Load data for .338 Federal + 225gr Speer Boat-Tail

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 | 225gr | Boat-Tail

Cartridge:.338 Federal load data

Case Length (L3):2.014" | 51.2 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.504" | 12.8 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:1:15.0

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Community Loads for .338 Federal + 225gr Speer Boat-Tail

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

35.5 gr	2.820"	—	2119 fps	•••
37.5 gr	2.820"	—	2210 fps	•••

39.6 gr	2.820"	—	2309 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2396 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2209 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	24.0"	2300 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2279 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	24.0"	2379 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	24.0"	2233 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2413 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2148 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	—	2246 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2349 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	—	2446 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2181 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	—	2280 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2253 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	—	2448 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2206 fps	•••

•••	2.820"	—	2325 fps	•••
•••	2.820"	—	2422 fps	•••

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