Description
.338 Lapua Magnum 270 Grain Hornady ELD-X~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 270 Grain Hornady ELD-X round the best you can buy on the commercial market today.