Load data for .338 Federal + 185gr Barnes TSX BT
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.015 in / 51.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.820 in / 71.63 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.015 in / 51.18 mm, the max. cartridge length is 2.820 in / 71.63 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 60,191 PSI / 4,150 bar.
Load Specifications
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.338 | 185gr | TSX BT
Cartridge:.338 Federal load data
Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.556" | 14.1 mm
Case Capacity:57.5 gow | 3.73 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):60,191 psi | 4,150 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:13.0
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Community Loads for .338 Federal + 185gr Barnes TSX BT
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 gr | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2653 fps | ••• | |
| 36.5 gr | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2415 fps | ••• | |
| 39.0 gr | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2537 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2319 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2490 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2575 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2641 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2393 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2661 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2640 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2398 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2498 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2629 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2655 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2374 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2634 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2412 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2657 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2384 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2652 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2337 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2612 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2296 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2512 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2253 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2470 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2429 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2527 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2292 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2513 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2546 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2692 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2378 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.820" | 24.0" | 2556 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2455 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2725 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2324 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 2.800" | 24.0" | 2567 fps | ••• | |
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