The info included will help tremendously especially the c. I understand that this model is used by the special forces of several countries. Aug 11, 2012 reloading for the 338 lapua is much like reloading for any other cartridge, but certain exceptions are out there. I liveshoot in arizona high desert country and my chrono results at 90 degrees, 20% rh, 25. Dec 03, 2011 i have just bought a savage 110ba 338 lapua mag 1 in 9 twist 26barrel.
In 1932, fred barnes began selling bullets made in his bayfield, colorado basement workshop. As far as loads go, my 338 lapua is based on a remington 700 action fitted to a hart hi power over the course barrel and a custom laminated wood stock. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar. Rifle reloading for flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i. Obsolete reloading data that has been retired from our handbook of cartridge reloading is available. Theres no way i would consider 338 without reloading. Loaded with the heaviest and highest bc bullet in its class, this cartridge will maximize the range of your rifle system by minimizing the effects of field uncertainties such as wind and range. Lapua shooting and reloading manual 2nd edition by lapua 20000504 lapua on. Berger bullets reloading manual1st edition brownells. May 30, 20 im just getting up and running on doing some reloads for a remington 700. The design goal was a 250 grain bullet at 3000 fps for long range sniping, a role in which the. Powders include alliant, hodgdon, ramshot, accurate, vihtavuori. Would like to hear about accurate loads from anyone willing to share.
Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of hornady precision hunter factory loaded ammunition. Looking at the lyman reloading data it recommends a max load of the 275grn bullet at 81 grns of powder and the 300 grn bullet at 80 grns. The following data was developed in an accuracy international arctic warfare military rifle. I had very good luck with reloader 25, federal 215m primers, lapua brass and the 250gr, 300 grain matchkings. Could you take virgin brass put a primer in it pour the right amount of powder in it seat a bullet in it and fire it. Lapua brass the base, body and neck of the lapua cases have been designed to maintain exact tolerances over multiple reloading cycles. Reloading for the 338 lapua is much like reloading for any other cartridge, but certain exceptions are out there.
Lee large series 1 14x12 thread collet neck sizing 2die set for 338 lapua, used with the classic cast press only. Glad to provide the info though if anyone else has considered 338 on the ap press. Need load data for 338 lapua mag texas gun talk the. Click below to find out reloading data for the 338 lapua magnum. Long range cartridge data includes 223 rem, 6mm dasher, 6x47 lapua, 6xc, 6mm creedmoor, 243 win, 6. Could you take virgin brass put a primer in it pour the right amount of powder in it seat a bullet in it and fire it yes. I used 215 federal primers the same as the alliant manual uses. In addition, there is updated data for the popular. The 300 grain hybrid load for the 338 lapua magnum is optimized for the longest shots. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
I thought about posting on but did not want to get beat up so here we are can you guys give me. Not only is it a combat proven round, it is increasingly used by big game hunters and civilian longrange shooting enthusiasts. The new vihtavuori reloading guide 22002 for centerfire ammunition is an updated version of the previous vihtavuori reloading guide 12002. Hi all, im looking for some advice for reloading for the. Actually just lucked out by finding some lapua brand 338 brass on sale, so im already well on my way. Jul 05, 2014 the digital version of the vihtavuori reloading guide th edition has been updated. Accuracy international, spuhr, thunder beast, nightforce, tab gear and more. I know a bunch of you have done some long range shooting with this round and id like some input on what type and weight of bullets you are using, the type of powder and amount you use, type of primers, case trim leangth and bullet seating depths, basically any.
In this latest update, two new calibers have been added. I have bought several reloading books only to find well not much info. Reloading for the 338 lapua magnum the hunting gear guy. Lapua shooting and reloading manual 2nd edition by lapua. Hi everyone,i have purchased a prairie gun works timberwolf,this is the most money i have ever spent on a hobby rifle. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. I have just bought a savage 110ba 338 lapua mag 1 in 9 twist 26barrel. Lapua centerx ammunition 22 long rifle 40 grain lead round nose our price.
So, in conclusion, if youre interested in this book, now you know what youll get. We killed 4 bucks with 4 shots and the ranges were from 420 to 550 yards. As with any reloading information you find on the internet, you assume your own risk. Im just getting up and running on doing some reloads for a remington 700. Given this information i should be at max load at 80. The official homepage of the worlds most popular and informative bullet reloading manuals. 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. Powders include hodgdon, vihtavuori, alliant, accurate, imr, winchester.
And as the results below show very clearly, this rifle is extremely accurate. All loads used lapua brass and federal 215 primers. If you are still interested in reloading 338 lapua on an xl650, i have a solution. A friend of mine is getting almost 3000 with a straight 338 lapua savage rifle. I did contact hodgdon but still have not heard back. I am looking for the minmax load data for the 338 lapua using hodgdon h and the berger 300gr elite hunter bullets. Download free updated vihtavuori reloading guide pdf. Download free updated vihtavuori reloading guide pdf daily. Here you can find a large selection of the best long range expanding and tactical vld verylowdrag bullets. Great care has been given by hornady engineers to develop superior, matchaccurate hunting loads that allow the eldx bullet to achieve its maximum.
I thought about posting on but did not want to get beat up so here we are can you guys give me some load data for the 338 in 250 grn smk. The contents of this new issue 22002 has been revised with new loading data for. Over the next 40 years, the company gained a solid reputation by offering premium bullets to hunters who rolled their own. Lapua shooting and reloading manual 2nd edition by lapua 20000504. 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 are recommended powders by quickload cartridge. The big lapua is suitable for hunting any game animal on the planet.
The best hunting bullets for the 338 lapua mag most of the bullets. I know a bunch of you have done some long range shooting with this round and id like some input on what type and weight of bullets you are using, the type of powder and amount you use, type of primers, case trim leangth and bullet seating depths, basically any of your secret. Feb 11, 2012 i had very good luck with reloader 25, federal 215m primers, lapua brass and the 250gr, 300 grain matchkings. Reloading is pretty straightforward federal 215 primers, lapua brass, 88. Mile high shooting accessories distributor and dealer of precision shooting gear. The digital version of the vihtavuori reloading guide th edition has been updated. Advanced metallurgical research and manufacturing techniques ensure that lapua cases are leaders in uniformity and quality. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools. Pages 429 is a basic beginners how to guide to reloading. Ballistically, it is much like, but slightly inferior to, the. Ftx handgun additional data sources obsolete reloading data. Reloading new unfired brass the optics talk forums.
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