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.338 Win Mag.

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Technical Specifications:

Caliber:
.338 Win Mag.
Bullet Diameter:
0.338" | 8.59mm
Primer Size:
Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Case Length (l3):
2.500" | 63.50mm
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL:
3.340" | 84.84mm
Max. Standardized :
62366 psi | 4300 bar
Case Capacity:
86.0 Grains of Water | 5.58 cm3
CID:
CID_465
Standard
C.I.P.
Letztes Update:
10/7/2024
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  • The .338 Winchester Magnum is a powerful centerfire rifle cartridge designed for hunting large and dangerous game, such as elk, moose, and bear. It was introduced in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms Company and has since become a popular choice among hunters and long-range shooters.

    The .338 Winchester Magnum has a bullet diameter of .338 inches and a case length of 2.5 inches. It is capable of firing bullets weighing between 200 and 250 grains at velocities ranging from 2,700 to 2,900 feet per second, depending on the load. This results in a high muzzle energy and a flat trajectory, making it an effective choice for long-range shooting.

    However, the .338 Winchester Magnum also generates a significant amount of recoil, which can make it difficult to shoot accurately for some people. It is also a relatively expensive cartridge to shoot, as the ammunition can be costly.

    When aggregating the ballistic performance of 180 suitable bullets for this caliber, you get an average powder charge of 57.6gr | 3.73g , an average muzzle velocity (V0) of 2447fps | 746m/s , and an average muzzle energy (E0) of 4508 Joule.

  • Velocity (V0)

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    Energy  (E0)

    Ballistic Coefficient (BC1)

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    Most popular powders from our community members for this caliber:

  • Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber

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    Barrel Length  Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight

  • .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 180gr | Nosler AccuBond

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 60

    72.2gr | 4.68g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd

    C.O.L.: 

    3.18" | 80.8mm

    Hodgdon CFE223

    73gr | 4.73g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 185gr | Hornady GMX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Vihtavuori N150

    62.3gr | 4.04g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 200gr | Hornady SST InterLock

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Vihtavuori N130

    54.5gr | 3.53g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 200gr | Federal Fusion

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 52

    67.1gr | 4.35g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 210gr | Nosler Partition SP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    69.3gr | 4.49g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 210gr | Barnes TTSX BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    IMR 4895

    56gr | 3.63g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr | Hornady SST InterLock

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Ramshot Big Game

    63.3gr | 4.10g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Hodgdon Hybrid 100V

    60.2gr | 3.90g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr | Hornady InterLock SP-RP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 52

    63.9gr | 4.14g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr Hornady CX

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Hodgdon Hybrid 100V

    60.2gr | 3.90g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr | Barnes TTSX BT

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    63.3gr | 4.10g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr | Hornady SST InterLock

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Vihtavuori N160

    65.0gr | 4.21g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr | Hornady InterLock SP-RP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 52

    63.9gr | 4.14g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 225gr | Nosler Partition SP

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Somchem S365

    66.7gr | 4.32g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 230gr | Hornady ELD-X

    C.O.L.: 

    3.33" | 84.6mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 60

    67gr | 4.34g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 250gr | Speer Grand Slam

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    Hodgdon Hybrid 100V

    66.4gr | 4.30g

    .338 Win Mag.

    .338 | 270gr | Hornady ELD-X

    C.O.L.: 

    3.29" | 83.6mm

    ReloadSwiss RS 60

    62.3gr | 4.04g

.338 Win Mag. load data available with the following bullets:

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