Every .338 Lapua Mag factory load we have sourced (20 from 8 makers): G1 BC, muzzle velocity, drop at 500 and energy at 500 side by side, with a drop chart and max ethical hunting range for each.
| Load | gr | BC | MV fps / barrel | 500 yd mil | 500 yd ft·lb | Transonic yd | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapua 231 gr Naturalis (N508) | 231 | G1 0.373 | 3,018 / 27″ | 2.7 | 1,773 | 800 | maker |
| Hornady Custom 240 gr CX | 240 | G1 0.611 | 2,900 / 24″ | 2.5 | 2,516 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Lapua 248 gr AP485 armor piercing (AP485) | 248 | G7 0.289 | 2,936 / 27″ | 2.5 | 2,582 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Norma 250 gr Golden Target HPBT | 250 | G1 0.684 | 2,838 / 26″ | 2.5 | 2,666 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Hornady 250 gr BTHP Match | 250 | G1 0.670 | 2,860 / 24″ | 2.5 | 2,682 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Lapua 250 gr Scenar (GB488) | 250 | G7 0.322 | 2,920 / 27″ | 2.4 | 2,747 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 250 gr | 250 | G7 0.318 | 2,950 / 24″ | 2.4 | 2,791 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Lapua 250 gr Lock Base (B408) | 250 | G7 0.310 | 2,920 / 27″ | 2.4 | 2,687 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Lapua 253 gr API526 armor piercing incendiary (API526) | 253 | G7 0.269 | 2,905 / 27″ | 2.6 | 2,449 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Hornady Precision Hunter 270 gr ELD-X | 270 | G7 0.381 | 2,800 / 24″ | 2.6 | 2,956 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Barnes VOR-TX 280 gr LRX BT | 280 | G1 0.667 | 2,600 / 24″ | 3.2 | 2,418 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Winchester 285 gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP | 285 | G1 0.756 | 2,690 / 24″ | 2.8 | 2,843 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Hornady 285 gr ELD Match | 285 | G7 0.417 | 2,745 / 24″ | 2.6 | 3,115 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Nosler Match Grade 300 gr Custom Competition | 300 | G1 0.800 | 2,650 / 24″ | 2.9 | 2,977 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Barnes Precision Match 300 gr OTM BT | 300 | G1 0.716 | 2,600 / 24″ | 3.1 | 2,697 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Berger 300 gr Hybrid OTM Tactical | 300 | G7 0.421 | 2,725 / 26″ | 2.7 | 3,241 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Berger 300 gr Elite Hunter | 300 | G7 0.417 | 2,725 / 26″ | 2.7 | 3,227 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 300 gr | 300 | G7 0.387 | 2,580 / 24″ | 3.1 | 2,761 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Lapua 300 gr Scenar (GB528) | 300 | G7 0.368 | 2,690 / 27″ | 2.8 | 2,953 | 1,000+ | maker |
| Lapua 300 gr AP529 armor piercing (AP529) | 300 | G7 0.366 | 2,723 / 27″ | 2.8 | 3,026 | 1,000+ | maker |
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Standard conditions, 100 yd zero, the maker's test barrel. Open any load for the full chart, or build the rig in the app and it corrects for your barrel and your air.