Load data for .338 Win Mag. + 185gr Hornady CX

551 suitable loads across 100 powder(s) for cartridge .338 Win Mag. with 185gr Hornady CX bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, Vihtavuori N540 and Hodgdon CFE223.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.340 in / 84.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.500 in / 63.50 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.340 in / 84.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.338 | 185gr | CX

Cartridge:.338 Win Mag. load data

Case Length (L3):2.500" | 63.5 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.644" | 16.4 mm

Case Capacity:86 gow | 5.57 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):62,366 psi | 4,300 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:12.5

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Community Loads for .338 Win Mag. + 185gr Hornady CX

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)

65.0 gr	3.346"	25.6"	2943 fps	•••
66.0 gr	3.346"	25.6"	2943 fps	•••
67.0 gr	3.346"	25.6"	2953 fps	•••

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