.338 | 285gr | Hornady ELD-Match
by Hornady · See details on brand website
The Hornady ELD-Match bullet features an extremely low drag, boat-tail design with a Heat Shield tip for maintained aerodynamic efficiency during flight. This bullet is not lead free; it has a traditional lead core encased in a copper jacket for excellent weight retention and accuracy. The ELD-Match is best suited for precision long-range shooting and competition rather than hunting, making it ideal for target shooters seeking unmatched ballistic consistency and performance.
Specifications
Weight
285 gr (18.47 g)
Diameter
0.338″ (8.59 mm)
Sectional Density
0.356
BC G1
0.829
BC G7
0.417
Type
ELD-Match
Min. Twist
1:11.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .338 | 285gr | ELD-Match are available in the following cartridges:
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Community Load Data for .338 | 285gr | ELD-Match
Loads for .338 | 285gr | ELD-Match from our community:
26 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | 92.0 | 3.681 | 9 (0%) | 2592 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | 91.7 | 3.681 | 9 (0%) | 2582 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | 91.2 | 3.681 | 8 (0%) | 2572 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 8 (0%) | 2559 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 9 (0%) | 2602 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 9 (0%) | 2608 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 8 (0%) | 2549 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 10 (0%) | 2684 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Vihtavuori N570 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.850 | 55114 (90%) | 2756 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Vihtavuori N570 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 60771 (100%) | 2818 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 56913 (93%) | 2664 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 53171 (87%) | 2566 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Hodgdon Retumbo | 28.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 52953 (87%) | 2756 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Accurate Powders MAGPRO | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 59495 (98%) | 2684 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Vihtavuori N170 | 27.0 | ••.• | 3.715 | 55796 (92%) | 2621 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Vihtavuori N570 | 27.0 | ••.• | 3.715 | 60684 (100%) | 2844 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Vihtavuori N570 | 27.0 | ••.• | 3.715 | 50473 (83%) | 2697 |
| .338-378 Weath. Mag. | Hodgdon Retumbo | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.750 | 60945 (96%) | 2871 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 48617 (80%) | 2546 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 80 | 27.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 8 (0%) | 2690 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 80 | 27.0 | ••.• | 3.701 | 7 (0%) | 2684 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Vihtavuori N570 | 27.0 | ••.• | 3.726 | 49124 (81%) | 2680 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 80 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 7 (0%) | 2648 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 80 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 9 (0%) | 2766 |
| .338 Lapua Mag. | Reload Swiss RS 80 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.681 | 6 (0%) | 2503 |