.338 Lapua Magnum Ammunition Federal vs Hornady vs Lapua

[Relja]

Hello All,

I will be doing my first ELR shooting upto 2600 metres (precious furthest distance was 600 yards).

I have a DTA SRSA2 in 338 lapua magnum with an era-tac inclination mount and ZCO 527.

I am just about to purchase some ammo and was originally going to grab some factory Lapua .338, I was advised to go 300 grain instead of 250 for the Lapua.

I wanted to check if it was best to go with the Lapua factory or should I go Federal premium with 300 grain Bergers (factory load) or even 285grain Hornady BTHP (factory load).

Sadly, I do not have the time to reload the quantity that I require for this course.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[TripleBull]

If you can find the Berger factory ammo with 300 grain OTM, that's the best performing factory ammo I've seen. In both of my 338LMs, it produced lowest SD and ES for factory ammo. Also has better BC than Lapua Scenars. Fair price too. Uses Lapua brass.

 

[GIXXER2000]

Lapua, Federal then Hornady is the way I would go. I reload and when I shoot my 338lm at matches i shoot Berger 300's.

 

[ShootnFool8]

Where is the class you're taking. If you don't mind me asking.

 

[GIXXER2000]

Not a class local ELR match. Target were approx 1680, 2100, 2650 yards. The target were 40x40 and I had hits on all 3 targets. If you are looking for a class Gun Site in AZ is a good place to start..

 

[4thandbleek]

Definitely the 338 Edge. Not even in the same class as the 300 PRC despite what Hornady's adds say. If your going out to 2500 yards, a 300 grain bullet is a better choice than anything 200 in the 30 caliber.

 

[b6graham]

Definitely the 338 Edge. Not even in the same class as the 300 PRC despite what Hornady's adds say. If your going out to 2500 yards, a 300 grain bullet is a better choice than anything 200 in the 30 caliber.

Wtf are you talking about

 

[Steel head]

Definitely the 338 Edge. Not even in the same class as the 300 PRC despite what Hornady's adds say. If your going out to 2500 yards, a 300 grain bullet is a better choice than anything 200 in the 30 caliber.

 

[ShootnFool8]

It begins! Lol

 

[4thandbleek]

Wtf are you talking about

If OP is thinking of shooting 2000 yard or more, a 300 grain bullet is a better choice. I have had good luck with it @ 1500+ yards.

 

[Relja]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Today, I ordered Lapua factory 300 grain for the course.

 

[Relja]

Where is the class you're taking. If you don't mind me asking.

Alberta up in canuckistan. Rob Furlongs High Angle Precision course.

 

[Steel head]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Today, I ordered Lapua factory 300 grain for the course.

I seriously doubt you’ll be disappointed.
Berger makes good ammo and the Berger 300 is a solid performer.

 

[MechanicGino]

Sorry, if its DUMB question:
338 lapua and 338lapua magnum are same round? (I'm new to ELR shooting).
Thanks for any information and training me...

 

[ShootnFool8]

Sorry, if its DUMB question:
338 lapua and 338lapua magnum are same round? (I'm new to ELR shooting).
Thanks for any information and training me...

Yes

 

[A5scott]

Berger factory 300 grain OTM had an SD of 7 fps and 2750fps average velocity in my 29" barrel. I'd go with Berger factory or Lapua ammo. They should be the most consistent. 300 grains for the splash and spotting.