Description
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 grain Sierra MatchKing HPBT~Ā TheĀ .338 Lapua MagnumĀ (8.6Ć70mm or 8.58Ć70mm) is a rimless, bottlenecked,Ā centerfireĀ rifle cartridge. It was developed during the 1980s as a high-powered, long-range cartridge for military snipers. It was used in the Afghanistan wartĀ and the Iraq war. As a result of this, it became more widely available. The loaded cartridge is 14.93Ā mm (0.588Ā in) in diameter (rim) and 93.5Ā mm (3.68Ā in) long. It can penetrate better-than-standard militaryĀ body armourĀ at ranges up to 1,000 metres (1,090Ā yd) and has a maximum effective range of about 1,750 metres
Not only is it a combatĀ proven round, it is increasingly used by big game hunters and civilian long range shooting enthusiasts.
Choice Ammunition has taken our 100% hand-loading techniques and produce an extremely accurate, highly dependable round for the 338 Lapua in this load. Our loading tolerances are only matched by passionate hand-loaders in their own loading rooms. Consistent seating depths, powder charges and proprietary formulas of Choice Ammunition, make this 225 Grain Barnes TTSX round the best you can buy on the commercial market today.
The Bullet:
Since its introduction in 2003, Barnesā TSX Bullet has earned a reputation as āthe perfect hunting bullet.ā Now, Barnes has improved on perfection by adding a streamlined polymer tip. The new Tipped TSX features the same 100-percent copper body with multiple rings cut into the shank. It delivers the same gnatās-eyelash accuracy and ādead right thereā performanceābut with an added polymer tip that boosts BC and improves long-range ballistics. The tip and a re-engineered nose cavity provide even faster expansion. Complete penetration, virtually 100-percent weight retention and four razor-sharp cutting petals that double bullet diameter means the new Tipped TSX creates more internal damage than any competing bullet. Instant expansion and perfect penetration ensures cleaner, quicker kills.
- Velocity: 2,950 FPS
- 100% Hand-Loaded
- Lapua Brass