Rifle bullet trajectory set at 3 inch mid-range rise. stream This difference in case length directly affects case capacity. 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. /Type /ExtGState That bullet may take 0.2 more seconds to reach the target. /Subtype /Form At the reloading bench I assembled Nosler 225-gr. So dont think of the time of flight as being a function of just the bullet weight. For example, while it's uncommon to see .338 Win Mag ammo using bullets heavier than 250 grains (225 and 250 grain bullet weights are most common), 270 grain, 280 grain, 285 grain, and even 300 grain bullets are very popular with the .338 Lapua. Ultra-high velocity, magnum ammunition is how Roy Weatherby got started in the 1940s. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. What Makes a Great .338 Win Mag Scope. /Type /Group /Length1 31756 Opening morning of elk season I hunted with three young fellows. 7mm-08Ballistically, the mild 7mm-08 performs acceptably in the wind, but does not stand out for its ability to resist wind drift. 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. endobj >> I started hiking over, but stopped part way there when a grizzly came out of the draw. << SST bullets fired from a Ruger M77 shot this group at 100 yafds. With the best magnum performance in a standard action, the 30 Nosler was introduced as a more evolved cartridge option. of . 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 . It's filled more tags on more continents than any other load. A second grizzly came out and I left.The author harvestedthis whitetail with his .338. Your browsers UserAgent string has been modified and is invalid or does not match other characteristics of your request. A couple weeks later the whitetail rut was starting. $ 34.99 - $ 150.99. The following data was developed by my friend F.R. Mag. 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. /Matrix [1 0 0 1 0 0] << It is excellent to 800 yards. 16 0 obj Bullet Weight (Grains) Bullet Type Clear all selections. /ShadingType 2 The ballistic muzzle velocity for 185 grain gliding metal expanding has 3,080 ft/s and loads as big as the 225 grain Interbond can be purchased. /ColorSpace 13 0 R My Marlin 336 in 35 Remington has the same sight in, as does my Marlin 95 in 44 Kodiak (a .429 wildcat based on the 45-70 and launching 300 grain slugs at 2250). Mag. >>] A .338 shooter has the option of shooting a heavy bullet, like Swift 275-gr. With 150-grain bullets, figure about 3,420 fps for the .300, 2,997 for the .308, according to a Nosler Handloading Manual. The 270 . << I took a seat with a wide view in hopes a spooked elk might run past.The .338 Win. I do not know anything about factory ammo. The .338 Winchester Magnum is one of the most popular magnum cartridges for large American game. By adding trajectories to the panel on the right you may produce charts and graphs that show the different trajectories side by side. /GS0 10 0 R When it was introduced in 1958, the .338 Win. Carries like a 380 Auto. 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. Trajectory (Path of Bullet) Cartridge Name Bullet Weight Bullet Type Product Code B/C Muzzle 100 Yards . /CA 1 Stuff the .300 with about 73 grains of IMR 4831 powder, and it should kick that bullet out at 3,150 fps. Zeroed at 200 yards, those powerful slugs drop little more than a 180-grain bullet from the 300 Win. We all have opinions and mine is that the 338wm isn't enough for the heavier run of the mill high bc bullets, it is a smaller case than the 300wm. The small differences in trajectory and ballistic package over the 30-grain weight spread of the bullets indicate good balance between velocity and energy. However, the .338 is back in service due to the increasing number of grizzly bears where I hunt. I watched deer going in and out of a long and timbered draw. 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. endobj Its casing is adapted from the 338 Win Mag, which itself is a shortened version of the 375 H&H Magnum. More mid-range rise can be accepted when hunting larger animals (a 4 inch MRT might be appropriate when hunting mule deer, for example), but if a mixed bag hunt for larger and smaller species is envisioned, then the 3 inch rise used for this table is probably safer. /Shading << /GS0 11 0 R 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. except to the shooter! . The .338 Federal generates 3,071 ft.-lbs. This trajectory table can also serve as a comparative tool, allowing the reader to compare the trajectories of different cartridges or loads. Hits like a 9mm Luger. 22 0 obj 500 yards is definitely not the limit, I just didnt have any more data for longer ranges. To put this into perspective, the 338 Lapua Mag has 88% more recoil than the 300 Win Mag when used in the same rifle. Bushnell Trophy Multi-X Reticle Riflescope. 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. >> 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). 338-378 WBY MAG Nosler Partition. *2PHwR\P@at&rg(gp! The bullet thats defined self-defense for a generation is now available as a component. Must add the Federal Dry Bag to your cart, one per order. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah. 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. 1) I find no fault with either choice as a big game cartridge. h . One thing you need to consider is most people on here quote target bullet ballistics for hunting purposes like the Amax and Berger. Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36mm Riflescope. 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. The following data was developed in a McMillan Talon rifle, with a 26-inch barrel. Remember quoting energy figures with target bullets is worthless because they shed there weight upon contact negating any drive through energy figures. AccuBonds with 71.5 grs. How heavy? Don't miss your chance to own exclusive Federal-branded Stone Glacier apparel. That placed the new Magnum directly between the .375 H&H and the .300 Weatherby. you could make it a no brainer and get a .340 Wby or larger. For large big game at the longer distances the 338 is a better choice with reloads. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There are two common models for ballistics coefficient: the g1 and the g7. Wind drift simply means the distance the wind pushes a flying bullet off its trajectory during flight. 21 0 obj << /CA 0.699997 lol. 19 0 obj /Range [0 100 -128 127 -128 127] /X0 18 0 R 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. The first number is the value of this cartridge, and the last number is the value of the most powerful round in our bullet database. /SMask /None In a 10mph full-value wind, it drifts only .3 at 100 yards, 4.2 at 300 yards, 12.3 at 500 yards, and 56.6 at 1,000 yards. JavaScript is disabled. However, just to give you an idea of the benefits of the 300 PRC over the .300 Win Mag at long range, consider this: the .300 Win Mag has 20 (~8%) more bullet drop at 1,000 yards and 96 (12%) more bullet drop at 1,500 yards with a 200 yard zero. Available. Thus between the muzzle and the distance given as the MPBR, the bullet never strays more than 3 inches above or below the line of sight (1.5 inches for varmint loads). The .338 bullet had poked a neat hole through it with no bloodshot meat.Elk are the main reason hunters carry a .338 Win. bullets available the first year hunting with the Ruger. A-Frame, for a tough and deep strike. Mag.-like performance from a more compact, efficient cartridge. /CS0 13 0 R Factory loaded ammunition for commercial use can be found from manufacturers such as Winchester (Olin), Howa, Kimber, and Remington. I leaned the rifle against a tree within easy reach. << 1531.3. Looking at 300 Win Mag Ballistics 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. x+w6PH/2PI\@ Or he can shoot a lighter bullet, like a Nosler 225-grain AccuBond or Barnes 210-gr. To further illustrate that same point, consider the supersonic ranges of the two cartridges. /CS /DeviceCMYK This next 338 Win Mag ballistics chart shows 225 grain Hornady SST Superformance rounds. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. /Subtype /Form And the thing about heavier bullets being more accurate at 1k and farther goes with same caliber heavier bullets, when you step up from .308 in diameter to .338 that's more surface area for the wind to push against. Rifle true zero at 275 Yards. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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