Load data for .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved + 285gr Hornady ELD-Match

The most recommended powders for this combination are Hodgdon Retumbo, Vihtavuori N570 and ReloadSwiss RS 80.

.338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved cartridge with combo bulletSeated DepthL3 = 2.724 in / 69.19 mmL6 = 3.975 in / 100.97 mmSeated Depth = .489 in / 12.42 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.

285gr Hornady ELD-Match bullet image

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric
Case Length (L3):2.724" | 69.2 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.598" | 15.2 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:1:11.5

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