Select Caliber: .338 winchester magnum Name Mfg Part # All Brands Caliber Style Weight (grains) This rifle/cartridge combo is not for the best choice for a recoil sensitive shooter. /GS0 11 0 R Some of the 30 cal rounds developed during this time include the .300 H&H Magnum in 1925, and the .300 Weatherby Magnum in 1944. is an accurate cartridge, shown by this group fired with Swift 225-gr. >> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); .338 Winchester Magnum-Nosler AccuBond, .338 Winchester Magnum-Nosler Partition, .338 Winchester Magnum-Federal Nosler AccuBond, .338 Winchester Magnum-Winchester Power-Point, .338 Winchester Magnum-Hornady SP - RP HM InterLock, .338 Winchester Magnum-Federal Trophy Boded Bear Claw, .338 Winchester Magnum-Federal Nosler Partition, .338 Winchester Magnum-Remington Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point, .338 Winchester Magnum-Remington Nosler Partition, .338 Winchester Magnum-Hornady SST, .338 Winchester Magnum-Nosler AccuBond, .338 Winchester Magnum-Nosler Partition, .338 Winchester Magnum-Federal Nosler Partition, .338 Winchester Magnum-Remington Core-Lokt Pointed Soft Point, .338 Winchester Magnum-Remington Swift A-Frame PSP. The following data was developed in a McMillan Talon rifle, with a 26-inch barrel. Up to just beyond the 500 yard mark, the .300 WinMag has the flattest trajectory of the group. It may not display this or other websites correctly. >> [/Separation /PANTONE#20730#20C 14 0 R << This is unequalled in most calibers not utilized on dangerous game. 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This 338 Win Mag ballistic chart shows 250 grain Federal Partition Nosler rounds. About noon I hiked along the edge of a timbered draw toward another vantage point. endobj The .33 Nosler sits just ahead of the .338 Winchester Magnum a fine cartridge in itselfand just behind the big .338 RUM, .338-378 Weatherby Magnum and the .338 Lapua, though there are claims that they are on par. In 1958 Winchester introduced the 338 Win Mag, the 264 Win Mag, and the 458 Win Mag. .338 Winchester Magnum essentially splits the difference between the (left) .300 Winchester Magnum and the (right) .375 H&H Magnum. $ 34.99 - $ 150.99. He had gone to bed in his pup tent and during the night a grizzly had poked its nose in the tent door. I shot it offhand and the buck collapsed. The .338 Winchester Magnum can is used on medium sized game and large sized game by hunters all over the world. >> Component bullets in .338-inch diameter currently span from 160 to 300 grains. Of course, no trajectory table can possibly cover all loads for all calibers in all rifles. That's a huge difference, as the 300 Win Mag is known for having heavy recoil itself. endobj 300 yds . Range: Muzzle: 100 yds. These figures tell me the "hundred-yard equality" distance for those cartridges compared to the energy of a .30-30. << The Maximum Point Blank Range (MPBR), which is shown in the last column of the table below, is the distance at which the bullet falls 3 inches below the line of sight. Even if the weight of the objects is the same, the piece of paper will catch more of the wind and thus be pushed further. Used as such it can save a lot of trial and error experimentation. Not surprisingly, as it uses heavy bullets with a moderate velocity resulting in a well-controlled expansion and a very good penetration - the time proven recipe of an efficient killer. The following data was taken from various sources including reloading manuals and the online Ballistics Calculator provided by BigGameInfo. This can often be caused by Third Party plug-ins. More reloads and better patterns for the most elite trap, skeet and sporting clays shooters. It drifts on average 1 at 100 yards, 2.5 at 200 yards, 6.5 at 300 yards. The .338 WinMag remains effective for large game applications all the way out to the 1000 yard mark. This system maximizes the distance in which no "hold over" is necessary. /XObject << B1C9E.`;B I like .338's so thats what I would get. Sighting-in a hunting rifle to hit a certain number of inches high at 100 yards (or 100 meters) maximizes the point blank range of the rifle and cartridge and is superior to zeroing at a fixed distance like 200 yards. << 6.5 PRCThe 6.5 PRC is one of the best rifle cartridges for avoiding wind deflection. (120 Sp at 3300) .433 +2.4" +2.6" 3"@160 321 .264 Win. Sign Up now for email offers and more news. /CA 0.699997 /BBox [0 612 378 0] endobj As a participant in the Amazon Associates program and other affiliate services, I may earn a small amount of money if you buy something after clicking on a link. The buck stood quartering toward me. Mag. >> Both will get the job done. The .300 WinMag maxes out its effective range for medium game at 1150 yards. The 338 win mag, with a 225 grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2850 and 4200 ft lbs with the Superformance ammo. So the 338 is slightly slower, but has 300 ft lbs more energy at the muzzle. .338 winchester magnum Rifle Ballistics Charts To begin, start with selecting your caliber of ammunition. 338 Winchester Magnum Ballistics Charts: /ColorSpace << Finally I sat down at the handloading bench to develop some light-recoiling practice loads. A 30-06 does not drift 6.3 at 100 yards in a 10 mph crosswind. /Length1 31756 Just after daylight the three spotted some elk in the distance and they were off on the chase. 151. Those numbers have come down a little today, and current voluntary . Allowing a greater mid-range trajectory might result in shooting over an animal at an intermediate distance. Both produced just over 4,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. 1) I find no fault with either choice as a big game cartridge. When it was introduced in 1958, the .338 Win. A-Frame, for a tough and deep strike. The Federal Ballistics Calculator lets you quickly determine the trajectory for any rifle or handgun load, and save data for an unlimited number of loads. endstream Customer experience was, and still is, the primary focus, a key to the firms longevity and success. (If you're looking for the best .338 Lapua rifle, check out this guide ). Energy. The next weekend I hiked all morning through spruce thickets and around frozen swamps. 23 0 obj 17 0 obj Red Oak, White, or Chestnut for Deer Herd? make a great all-around big-game load. 338/06 vs 338 WM, As far as trajectory, anything . 14 0 obj /Matrix [1 0 0 1 0 0] bullets carry more energy and produce a flatter trajectory than 200-gr. endobj /Resources << Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. bullets. The following data was developed by my friend F.R. Get a Federal Dry Bag for $2 with ammo purchase. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah. Less powder, less recoil, and more affordable ammo. .338 Winchester Magnum Ballistics Ballistics and Drop for the .338 Winchester Magnum Cartridge Type: Rifle Height: 2.5" Width: 0.532" Average FPS: 2819 Average Energy: 3916 Average Gr: 222 Recoil: 2.93 Power Rank: 6.26 of 20 The .338 Winchester Magnum was designed in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. An honest assessment suggests the 338 Win. my opinion on the matter is that the .300WIN Nd the .338WIN are so close in ballistics it isnt even worth thinking about. So after sighting-in, always check your individual rifle at various ranges to see how close its trajectory comes to the published data. Typical bullet weights for factory ammunition are 200 gr (13 g), 210 gr (14 g), 225 gr (14.6 g) and the 250 gr (16 g). Drop at extended distances. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. It had a 26" barrel and the same load of 96.6 grains of RL33 & loaded to fit the factory box mag would go closer to 2850. A-Frame bullets. 1249.6. Obviously, the piece of paper. A second grizzly came out and I left.The author harvestedthis whitetail with his .338. This can be useful in comparing cartridges or loads. .338 Win Mag Trajectory shooterscalculator.com free .340 Weatherby Magnum 265 grains, 2725 fps, .778 BC. endobj /OPM 1 Here are the features to watch out for. The .338 Winchester Magnum is adequate for hunting heavy game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb) and sometimes heavier, utilizing premium bullet designs doing its best work when used at closer ranges where impact velocity is high in order to maximize wounding potential. Since 1939, more hunters have relied on Remington Core-Lokt than any other big game ammunition, and rightly so. /op false /SA false /CS0 13 0 R /FunctionType 2 /Coords [0 0 1 0] To further illustrate that same point, consider the supersonic ranges of the two cartridges. We'll display standard charts for a classic grid look, or select "Visualize" for an enhanced visualization of the data. This past summer I dusted off the Ruger .338 in preparation for hunting season. Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a .300 Weatherby Magnum round averages out to 4070 ft-lb, while a .338 Winchester Magnum round averages out to about 3920 ft-lb. With the best magnum performance in a standard action, the 30 Nosler was introduced as a more evolved cartridge option. /OP true Love this post >> Other cartridges eventually turned my head, though, and the .338 has stood idle for the last decade.Grizzly tracks along the hunting trail are enough to make a hunter carry a rifle chambered for a big cartridge, like the .338 Winchester Magnum. While we have went to great lengths to make sure that it's as accurate as possible this rendering should not be used to generate specs for casings. The minimum amount of IMR 4350 propellant, listed in the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, loaded with Hornady 225-gr. The bullet thats defined self-defense for a generation is now available as a component. AccuBonds with 71.5 grs. Grizzly tracks pocked the dust. Before we get too far into this topic, we need to discuss what we even mean when we talk about wind deflection or wind drift. 338WM has ALL THE POWER!! Don't miss your chance to own exclusive Federal-branded Stone Glacier apparel. Its designers envisioned it as a cartridge for large animals like elk and moose,. /CA 1 The longest shot I have ever taken with a 338 win mag was a first shot kill on a moose at 1100 yards. 2) The good .30 caliber bullets start at 200 grains. At this distance, the .308 Win is out of the game and the .300 WinMag is still good for medium game. /Functions [16 0 R 17 0 R] /SMask /None These bullets have a history of shedding their jacket, coming apart, quickly losing their energy and not penetrating well into the vitals on some hits on elk size game. About noon I hiked along the edge of a timbered draw toward another vantage point.. /Encode [0 1 1 0] Rifle Trajectory Table By Chuck Hawks In order to hit a distant target a rifle must be correctly sighted-in, and to accomplish that the . The bull pitched over forward. Tipped Triple Shock, at a higher velocity for a flatter trajectory at long range.A reduced velocity load with Hornady 225-gr. /Length 20 0 R In a 10mph full-value wind with an average load, it drifts 6.3 at 300 yards, 18.5 at 500 yards, and 88.5 at 1,000 yards. Firing a 210 gr. >> 21 0 obj That placed the new Magnum directly between the .375 H&H and the .300 Weatherby. The most common bullets loaded for the .338 Winchester range from 200 gr (13 g) to 250 gr (16 g). I want this to be the best ballistic trajectory calculator out there. 338 Winchester Magnum; 338-06 A-Square; 338-378 Weatherby Magnum; 340 Weatherby Magnum; 35 Whelen; 350 Remington Magnum; 375 Flanged; 375 H&H Magnum; 375 Remington Ultra Magnum; 375 Weatherby Magnum; 378 Weatherby Magnum; 40 S&W; 404 Jeffery; 416 Remington Magnum; 416 Rigby; 45 Auto (ACP) 450 Rigby; 458 Lott; 458 Winchester Magnum; Backfire LLC owns and operates this website. The Winchester engineers had shortened the .375 H&H case to 2.500", and necked it either up or down to hold .458", .338" and .264" diameter bullets, releasing the trio of new magnums in 1958. In a 10mph wind, the 7mm-08 drifts on average 1 at 100 yards, 2.7 at 200 yards, 6.5 at 300 yards, and 12.5 at 400 yards. One of them was jittery and jumped at every shadow. As ranges increase from there, so does the trajectory gap. Throwing 200- to 225-grain bullets 2,950 to 2,800 fps, the 338 Win. Keep in mind this is an approximation and although it is quite accurate it should never replace first-hand experience of shooting your specific firearm and ammunition to determine the bullet drop and windage at different ranges and conditions. . /SMask /None 18 0 obj /S /Transparency AccuBond bullets handloaded in the .338 Win. x+20W032T534S536P(J If I was not planning on shooting past 800 yards I would definitely go with the 300 mag. Well for 500yds I would look at a 260, 6.5x47, 6.5 Creedmore, 7mm-08, 257 Roberts, 25-06, 308, 30-06, 280/AI, 270. /I false /Subtype /Form SST bullets fired from a Ruger M77 shot this group at 100 yafds. I do not know anything about factory ammo. Standing while shooting from a bench allowed my shoulder to somewhat roll with the punch. Because of the low ballistics coefficients of most .223 bullets and the relatively mild velocities, it does not buck wind as well as some other cartridges. Your browsers UserAgent string has been modified and is invalid or does not match other characteristics of your request. A lot of yelling scared off the bear and he spent the restless remainder of the night in the cab of his pickup. endobj >> >> Input your hunting conditions to see the drop, drift, bullet trajectory, velocity, and energy in easy-to-read ballistics charts and graphs. /FunctionType 2 It in no way increases the amount you pay and helps us stay in business. AccuBond bullets shot this group at 100 yds. A maximum rise of 3 inches is appropriate for hunting the smaller species of big game, creatures from perhaps 75 pounds to 150 pounds on the hoof, which typically have a kill zone of about 8 inches from top to bottom. But pertaining to your question, with proper hand loads both can be souped up to much better ballistics. Cartridge Type: RifleHeight: 2.5"Width: 0.532"Average FPS: 2819Average Energy: 3916Average Gr: 222Recoil: 2.93Power Rank: 6.26 of 20. Mag. The .338 Win. 7mm Remington MagnumDespite its age, the 7mm Rem Mags ballistics perform well even by todays standards. Please let me know how it can be improved upon. Winchester Ballistics Calculator Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. /X0 18 0 R Available. Thus, the time it takes for a bullet to reach the target is an important factor in determining wind drift. /Matrix [1 0 0 1 0 0] The optic is topped off with a bullet drop compensator to give the shooter an efficient holdover for . My Winchester 71 in 450 Alaskan has a virtually identical trajectory as the 458 Winchester, so I sight it in dead on at 100, putting it about 4 low at 150. If you drop a dumbbell and a paperback book off a building and all else is equal, which one lands first? The .338 Federal generates 3,071 ft.-lbs. The 1960 Winchester catalog lists two .338 Win. /GS0 10 0 R The following is a 500 yard 7mm Rem Magnum ballistic chart that was created using our free online ballistic calculator and details all aspects of the bullets trajectory from the millisecond it leaves the barrel until the time it reaches the 500 yd mark. 10 0 obj /op true . may be the better option then the 300 Win. /Range [0 100 -128 127 -128 127] Muzzle velocity of a .338 with 200 grain bullet = 2630 Bullet drop at 300 yards with zero at 200 yards - .30-06 with 180 grain bullet = 8.6 inches Bullet drop at 300 yards with zero at 200 yards - .338 with 200 grain bullet = 9.4 inches There is not an appreciable difference between these two cartridges. .\ Mag. A-Frame bullet was recovered from a bull elk. Vortex Optics Diamondback 3.5-1050 BDC (MOA) Riflescope. endobj The bear snapped at the sting of the bullet then ran into a line of dark alders as the sun set. Mitchell, in 4 . Heading to Colorado this fall and starting to develop a load for my 338 win mag, always ran the 225 gr accubond; they've pounded black bear and mule deer, but started looking into the 210 gr Barnes ttsx and the 230gr Hornady eld-x, the accubond had acceptable accuracy but wasn't "great" 1.25-1.5". Because bullets such as the Barnes Triple Shock and Swift A-Frame hold on to most of their weight when they hit game, many hunters have passed over the .338 in favor smaller caliber cartridges, especially .300 magnums. WIND SPEED Obviously, the faster the wind speed, the more energy it pushes against the bullet, and thus the more the bullet will drift in the wind. It's filled more tags on more continents than any other load. If you do not have a Shooting Chronograph, I strongly suggest you purchase one. Register to save your loads for viewing at a later time. A grizzly was no match for a 250-gr. These cartridges were based off of the 375 H&H magnum brass with less taper in the body to allow for more powder. To save space, the following abbreviations are used in the table below: Wb = Weight of bullet (in grains); MV = Muzzle Velocity (in feet per second); BC = Ballistic Coefficient; MRT = Mid-Range Trajectory; yards = yds. Note:For an expanded version of this table showing more loads, including British, European, wildcat, obsolescent American and proprietary calibers, see the Expanded Rifle Trajectory Table. Cartridge. A maximum bullet rise of 1.5 inches is appropriate for shooting small animals, as they present a small target, particularly if head shots are necessary. 2023 Backfire LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Utah, USA. /Domain [0 1] /CA 1 vx$&ON9V$)A~!Umju+>+r?#YLDW for a balance of flat trajectory, maximum muzzle energy, highest bullet SD, and best momentum. At 500 yards, it drifts 19.5 and at 1,000 yards it drifts 95. Copyright 2002, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. >> ; inches = "; MPBR = Maximum Point Blank Range; BT = Ballistic Tip; FP = Flat Point, HP = Hollow Point; RN = Round Nose; Sp = Spitzer; SP = Spire Point; SSp = Semi-Spitzer. Explore this site to compare these rounds . .308 WinchesterThe .308 has long been known as an accurate round and is frequently used to shoot long distances, but it does drift in the wind more than many similar cartridges. The 270 . /Shading << endobj I took a seat with a wide view in hopes a spooked elk might run past.The .338 Win. Your information will never be shared and you can unsubscribe with one click at anytime. Terminal Ascent 300 Win Magnum. Put 190-210s in a 300wm and you will be happy. You are using an out of date browser. Vor-Tx Rifle. >> One of the downsides of the .338 Lapua is that the most popular projectiles also tend to be the very worst for clean killing at extended ranges. Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. So dont think of the time of flight as being a function of just the bullet weight. /ColorSpace 13 0 R /OP true Guess it's a matter of what you want. Mag. I might not have explained this exactly so all you long range guys don't blow me up on this. 25 0 obj In fact, after a spring and summer of shooting the reduced-recoil loads, the accuracy of my full-power hunting loads also improved. Wind drift and wind deflection are used interchangeably in common conversation, but wind deflection is the more correct term because it highlights how the wind makes a bullet fly slightly askew as it travels forward. P300WTA1. /ShadingType 2 endobj Looking at 300 Win Mag Ballistics #1. holds about 48.6 grains of water. of IMR 4350. Ammo2U.com ~ As a participant in the Amazon Associates program and other affiliate services, I may earn a small amount of money if you buy something after clicking on a link. The ballistics coefficient is a measurement of the bullets resistance to the forces of air while in flight. Or he can shoot a lighter bullet, like a Nosler 225-grain AccuBond or Barnes 210-gr. << See all the benefits that set FireStick apart to provide the most convenient, safe and consistent performance ever. Given a 10mph wind and an average load, it drifts just 0.3 at 100 yards, 14.5 at 500 yards, and 69 at 1,000 yards. /Type /ExtGState 11 0 obj Sighting-in a hunting rifle to hit a certain number of inches high at 100 yards (or 100 meters) maximizes the point blank range of the rifle and cartridge and is superior to zeroing at a fixed distance like 200 yards. This compact, muscular round begs comparison with the larger .30-06 and the much larger .338 Winchester Magnum. bullets. bullets to nearly the same place at 300 yards. %PDF-1.4 Required fields are marked *. On average, a 6.5 PRC bullet in a 10mph full value wind drifts 0.2 at 100 yards, 2 at 200 yards, and 4.3 at 300 yards. SPC (110 BTSP 22 0 obj This trajectory table can also serve as a comparative tool, allowing the reader to compare the trajectories of different cartridges or loads. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. What Magnification Do You Need. stream /ca 0.699997 In the table below I used the term "mid-range trajectory," abbreviated "MRT.". All these calibers are more than capable to 500yds and more. After looking through Hornady's website, the 300 win mag with a 180 grain bullet comes out of the tube at 3100 fps with Hornady's Superformance Ammo, with it, comes 3900 ft lbs of energy. It depends on what your hunting and if you are reloading. It made it to the water and died.Handloaded Nosler 225-gr. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 2 185-grain TSX BT Sectional Density .231 Ballistic Coefficient .352 C.O.A.L 3.310" 160-grain TTSX FB Sectional Density .200 Ballistic Coefficient .342 C.O.A.L 3.340" Please know that we only recommend products we trust and have used ourselves. . The two most important variables are the Initial Velocity and the Ballistic Coefficient. With a case capacity of 114.2 gr, the 338 Lapua can hold over 30% . I heard from a pretty well known long range shooter that bullet weight after a thousand yards is one difference. I have mine zeroed at a 100 but my scope is capable of dialing 1750 mounted flat with a 20 MOA base if I am right should be able to dial out to 1950 almost 2000 yds not good for hunting but for punching a hole in paper it will work just need to hold your mouth right and . Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page. A .338 shooter has the option of shooting a heavy bullet, like Swift 275-gr. The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site. Drop at 1000: 194 inches. The .338 Winchester Magnum was designed in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This next 338 Win Mag ballistics chart shows 225 grain Hornady SST Superformance rounds. Thank you. If your scope is not 1.5 inches over the bore, and most scopes with oversize objectives require higher mounts, your trajectory will vary from those given below. Factory loaded ammunition for commercial use can be found from manufacturers such as Winchester (Olin), Howa, Kimber, and Remington. Carries like a 380 Auto. Hornady The below 338 Winchester Mag ballistic table shows 200 grain Hornady SST Superformance rounds. This gave me a great start in understanding wind drift. Youre looking at 300 yards. The cartridges have the ability to take down targets up to 850 yards before noticeable trajectory and wound penetration drop-off occurs. bullets at 350 yardsand farther. /N 1 Rightly so: It offers tremendous performance on an incredibly broad spectrum of game at an affordable cost in recoil. << Get a Federal Multi-Tool for $2 with ammo purchase. Brand: Thompson Center. After looking through Hornady's website, the 300 win mag with a 180 grain bullet comes out of the tube at 3100 fps with Hornady's Superformance Ammo, with it, comes 3900 ft lbs of energy. /ExtGState << >> >> xi`TE0\Uw}Mtt cD,D *8;. An overview of the .338 caliber for use on medium game is given in the .338 Winchester Magnum text and those considering using any of the .338's on medium game are urged to read these as a foundation. Either one will kill something a long ways out there. Unlike the.338 Lapua, the.338 Win Mag is capable of being chambered in some of the most popular bolt action and semi auto hunting rifles out there. Mag.. There may be a few reasons to choose the .300 Winchester Magnum over the .338 Winchester Magnum but being "quite a bit flatter" isn't one of them. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. /Type /Group Though the 6.8 Western is more powerful than the 6.5 Creedmoor, it performs similarly in the wind. 338 win mag 2925 fps with 225 grain cutting edge bullet .64 bc. It resists wind drift well. A few days into the hunt and an eternity into the wilderness my guide and I spotted a huge grizzly at timberline. The breeze flowing out of the draw brought the musk of elk. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. The 1100 was stretching it for this cartridge. When using similar weight and configured bullets, the .338 is pretty much the practical equivalent of the .300 in terms of trajectory and, in some cases, can be seen to be the slightly flatter round. . << The email address you entered is not valid. 200 yds. The 7.62 is officially effective to 1,000 yards (though, it will do the job . For bigger game such as elk or bear, I'll select a baseline cartridge such as a 200-grain .338 Federal and compare its 100-yard energy to the long-range energy profiles of the same-weight bullets in a .338 Win. The 338 Winchester Magnum is an accurate round, and many 225 grain bullets are launched at 2,800 feet per second and still deliver over one ton of energy at 500 yards. Sierra GameKing and Speer Grand Slam bullets were about the only fairly-pointed 250-gr. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723.