.338 Lapua Magnum - Wikipedia
The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge was developed as a joint venture between the Finnish rifle manufacturer SAKO and the British rifle manufacturer Accuracy International, along with the Finnish ammunition manufacturer Lapua, or more officially Nammo Lapua Oy, which since 1998 is part of the Nordic Ammunition Group (Nammo). [11] [12]
.338 Lapua Magnum - BallisticStudies.com
The .338 Lapua is capable of producing fast kills on both light through and large bodied game at high impact velocities. Below 2600fps, the .338 bore loses the ability to create hydrostatic shock and can produce slow kills on both light and heavy game.
.338 Lapua Magnum verse mule deer - Random Gun Stuff
Oct 27, 2013 · As I wrote about in my Mule Deer Hunt article, the .338 Lapua Magnum is complete overkill for close range. As I say, "Learning what not to do is a big part of the learning process", so I figured others can learn from my mistakes.
338 Lapua Magnum Ballistic Charts and Cartridge Guide
Aug 6, 2021 · Here is our 338 Lapua Magnum ballistic charts and cartridge guide with history, uses, and other info for this centerfire rifle cartridge.
Anybody shot deer with338 lapua? - 24hourcampfire
Apr 10, 2014 · Not the Lapua, but have been shooting deer off and on for over 20 years with an old custom 338-378 WBY, bullets have ranged from the 180 gr ballistic tip to the 300 gr Accubonds. It makes sense to me to use your heavy medium bores on small game for practice and famliarity of the weapon.
.338 Winchester Magnum - BallisticStudies.com
Like the .270 (.277”) caliber, the .338” bore diameter is of US origin. The first cartridge of this caliber was the .33 Winchester, designed by Winchester and released in 1902 as a chambering for the popular model 1886 lever action rifle.
.338 cal - Woodleigh - BallisticStudies.com
This bull was shot with a .338 Win Mag using 250gr Woodleigh ammunition at 2650fpps. Range was 8 meters, taken with a high shoulder shot, dropping immediately. The Woodleigh projectile which was retrieved under the skin of the off side, indicating the …
How Effective Is the 338 Lapua Hunting Rifle for Hunting?
The .338 Lapua meets the .50 BMG and .300 Winchester Magnum’s inherent performance, displaying a dramatic change in terminal capabilities. Its increased recoil should be weighed against a shooter’s personal preferences and outcomes, especially for game meat hunters.
Deer Hunt 338 Win Mag Damage - Hammertime Forum
Nov 14, 2023 · The entry wound was nominal. The bullet broke ribs, caused bruising on the exit side, and the shank ripped an 1.5” tear, probably due to rib bone being shot out. If you look carefully you can see the small petal exits.
Best hunting bullet for .338 lapua? - Long Range Hunting Forum
Nov 20, 2018 · I've had really great luck with that same bullet out of a 338 WM, but muzzle velocity lower, 2800 fps. If I was hunting with a lapua, I'd probably try the 285 ELD-M.