The .338 Win Mag became a favorite caliber for medium to large game animal hunters. Mag.-like performance from a more compact, efficient cartridge. A lot of Brown Bears have been quickly killed with the .338 Mag. The 338 Lapua shoots larger diameter and heavier bullets that are generally more aerodynamic than the bullets the 300 Win Mag uses. Animal Species. With a case capacity of 114.2 gr, the 338 Lapua can hold over 30% more powder than the 338 Win Mag at 86 gr. Mar 14, 2007. rifle, but could allow hunters to cover more ground in search of animals. Because the .338 federal is just a .308 necked up, there is not a lot of powder to propel the big .338 bullets that have they really high BC's (250-300 grains). Winchester Ballistics Calculator. The primary difference between the 338 Win mag and the Lapua is in performance. .338 win mag as a long range hunting rifle. Unlike the.338 Lapua, the.338 Win Mag is capable of being chambered in some of the most popular bolt action and semi auto hunting rifles out there. G1 G7. US Patent: 8,161,885 | 8,413,587. 265 Grain. The venerable .338 Win Mag has the worst trajectory and drift. It will a produce a line graph showing the bullet drop and flight path of the bullet. 1000 yards? Bullet Properties. Superformance uses progressive propellants that take your favorite V-MAX, NTX, SST, CX, and InterLock, The best advice is to find the best bullet weight that works for that firearm. At 300 yards the Federal will drop just 1.5 inches more than the Winchester Magnum. down for use on small deer. To bring the .300 Winchester Magnum to life, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company modified the heavyweight .338 Win Mag and re-released it in 1963 to use in the Model 70. Controlled, but reliable expansion and deep penetration are assured by an extra heavy double-tapered jacket in the 250 grain #2600 bullet, and hard core. Only show this user. Refine by Caliber: 30-40 Krag Were just starting to shoot a new build in 338 Win Mag. Its sleek design and high ballistic coefficient produces the flattest trajectory in downrange hunting, making it a perfect match for long-range cartridges. Extended Ballistics: The .338 Lapua Magnum, 250-Grain BTHP Match Round. I have shot 8 moose with a 338 win mag. This compact, muscular round begs comparison with the larger .30-06 and the much larger .338 Winchester Magnum. For a time, Hornady listed just the one load for the .338 Winchester Magnum, a Heavy Magnum load featuring the 225 grain Interlock soft point bullet at 2950fps. Although both the 338 Lapua and the 338 Win Mag have excellent for long range shooting, the 338 Lapua has the flatter trajectory overall. The .338 Winchester Magnum is the most popular medium bore cartridge in North America and the only one for which a truly wide range of rifles is available. Big-game cartridges in .338 caliber have become popular, including the (1) .338 Winchester Magnum, (2) .340 Weatherby Magnum, (3) .338 Remington Ultra Mag, (4) .338 Lapua and (5) .33 Nosler. Wind drift and drop are both less critical with that extra speed. #1. The cartridges have the ability to take down targets up to 850 yards before noticeable trajectory and wound penetration drop-off occurs. CX Outfitter Item #823394 | 20/Box Adventure Awaits!. This item is currently unavailable for backorder. A lightweight .300 Win. Item #82223 | 20/Box. The 338 win mag, with a 225 grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2850 and 4200 ft lbs with the Superformance ammo. Ive been shooting 250gr SMKs at 2675fps out of a 338/375 Ruger specialty pistol with an 18 barrel for quite a few years with excellent results. If you rebarrel to 338 Edge, get a better stock, stick a NF on top, and practice, you'll be good to 1000 yards theoretically, however it will take a TON of practice. The 308 180 gr AB from a 300 Win Mag at 2950 fps will pass up a 180 gr AB in a 338 Win Mag at 3100 fps at the 250 yd mark. Energy. 338 Winchester Magnum Suggested Bullet Use Suggested Bullet Use 250-grain TSX FB Sectional Density .313 Ballistic Coefficient .425 C.O.A.L 3.320 265-grain LRX BT Sectional Density .331 Ballistic Coefficient .575 C.O.A.L 3.340 Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. Assumption. 6 of the 8 have dropped in their tracks. The higher BC bullet will carry move velocity and retained energy down range. The belted H&H case of the 338 Win mag holds more powder than the 30-06 case of the 35 Whelen. .338 Winchester Magnum. factory 150gr .300 Win Mag bullet has an effective range of about 318 yards before needing hold-over to compensate for bullet drop. This added powder capacity is what allows the 338 Lapua to fire heavier bullets with a higher ballistic coefficient than the 338 Win Mag. The 308 180 gr AB has a BC of of .507 and the 338 180 gr AB has a BC of .372. Cartridge: 338 Winchester Magnum. Bullet Weight (Grains): 225. Jul 16, 2019. Mag, two cartridges with unusual bullet diameters were marketed by Winchester. inches. The following data was developed by my friend F.R. 7mm Remington Magnum. Probably the least important difference is the difference in trajectory. Select Your Gun Type. 338 Win Magnum. Wind Speed (mph) Must be a number. would probaly get the nod for penetration because it fires heavier bullets, ammo availability is probaly in favor of the Win. 338 Win Mag 225 gr. As you might expect, the RCM has a sizable advantage in terms of energy, too. This bullet is ideally suited to game weighing between 90 and 180kg (198-396lb) and produces high shock out to around 170 yards. The power of both is within 100 ft.-lbs, trajectory at 300 yds are within 2 inches of each other, the .338 Win. This means that the 338 imparts more energy (velocity, power, oomph, whatever you call it) to the bullets than the Whelen. Minimum 0. You can argue that you can get the 243 WSSM shooting flatter, but that cartridge is already considered obsolete. Bullet Properties. Environmental Status. GMX 83274 3250 2849 2482 2144 1834 1557 1290 991 753 561 411 296 -1.5 1.4 0 -7.1 -21.8 -47.0 AG 223 Rem 55 gr. The .300 WinMag maxes out its effective range for medium game at 1150 yards. out to 500 yds, the catch is the .338 has more kick. Select a bullet from the list or enter in the properties below. The Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail shape assures a flat trajectory, minimum The Scirocco II produces positive expansion at minimal velocities as well as controlled expansion and high weight retention at close range. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 4 338 Winchester Magnum Ballistics. Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum round averages out to 3580 ft-lb, while a .338 Winchester Magnum round averages out to about 3920 ft-lb. BC. 264 Win Mag 300 Rem. A: Certainly you may load the .338 Win. The higher BC bullet will carry move velocity and retained energy down range. Yes, this is true. Your current setup would be enough to 500 I'd say, maybe a bit further in dead calm conditions. Nosler partition fed. It was released in 1963, as the fourth in a series of belted magnum cartridges based on the Holland & Holland case, shortened to fit in a long-action receiver. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. $ 34.99 $ 150.99. grains. Select a bullet from the list or enter in the properties below. Were just starting to shoot a new build in 338 Win Mag. I analyzed the trajectory differences between mounting it 2 inches above the bore, and 1-1/2 inches, and found the variances less than 1/2 MOA all the way to 1000 yards or less than 2/10ths of a mil. At this distance, the .308 Win is out of the game and the .300 WinMag is still good for medium game. Bullet Style: The difference is that the 300 win mag will do it with a 180 grn bullet, whereas the 338 lapua will do that with a 250 grain bullet. The 243 Winchester and 6mm Remington have reputations for shooting flat, but the lesser known 240 Weatherby magnum fires the same bullets at higher velocities, so its the flattest of the 24-calibers. The 338 lapua is a rainbow trajectory also compared to the 338 Snipetac. 1. Your load will work fine. G1 G7. These bullets have been designed for the 338 Winchester Magnum cartridge. Energy. Short Action Ultra Magnum 30-40 Krag. Refine by Caliber: 35 Rem 35 Whelen. Mag. I use the same 253 grain Calculations were corrected to standard temperature Diameter. HP 80237 3240 might produce recoil similar to a 9.5-pound .338 Lapua Mag. And # muzzle velocities can be within 50 fps of a .300 Win. If all things are equal and high ballistic coefficient bullets are used, the powerful, versatile .300 Winchester Magnum is the best long-range elk cartridge tested. First, what do you consider long range"? 100-033-067WB. Weight. The .338 Win Mag has a slightly lower velocity than the Lapua .338 Magnum when firing a 200-grain bullet. Check out your favorite brands like Remington, Federal, and Hornady today! bullet is better. 338 Winchester Magnum. This is a better course of action than buying a light calibre rifle and attempting to use it on heavy game. 338 Winchester Magnum Trajectory ===== Aussiehunter invites readers to submit a story, or additional information, about this caliber. I think you'll find the Nosler 180gn AccuBond bullet an excellent choice for small to medium-size deer. Vor-Tx Rifle. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. I use 210 gr. The 210 grain Federal load duplicates what many have achieved using hand loads in the .338 Win mag. 338 Winchester Magnum Load Data. The .338 Federal generates 3,071 ft.-lbs. Mfr Part: 21542. 300 Win Mag. Im using 225-230 grain bullets. Im looking for anyone that has experience with this cartridge to suggest good alternative powders. Another thing to keep in mind is BC. Answer (1 of 5): In my opinion: generally no. The .338 Winchester Magnum (top) compared to the .375 H&H (bottom). Lets look at those assumptions a bit closer in the following table. 200 - 210 Grain. These cartridges shoot flat, accurately, and provide a lot of power across a long range. The Contestants. 338 WINCHESTER MAGNUM 225GR TTSX BOAT TAIL 20/BOX. Like the 117Gr in my 25-06 according to my uncle who set up the rifle before giving it to me. If that bothers elk, moose, bears or eland, they sure havent told anyone. Short Action Ultra Magnum. That amounts to about 50 to 100 fps less muzzle velocity with a 250-grain bullet. Nosler Partition and have been using the 250 X since they first came out. You *could* make it work, but conventional wisdom is that it doesn't have the velocity to compete with some of the better choices. The .338 Win Mag has been tested at 2,950 fps and the 250 grain round is slower than a Lapua firing a 300-grain bullet. Cartridge. 500 yards? Im using 225-230 grain bullets. With an effective bullet range of 185 to 300 grains, the .338 bore gives any shooter plenty to choose from. We used Winchester brass and the Federal 215 primers in all the loads. First loads were with IMR 4350. 1531.3. Maximum 60C; Minimum -40C. Mag. Drop at extended distances. Lower muzzle velocity spreads are # more easily attainable with the .30-.338. Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. This 250 grain #2600 bullet also is ideal for the 340 Weatherby Magnum. bullets. 338 Win Mag 200 gr SST Superformance . Lets look at those assumptions a bit closer in the following table. The following data was developed in a McMillan Talon rifle, with a 26-inch barrel. The .33 WCF can pretty much be considered the godfather of American .338 cartridges. Bullet Library. If thats you, or you cover ground primarily with a 44, the .338 might be a good bet. Caliber. Just like with the 270 WSM vs 270 Winchester, 7mm WSM vs 7mm Rem Mag, and 300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag, the .338 Win Mag is significantly longer than the 325 WSM. Despite its age, the 7mm Rem Mags ballistics perform well even by todays standards. Refine by Caliber: 300 Rem. Two years after the introduction of the short .458 Win. Select Your Gun Type. The small differences in trajectory and ballistic package over the 30-grain weight spread of the bullets indicate good balance between velocity and energy. Click here for price! Rounds: 20. First, what do you consider long range"? 1249.6. Featuring corrosion resistant nickel-plated cases that are sealed watertight and topped with the accurate and rugged CX bullet, Outfitter ammunition is designed to perform under the toughest conditions. Ammo Description Velocity (fps) Energy (ft/lb) Trajectory Tables (inches) CARTRIDGE BULLET ITEM # MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd SF 223 Rem 55 gr. That weight makes a big difference in ME with the 300 win mag doing 3500 ft-lbs at the muzzle compared to the 338 lapuas mighty 4832 ft-lbs. This popularity is well deserved, as the .338 Win. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. 338 WINCHESTER MAGNUM 225GR TTSX BOAT TAIL 20/BOX. All groups are 3 shots at 100 yards. The .338 WinMag remains effective for large game applications all the way out to the 1000 yard mark. 225 Grain. Mag. October 10, 2014. The .300 Winchester Magnum lies on the other side of the velocity spectrum, being a bit faster than the .30-06 Springfield. This round became known as the .338 Ruger Compact Magnum, or .338 RCM, and it promised .338 Win. There's less air space (higher # loading density) in the .30-.338 compared to the .300 Win. Zero both for their Maximum Point Blank Ranges (MBPR). Whitetail Deer. It will a produce a line graph showing the bullet drop and flight path of the bullet. Unlike the .375 H&H, which headspaces off the belt, the .338 Winchester uses its 25-degree shoulder for headspacing; like most of the magnums of this era, the belt is just a carryover, and serves no real purpose. Thats splitting hairs for on-game performance, but makes a pretty big difference for long range shooting. Animal Species. W. This leaves the .300 Winchester Magnum with the flattest trajectory and second-best drift. The .33 WCF, our earliest successful .338, expired along with Winchesters legendary Model 1886 lever-action rifle. 338 Win Mag 230 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter. It is the only medium bore cartridge on the top 10 most popular rifle cartridges list. Mag. BC. In terms of ballistics, the .338 Winchester effectively splits the difference between the various .30 magnums and the .375 H&H. 1 mile? 338 Winchester Magnum Trajectory ===== Aussiehunter invites readers to submit a story, or additional information, about this caliber. Whitetail Deer. In order to hit a distant target a rifle must be correctly sighted-in, and to accomplish that the shooter must have some working knowledge of the bullet's trajectory. Temperature (F) Maximum 140F; Minimum -40F. Mag. Load 210-grain bullets in a .338 Winchester Magnum and a .338 Federal. Input your hunting conditions to see the drop, drift, bullet trajectory, velocity, and energy in easy-to-read ballistics charts and graphs. It has its roots in the series of OKH cartridges developed by Charlie ONeil, Elmer Keith and Don Hopkins. 1000 yards? 1492.5. 180 Grain. You *could* make it work, but conventional wisdom is that it doesn't have the velocity to compete with some of the better choices. Trajectory suffers slightly, the bullets peaking 4 inches high at 125 yards and falling 4 inches low at 278 yards. Best group from the first 50 shots was 3/4, using 61.4 grains and a 230 set at touch. It was introduced for Winchesters Model 1886 lever action in 1902 and perished commercially when the rifle was discontinued in 1936. The drop data confirms that .300 WinMag has a flatter trajectory than the 6.5 CM, but not quite as flat as the .338 LM at extended distances beyond 500 yards. The 308 180 gr AB from a 300 Win Mag at 2950 fps will pass up a 180 gr AB in a 338 Win Mag at 3100 fps at the 250 yd mark. 250 Grain. From the backcountry to the back-forty, trust your hunt to Outfitter ammunition. Alert Me When Available. Best group from the first 50 shots was 3/4, using 61.4 grains and a 230 set at touch. At 1,000 yards, the 338 Lapua has experienced -211 of bullet drop compared to -231 for the 338 Win Mag. Mag. Centerfire Handgun; Centerfire Rifle; Handgun Hunting; #1. Diameter. The .28 Nosler is one of the best cartridges in the world for resisting wind drift. Cartridge: 338 Winchester Magnum. For examples of what is required, look at the 223 Remington page. For examples of what is required, look at the 223 Remington page. Refine by Caliber: 35 Whelen 45-70 Government. Range Increment (yd) Must be a number greater than 0. This cartridge is a very good medium-bore cartridge that was introduced by Winchester, along with the .264 Magnum and the .458 Magnum, in about 1958. Ballistic Coefficient The 338 Winchester Magnums overall length is 3.340, same as the 30-06, 270 Win, etc., so its cases hold about 12 percent less powder than the Weatherbys. While i know both those will do well for North American big game. Barrels shorter than 26 or loose dimension bores could not achieve this I like the 338 win mag because the 250 grain round shoots flat and I attribute the Lapua bullet design for it. The 338 Lapua has nearly twice as much recoil energy though. Bullet Library. Answer (1 of 5): In my opinion: generally no. Value. .338 Winchester Magnum Ammo . The .338 in (8.6 mm) is the caliber at which medium-bore cartridges are considered to begin. The 338 Lapua is well-known for having a cavernous cartridge case. Refine by Caliber: 338 Win Magnum 35 Rem. Mag. The powerful iron core bullets in the 338 Winchester Magnum and 300 Win mag can dispatch large animals. Id expect a 338 Win Mag to send a 250gr bullet at a pretty easy 2650-2700fps. 338 Win. Jul 16, 2019. inches. It is based on the blown-out, shortened .375 H&H Magnum. Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. 300 Grain. As ranges increase from there, so does the trajectory gap. Weight. 1 mile? The .338 Winchester Magnum is one of four cartridges developed by Winchester that are based on the shortened .375 H&H belted case. The author analyzed six .338 caliber magnum cartridges (.338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby, .338-378 Weatherby, .338 Remington Ultra Mag., 33 Nosler, and .338 Lapua) for trajectory, effective range, and recoil with modern ballistic software available free online from shooterscalculator.com. Bullet Weight (Grains): 225. A great supply of .338 Winchester Magnum Rifle Ammo at Sportsman's Guide! Then just keep the powder loads consistent. These all-copper bullets provide destructive power, double-diameter expansion, maximum weight retention, and devastating energy transfer all with excellent accuracy. Some were shot at 30 yards, and the longest at 250 yards. It has its roots in the series of OKH cartridges developed by Charlie ONeil, Elmer Keith and Don Hopkins. 11-05-2006, 12:17. The 308 180 gr AB has a BC of of .507 and the 338 180 gr AB has a BC of .372. .338 and Bears. Magnum When loaded with lightweight projectiles, its trajectory is comparable to that of a .300, but with hefty bullets it delivers significant power and penetration. Another thing to keep in mind is BC. A Leupold 6.5-20 scope was installed in Leupold bases and rings. The .338 Winchester Magnum is one of four cartridges developed by Winchester that are based on the shortened .375 H&H belted case. Mfr Part: 21542. Caliber. Lighter projectiles will tend to hit higher while the heavier will hit lower. You might have a superhuman ability to place accurate shots under heavy recoil. Controlled, but reliable expansion and deep penetration are assured by an extra heavy double-tapered jacket in the 250 grain #2600 bullet, and hard core. Re: ? Ammunition is great for big game shooters and available to you and at great low prices. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. This 250 grain #2600 bullet also is ideal for the 340 Weatherby Magnum. Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum round averages out to 3580 ft-lb, while a .338 Winchester Magnum round averages out to about 3920 ft-lb. Thats approaching safari rounds. No, the .338 Winchester Magnum is OVERKILL for whitetail deer hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. Bullet Weight (Grains) Bullet Type Clear all selections. grains. Even though the two cartridges dont have the same weight class, theyre ranked high among commercially available high-capacity cartridges due to their popularity and This item is currently unavailable for backorder. .338 Winchester Magnum. 500 yards? So the 338 is slightly slower, but has 300 ft Agreed with most of this except I'd take the position that the 338 win mag isn't much more than the 338-06 even with a long barrel. It's simple physics. I have been shooting the .338 Win. The .338 Winchester Magnum is a .338 in (8.6 mm) caliber, belted, rimless, bottlenecked cartridge introduced in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms.