But then anything over 800 yards is stretching the killability of most unless you make a perfect shot or shooting one of the big 338's. RockyMtnMT Official LRH Sponsor 1531.3. If you drop a dumbbell and a paperback book off a building and all else is equal, which one lands first? /Domain [0 1] The trajectories in the table below were calculated for a maximum bullet rise of 1.5 inches above the line of sight for all small game and varmint loads, and three inches above the line of sight for all big game loads. /Subtype /Form /SA false You may think the weight of the dumbbell would make it drop faster, but it doesnt. AccuBond bullets shot this group at 100 yds. We all have opinions and mine is that the 338wm isn't enough for the heavier run of the mill high bc bullets, it is a smaller case than the 300wm. Throwing 200- to 225-grain bullets 2,950 to 2,800 fps, the 338 Win. It drifts 13.2 at 500 yards, and 62.3 at 1,000 yards. Jul 28, 2011. At the reloading bench I assembled Nosler 225-gr. No doubt that was due to the absence of anticipating a hard kick, which kept my finger from stuttering on the trigger.This Swift 225-gr. /Matrix [1 0 0 1 0 0] Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag. Thus, the time it takes for a bullet to reach the target is an important factor in determining wind drift. /Filter /FlateDecode Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. In a 10mph wind, it drifts 5.4 at 100 yards, 18.9 at 200 yards, and 39.2 at 300 yards on average. Just after daylight the three spotted some elk in the distance and they were off on the chase. >> A quick kill by the .338 on that bull certainly wasnt overkill. .\ .264 Win. >>] The next weekend I hiked all morning through spruce thickets and around frozen swamps. /SMask /None (If you're looking for the best .338 Lapua rifle, check out this guide ). 338 Winchester Magnum Ammo - Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore Grand Slam bullet fired from a .338. >> For example, while it's uncommon to see .338 Win Mag ammo using bullets heavier than 250 grains (225 and 250 grain bullet weights are most common), 270 grain, 280 grain, 285 grain, and even 300 grain bullets are very popular with the .338 Lapua. 300 Win Mag Cartridge Profile | Field & Stream I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway. It in no way increases the amount you pay and helps us stay in business. Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36mm Riflescope. Most of the loads below are similar to popular factory loads for the selected cartridges. The following data was developed in a McMillan Talon rifle, with a 26-inch barrel. Mag. It depends on what your hunting and if you are reloading. endobj We worked with engineers from Springfield Armory to create Custom Shop loads specifically designed for the utmost performance from the new Model 2020 Waypoint rifle. The Federal Ballistics Calculator lets you quickly determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save data for an unlimited number of loads. stream >> So the 338 is slightly slower, but has 300 ft lbs more energy at the muzzle. Trajectory (Path of Bullet) Cartridge Name Bullet Weight Bullet Type Product Code B/C Muzzle 100 Yards . /BM /Normal /CA 0.699997 bullets. The Federal Ballistics Calculator lets you quickly determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save data for an unlimited number of loads. The longest shot I have ever taken with a 338 win mag was a first shot kill on a moose at 1100 yards. Theres never been a muzzleloading system like this.