Load data for .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved + 225gr Nosler Expansion Tip

529 suitable loads across 81 powder(s) for cartridge .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved with 225gr Nosler Expansion Tip bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Accurate High Country, Hodgdon Retumbo and IMR 7828 SSC.

.338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved cartridge with combo bulletSeated DepthL3 = 2.724 in / 69.19 mmL6 = 3.975 in / 100.97 mmSeated Depth = .324 in / 8.23 mm

Based on Wildcat, the max. allowed case length is 2.724 in / 69.20 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.681 in / 93.50 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 69,618 PSI / 4,800 bar.

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Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):2.724" | 69.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.476" | 12.1 mm
Case Capacity:124.89 gow | 8.09 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle Magnum (LRM)
Max. Pressure (Wildcat):69,618 psi | 4,800 bar
Barrel Length:27.0" | 686 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:12.0

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