How much does a 338 Lapua drop at 300 yards?
1/10th Mil Settings for the .338 Lapua Magnum, 250-grain BTHP Match Round
| Distance | Trajectory Path | 10 MPH Wind Drift |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | -9.86″ | 4.6″ |
| 325 | -12.55″ | 5.4″ |
| 350 | -15.60″ | 6.3″ |
| 375 | -19.02″ | 7.3″ |
What is the maximum effective range of the 338 Lapua?
about 1,750 metres
338 cartridge is 14.93 mm (0.588 in) in diameter (rim) and 93.5 mm (3.68 in) long. It can penetrate better-than-standard military body armor at ranges of up to 1,000 metres (1,090 yd), and has a maximum effective range of about 1,750 metres (1,910 yd) with C.I.P.
What is the drop on a 338 Lapua?
338 Lapua Magnum (8.60x70mm)
| Bullet Drop (Inches) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100y 91m | 200y 183m | |
| Lapua250 | 4443 | 4022 |
| HSM230 | 4569 | 4148 |
| Wind Drift (Inches) 10 mph Crosswind |
How accurate is a 338 Lapua?
338 LM ammunition also carries a 0.5 MOA guarantee. This allows demanding shooters and professionals to accurately place the massive energy of the Lapua onto even the smallest target. A long range and high energy cartridge can also be a precise and repeatable.
Is a 338 Lapua bigger than a 300 win mag?
The 338 Lapua shoots larger diameter and heavier bullets that are generally more aerodynamic than the bullets the 300 Win Mag uses. The two cartridges have a similar trajectory at normal hunting ranges, but typical 338 Lapua loads have 30-40% more muzzle energy.
How far does a 6.5 Creedmoor drop at 500 yards?
2.1 mil
At 500 yards the 6.5 Creedmoor drops 2.1 mil with . 6 mil drift in a 10mph crosswind compared to 2.5 mil of drop and . 9 mil of drift for the 308.
Is 338 Lapua bigger than 6.5 Creedmoor?
There’s just a 3.9” difference between the two at 500 yards, which is certainly not an unmanageable difference for fans of the straggling 6.5 Creedmoor. However, once you get out to 1500 yards, the 6.5 Creedmoor is dropping a full 157.6” more than the . 338 Lapua.
What 338 Lapua does the military use?
Currently, only the most elite Army and Navy special operations units use the MK21 Precision Sniper Rifle chambered for . 338 Lapua Magnum.
Is a 338 Lapua too big for elk?
The . 338 Lapua was originally made to be fired from rifles that are heavier and longer than hunting rifles and have muzzle breaks to mitigate recoil. The shoot great but are too heavy to pack on an elk or moose hunt.