.338 Lapua Magnum — ballistic table
26 loads from the pointMoA database with drop, wind drift and energy computed by the app's engine. Manufacturer data, identical conditions for the whole calibre — the rows can be compared with one another.
Reference conditions
Zero at 100 m, line of sight 50 mm above the bore, 15 °C, 1013.25 hPa, 50 % humidity, wind 4 m/s from 3 o'clock (full value). Muzzle velocity and ballistic coefficient from the manufacturer's data sheet; the velocity was measured in the manufacturer's test barrel — a shorter barrel gives less.
Drop, drift and energy
| Load | Weight (gr) | V0 (m/s) | BC | Drop 100 m (cm) | Drop 200 m (cm) | Drop 300 m (cm) | Drop 400 m (cm) | Drop 500 m (cm) | Drift 500 m (cm) | E 500 m (J) | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapua Naturalis 231 grLead-free copper · manufacturer data sheet | 231 | 920 | 0.373 G1 | 0.0 | -9.1 | -35.6 | -83.6 | -158.3 | -67.0 | 2180 | Open in the calculator |
| Hornady 338 Lapua Magnum 240 gr CX CustomCX Custom · test barrel 609.6 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 240 | 884 | 0.611 G1 | 0.0 | -9.2 | -34.4 | -77.8 | -141.9 | -39.0 | 3226 | Open in the calculator |
| PPU (Prvi Partizan) 338 Lapua Magnum MATCH Solid 240 grSolid · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 240 | 910 | 0.643 G1 | 0.0 | -8.3 | -31.4 | -71.4 | -130.3 | -35.2 | 3562 | Open in the calculator |
| Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 250 gr Sierra Matchking Boat-Tail Hollow PointSierra Matchking Boat-Tail Hollow Point · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 899 | 0.587 G1 | 0.0 | -8.8 | -33.2 | -75.4 | -138.0 | -39.9 | 3396 | Open in the calculator |
| Hornady 338 Lapua 250 gr BTHP MatchBTHP Match · test barrel 609.6 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 872 | 0.670 G1 | 0.0 | -9.4 | -35.0 | -78.6 | -142.7 | -35.8 | 3457 | Open in the calculator |
| Lapua Lock Base 250 grFMJBT (Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail) · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 890 | 0.310 G7 | 0.0 | -9.0 | -33.7 | -76.2 | -139.0 | -38.1 | 3437 | Open in the calculator |
| Lapua Scenar 250 grOpen Tip Match · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 890 | 0.322 G7 | 0.0 | -8.9 | -33.4 | -75.4 | -137.4 | -36.4 | 3524 | Open in the calculator |
| Norma Golden Target 250 grHPBT · test barrel 660 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 865 | 0.684 G1 | 0.0 | -9.6 | -35.6 | -79.8 | -144.6 | -35.3 | 3438 | Open in the calculator |
| PPU (Prvi Partizan) 338 Lapua Magnum FMJ BT 250 grFMJ BT · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 900 | 0.605 G1 | 0.0 | -8.7 | -32.8 | -74.5 | -136.3 | -38.4 | 3477 | Open in the calculator |
| PPU (Prvi Partizan) 338 Lapua Magnum HP BT 250 grHP BT · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 900 | 0.605 G1 | 0.0 | -8.7 | -32.8 | -74.5 | -136.3 | -38.4 | 3477 | Open in the calculator |
| PPU (Prvi Partizan) 338 Lapua Magnum MATCH HP BT 250 grHP BT · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 900 | 0.598 G1 | 0.0 | -8.7 | -32.9 | -74.8 | -136.8 | -38.9 | 3449 | Open in the calculator |
| RWS SPEED TIP PROFESSIONAL 16.2 gSPEED TIP PROFESSIONAL · test barrel 650 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 875 | 0.566 G1 | 0.0 | -9.6 | -36.0 | -81.5 | -149.1 | -43.3 | 3108 | Open in the calculator |
| RWS TARGET ELITE PLUS 250 grTARGET ELITE PLUS · test barrel 650 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 860 | 0.639 G1 | 0.0 | -9.9 | -36.6 | -82.3 | -149.5 | -38.5 | 3251 | Open in the calculator |
| Sellier & Bellot HPBT 250 grHPBT · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 250 | 868 | 0.331 G7 | 0.0 | -9.6 | -35.5 | -79.8 | -144.9 | -36.7 | 3386 | Open in the calculator |
| Hornady 338 Lapua Magnum 270 gr ELD‑X Precision HunterELD‑X Precision Hunter · test barrel 609.6 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 270 | 853 | 0.381 G7 | 0.0 | -9.9 | -36.2 | -80.7 | -145.4 | -32.1 | 3816 | Open in the calculator |
| Barnes VOR-TX Rifle LRX BT 280 grLRX BT · test barrel 609.6 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 280 | 792 | 0.667 G1 | 0.0 | -12.6 | -44.9 | -99.5 | -179.4 | -41.5 | 3103 | Open in the calculator |
| Hornady 338 Lapua 285 gr ELD MatchELD Match · test barrel 609.6 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 285 | 837 | 0.394 G7 | 0.0 | -10.4 | -37.8 | -84.0 | -151.0 | -31.8 | 3931 | Open in the calculator |
| Winchester Match 285 gr Match BTHPMatch BTHP · manufacturer data sheet | 285 | 820 | 0.756 G1 | 0.0 | -11.1 | -40.2 | -89.0 | -159.9 | -34.1 | 3683 | Open in the calculator |
| Sako TRG Precision 299 grOpen Tip Match · manufacturer data sheet | 299 | 840 | 0.738 G1 | 0.0 | -10.4 | -37.9 | -84.3 | -151.9 | -33.8 | 4029 | Open in the calculator |
| Barnes Precision Match OTM BT 300 grOTM · test barrel 609.6 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 792 | 0.716 G1 | 0.0 | -12.4 | -44.3 | -97.9 | -176.0 | -38.2 | 3475 | Open in the calculator |
| Berger Elite Hunter 300 grElite Hunter · test barrel 660.4 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 831 | 0.417 G7 | 0.0 | -10.6 | -38.2 | -84.6 | -151.6 | -30.1 | 4192 | Open in the calculator |
| Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 300 grHybrid OTM Tactical · test barrel 660.4 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 831 | 0.421 G7 | 0.0 | -10.5 | -38.1 | -84.4 | -151.2 | -29.8 | 4212 | Open in the calculator |
| Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 300 gr Sierra Matchking Boat-Tail Hollow PointSierra Matchking Boat-Tail Hollow Point · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 786 | 0.768 G1 | 0.0 | -12.6 | -44.6 | -98.2 | -175.9 | -35.7 | 3557 | Open in the calculator |
| Lapua Scenar 300 grOpen Tip Match · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 820 | 0.368 G7 | 0.0 | -11.2 | -40.4 | -89.6 | -161.2 | -35.4 | 3807 | Open in the calculator |
| PPU (Prvi Partizan) 338 Lapua Magnum HP BT 300 grHP BT · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 840 | 0.670 G1 | 0.0 | -10.6 | -38.6 | -86.2 | -155.9 | -37.8 | 3812 | Open in the calculator |
| Sellier & Bellot HPBT 300 grHPBT · test barrel 690 mm · manufacturer data sheet | 300 | 827 | 0.390 G7 | 0.0 | -10.8 | -39.1 | -86.7 | -155.7 | -32.7 | 4007 | Open in the calculator |
The table is indicative: it is computed from catalogue data under reference conditions, not from your barrel and your lot of ammunition. Verify the trajectory on the range before relying on it.
Firearms in this calibre from the database
17 firearms from the app database. Barrel length and twist rate as stated by the manufacturer or the retailer; a dash means no data.
| Model | Barrel | Twist rate |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett MRAD 26" | 660 mm | 1:9.4" |
| Blaser R8 685 mm | 685 mm | 254 mm / 10" |
| Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle 27" | 686 mm | 1:9.3 |
| Christensen Arms TFM 27" | 686 mm | 1:9.3 |
| Sako Sako TRG 22/42 690 mm 1:10" | 690 mm | 1:10" |
| Sako Sako TRG 22/42 A1 508 mm 1:10" | 508 mm | 1:10" |
| Sako Sako TRG 22/42 A1 690 mm 1:10" | 690 mm | 1:10" |
| Sako Sako TRG M10 510 mm 1:10" | 510 mm | 1:10" |
| Sako Sako TRG M10 690 mm 1:10" | 690 mm | 1:10" |
| Savage Arms 110 Core Hunter Pro 24" | 610 mm | 1:9" |
| Savage Arms 110 Core Tactical 26" | 660 mm | 1:9" |
| Savage Arms 110 Elite Precision 30" 1:9.25" | 762 mm | 1:9.25" |
| Savage Arms 110 Elite Precision 30" 1:9" | 762 mm | 1:9" |
| Savage Arms 110 Magnum Target 26" | 660 mm | 1:9" |
| Savage Arms 110 Precision 24" 1:9.25" | 610 mm | 1:9.25" |
| Savage Arms 110 Precision 24" 1:9.3" | 610 mm | 1:9.3" |
| Steyr Arms SSG 08 690 mm | 690 mm | 1:10" |
The pointMoA app
This load in your Armory — in the app
In the Armory of the pointMoA app you pick the load from this same database: the list narrows to the calibre and the ammunition card fills in weight, velocity and ballistic coefficient by itself. You compute the trajectory for your own firearm, check your zero with the zeroing assistant and save the result in the log — no account and no Internet.