Load data for .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved + 270gr Hornady ELD-X

428 suitable loads across 75 powder(s) for cartridge .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved with 270gr Hornady ELD-X bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon Retumbo, Accurate High Country and ReloadSwiss RS 76.

.338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved cartridge with combo bulletSeated DepthL3 = 2.724 in / 69.19 mmL6 = 3.975 in / 100.97 mmSeated Depth = .581 in / 14.76 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.

270gr Hornady ELD-X bullet image

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):2.724" | 69.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.641" | 16.3 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:1:10.5

Get PRO license to unlock all data and calculators