Description
.338 Lapua Magnum 225 Grain Nosler AccuBond~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 Nosler AccuBond round the best you can buy on the commercial market today.
The Bullet:
Noslerās AccuBond bonded core bullet. Through a proprietary bonding process that eliminates voids in the bullet core, AccuBond marries Noslerās traditional copper-alloy jacket with its special lead-alloy core. The result is a bullet that flies true, penetrates deep, wonāt cause extensive barrel fouling, and will retain 60-70% of its weight. The white polymer tip helps protect against deformation while initiating expansion upon impact.
- Velocity 3100 fps
- 100% Hand Loaded
- Lapua Brass