Barnes 338 lapua reloading data

Using bullets from barnes ttsx, barnes tsx, speer sp, nosler part, sierra spbt, hornady sp, barnes ttsx bt, swift sp, sierra hpbt. Barnes has recently started loading a 338 lapua round with our 280 grain lrx bullet. Our first new data pages to be placed on our website are for several of the 338 cartridges. Bullets lapua bullets are practically handmade our scenar match bullet represents the very high end of its class. In 1932, fred barnes began selling bullets made in his bayfield, colorado basement workshop. The best hunting bullets for the 338 lapua mag most of the bullets. If youre just hunting out to 500 yards, the 160ttsx barnes with max load r17 or us869. This time, weve added new reloading data in 10 different calibers, featuring over 20 new bullets, with more than 140 new lines. Adi ar 2225 predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge. It was a quartering on shot with the bullet striking mid front right shoulder. Superior accuracy with the lapua scenar bullet the lapua scenar bullets are the first choice for superior accuracy. He is also an avid long range shooter and my go to guy for a lot of reloading questions. Mar 19, 20 there are a lot of great powders on the market that will work well in the.

New reloading data must be opened as a pdf document in an uptodate. Sep 28, 2012 everyone has their own way to do thingsthis way seems to work best for methe load info 338 smk 300g bullets, nico moly coated lapua brass, federal 215 magnum primers and 84 g of. Barnes lrx long range hunting bullets 338 lapua magnum 338 diameter 265 grain lrx boat. All new data is naturally also available in our vihtavuori reload app. I also use quickload, and like it, but i find that many times quickload is a little conservative when compared to the book in terms of maxloads. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped. It was shot at a range of 273 meters and ran for 60 meters before dropping.

Weve been working hard on producing some new data for you, and now we are happy to announce the addition of more than lines of reloading data, with bullets by barnes, brenneke, lapua, berger, sierra, woodleigh. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at western powders, inc. Powders include alliant, hodgdon, ramshot, accurate, vihtavuori. Corbon performance match 338 lapua magnum boat tail hollow. Aug 11, 2012 reloading for the 338 lapua is much like reloading for any other cartridge, but certain exceptions are out there. Below is the entry hole through ribs behind the right shoulder. My buddy thad stevens is in charge of research and development for barnes bullets. Our relo data shooters have been working hard on producing new data, and here is the latest update. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. The barnes site only list the 250 with retombo and i was hoping to use both retombo and or h. As with any reloading information you find on the internet, you assume your own risk. The lapua scenar bullets are the first choice for superior accuracy.

Calls or emails about this item will not receive a response. This result was made possible by lapuas consistent quality that starts. For tactical shooters who depend on live rounds opposed to reloading, barnes mle tacx rifle bullets are a trusted option. The load data contained on this site is intended for use with barnes bullets. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. This load is held to extreme tolerances, creating an. Reloading data for 338 lapua magnum norma ammunition. The lrx features a long profile and boattail design that delivers matchgrade accuracy at long range with an incredibly high ballistic coefficient and terminal performance that delivers the quick, clean, ethical kills youve come to expect from barnes. Military project in 1983 conducted by the research armament company using a narrowed down neck of the. I have a trg42 lapua mag, 338378 bee, 338 lapua im,all have 10 to 1 and stabilize the 300 smk to great distances. Ftx handgun additional data sources obsolete reloading data.

Barnes lrx bullets have been developed to match the advancements in rifle accuracy and extendedrange optics. Using bullets from hornady sprp, hornady sst, nosler accubond, sierra sbt, nosler partition, barnes ttsx, speer grand slam, hornady bthp match, hornady bthp, sierra hpbt matchking. These pages are designed the same way as your current reloading manual and can be printed out and used as additions to the data that the manual already has. These bullets are made with 100 percent copper and have a long history of producing excellent accuracy. I have a trg42 lapua mag, 338 378 bee, 338 lapua im,all have 10 to 1 and stabilize the 300 smk to great distances. My 338 lapua im has a 29 inch barrel and launches at 3000 ftsec the 300 gr smk. Using bullets from barnes tsx bt or mrx bt, barnes mrx bt or tsx bt, barnes tsx bt, barnes tsx fb or mrx bt, barnes mrx bt or tsx fb, barnes banded solid or tsx fb, barnes tsx fb or bnd sld. Over the next 40 years, the company gained a solid reputation by. Varget features small, extruded grains for uniform metering, is insensitive to hot and cold temperatures and produces higher energy for improved velocities over other powders in its burningspeed class. Barnes lrx longrange hunting bullets 338 lapua mag 338. In this section youll find anything related to reloading data, be it our norma reloading manual, burning rate chart or how to store your powder. Load data 338 lapua with barnes 280gr lrx shooters forum.

Right click on the image of the load data and use save as. Handloading can be dangerous and its important to us that you dont hurt yourself or others. Within a year i was reloading 50bmg and so far so good. It has a superb track record at midrange and long range rifle matches and bench rest shooting at an international level. I need to collect more data but here is a rough first cut. The scenar is an open tip match bullet with a boat tail design, perfect for competetive shooting in a multitude of events. All 160 gr 185 gr 200 gr 210 gr 215 gr 225 gr 230 gr 231 gr 245 gr 250 gr 265 gr 275 gr 280 gr 285 gr 300 gr. New reloading data available in the following calibers. The bee has a 28 inch barrel and it lauches at 2850 ftsec. Lapua ammo 338 lapua magnum lock base 250gr fmjbt 10bx. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. Barnes tsx hornady vmax norma jaktmatch norma oryx. Charge grains velocity fps charge grains velocity fps hybrid 100v 83. Feb 11, 2012 i had very good luck with reloader 25, federal 215m primers, lapua brass and the 250gr, 300 grain matchkings.

It was developed during the 1980s as a highpowered, longrange cartridge for military snipers. As a result of this, it became more widely available. Barnes makes a number of copper bullets that would do the trick for hunting with the 338 lapua including. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type.

Reloading for the 338 lapua magnum the hunting gear guy. You should always reload so that the safest and most accurate loads on. Click below to find out reloading data for the 338 lapua magnum. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions. Obsolete reloading data that has been retired from our handbook of cartridge reloading is available. When loading a barnes tsx, tipped tsx or lrx bullet, your rifle may prefer a bullet jump. Varget is an extruded propellant in the hodgdon line of extreme series of powders. It was used in the war in afghanistan and the iraq war. Shot one with retumbo load data 338 lapua with barnes 280gr lrx shooters forum.