210gr NP with a “Core Lock” on two large coastal black bears, both close to 6’10”. Three .284 CLs disintegrated on same point of shoulder at approx.260y. Finished bear at 15′ with frontal chest shot, after following him into brush. The NP 210gr from .338 took 2nd bear at 311y and he disappeared, simply falling and sliding down steep slope without even a twitch! Left a silver dollar size exit hole but he was DRT. IMPRESSIVE. DrBill…
Vanammo –
Reliability
Vanammo –
In the old days (40 years ago) I hand loaded the 210 grain Nosler Partition because you couldn’t buy it in commercial cartridge form. Those days are gone but the 210 Nosler Partition effectively kills elk with quick reliability. The bullet has always performed as advertised and, at least in my experience, it can be found on the opposite side of the carcass with good expansion and deadly penetration. I will use this exact bullet until they lay me 6 feet under.
Vanammo –
Love this round for deer,Elk. I took a bull elk in Montana at 550 yards. Dropped it in his tracks. WILL USE AGAIN! Found the bullet fully mushroomed Didn’t cause too much damage to the meat. Love the round. Also I was getting 1/2 inch groups in my custom Weatherby Mark V at 125 yards. And at 300 yards I can get about 1 moa. And at 550 I can get about 3 or 4 moa.
Vanammo –
Love this round for …
Vanammo –
Great load! Used it on a black bear hunt in Canada. It consistently prints 1″ groups at 100yds from my Browning A-Bolt. Recoil is mild compared to heavier .338WM loads. The bullet performed great on the bear. Dropped her right on the spot. Bullet went straight through both shoulders, and did not cause excessive damage to the cape or the meat. Highly recommend.
Vanammo –
Great load! Used it on a …
Vanammo –
I lived in AK for five years and this was my round. I’ve shot Trophy Blk Bear, Caribou, and a Musk Ox. If you only wish to shoot once this is your round. 210 gr doesn’t hurt as bad as 250 or 250HE and still makes a big exit hole. Accuracy is great.
Vanammo –
The ammo shoots great unfortunately I will not be able to hunt with it. The back of the case swells after shooting it making it very hard to eject I have to hit the bolt to get it to come back.
Vanammo –
I lived in AK for five
Vanammo –
My favorite round for Moose. I like the Nosler partition bullet performance in almost any cartridge.
Vanammo –
My favorite round for …
Vanammo –
Purchased based upon other reviews. Found this ammo shot very well in my Savage 338 win mag. I harvested a moose and elk this year with this 210 Grain Nosler ammo. Would recommend this load, as it has the needed ballistics for long range shooting and doesn’t kick too hard.
Vanammo –
Purchased based upon ..
Vanammo –
Took an elk in Montana at 310 yards. It ran 25 yards and dropped like a stone. The Nosler bullet went straight through the bull and left devastation behind. Very accurate. Highly recommended.
Vanammo –
Took an elk in Montana at ..
Vanammo –
I have shot elk out to 250 yards and get full penetration through bones. I have also shot antelope at 330 and 410 yards and get great expansion with an exit hole I could fit my fist in. I also get consistent accuracy (sub moa). I know several others who shoot the 210 grain in .338wm and get sub moa groups.
Vanammo –
I have shot elk out to ..
Vanammo –
This ammo shoots around .900 inch groups at 100 yards, out of my LAW professional rifle. It averages 40 fps slower then the listed velocity out of my rifle. The fps veriation for 20 rounds was double that of my own handload with this bullet, I believe this resulted in the larger group sizes. As my own handload shoots around 1/2 MOA out of my rifle. It also prints at the same point of aim as my own hand load of this bullet at 200 yards. I have never had a Nosler Partition fail, or Not perform as expected. Bottom line is I trusted this load for a bull Elk hunt in heavy Grizzly country.
Vanammo –
Good quality load, sub MOA in L.A.W. professional rifle
Vanammo –
The ammo shoots great unfortunately I will not be able to hunt with it. The back of the case swells after shooting it making it very hard to eject I have to hit the bolt to get it to come back. I can shoot hornady super performance with 0 issues and no case swelling. I would not have thought factory ammo would be “too” hot
Vanammo –
Shoots good but too hot
Vanammo –
shoots so good
Vanammo –
very great content on 338 win mag ammo
Vanammo –
Thanks For my ammo on time
Vanammo –
shoots well but too hot
Vanammo –
i must buy again