.338 | 250gr | Hornady SP
by Hornady
The Hornady SP (Soft Point) bullet is designed for hunting and handloading, combining reliable expansion with adequate penetration. Constructed with a soft lead core and a exposed lead tip, it promotes controlled deformation upon impact, delivering reliable terminal performance. Typically employed for medium game hunting such as deer and hogs, the SP bullet is suitable for a variety of calibers, including popular choices like .30-06, .308, and .243. One of the key advantages of the Hornady SP bullet is its ability to provide a balance of accuracy and stopping power, making it a favored choice among hunters. Its consistent performance and terminal ballistic characteristics ensure effective energy transfer and humane kills, establishing it as a trusted option in the field.
Specifications
Weight
250 gr (16.20 g)
Diameter
0.338″ (8.59 mm)
Sectional Density
0.313
BC G1
0.431
Type
SP
Min. Twist
1:15.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .338 | 250gr | SP are available in the following cartridges:
Standard
.338 Win Mag.
8.5 x 55 Blaser
.338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved
.338 Lapua Mag.
.33 Win.
8.5 x 63
.338 Rem. Ultra Mag.
8.5 x 68 Fanzoj
8.5 x 63 R
.338 Blaser Mag.
.338 Weatherby RPM
.338 Federal
.338-378 Weath. Mag.
.338 RCM
.338 Marlin Express
.33 Nosler
.338 ARC
8.5 mm Messner Mag.
8.6 mm Blackout
.340 Weath. Mag.
.338 Norma Mag.
.338-06 A-Square
Subsonic
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.338 | 250gr | Partition RN
Nosler · 250gr · BC 0.364
.338 | 250gr | MatchKing
Sierra · 250gr · BC 0.587
.338 | 250gr | PSP
Remington · 250gr · BC 0.433
.338 | 250gr | Expansion Tip
Nosler · 250gr · BC 0.627
.338 | 250gr | Custom Competition
Nosler · 250gr · BC 0.59
.338 | 250gr | Rhino Solid Shank
Rhino Bullets · 250gr · BC 0.492
.338 | 250gr | PP SN
Woodleigh · 250gr · BC 0.431
.338 | 250gr | Kodiak PP SPBC
Alaska Bullet Works · 250gr · BC 0.395
.338 | 250gr | Hammerhead
SAKO · 250gr · BC 0.342
.338 | 250gr | Scenar
Lapua · 250gr · BC 0.648
.338 | 250gr | A-Frame
Swift · 250gr · BC 0.427
.338 | 250gr | GTX
Norma · 250gr · BC 0.684
Community Load Data for .338 | 250gr | SP
Loads for .338 | 250gr | SP from our community:
1 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .338 Win Mag. | Somchem S365 | 20.0 | 69.0 | 3.340 | 59422 (95%) | 2559 |