# 338 Lapua Ballistics From Common Ammo Makers **URL:** \ **Category:** Public Shooting Range\ **Tags:** 338lapua\ **Created:** [April 13, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://sixguns.com/t/338-lapua-ballistics-from-common-ammo-makers/2338 "2026-04-13T06:26:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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You discovered our in-depth look at 338 Lapua Magnum ballistics from major ammo manufacturers. Click the links below to skip to your favorite ammunition companies and the 338 Lapua ballistics data you need for your favorite ammo. When you’re ready to stock up, feel free to browse our full selection of [338 Lapua ammo](https://ammo.com/rifle/338-lapua-magnum-ammo). ## 338 Lapua Ballistics Charts Jump to an ammo company producing this rifle cartridge: [Barnes](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#barnes-ammunition-338-lapua) | [Federal](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#federal-premium-338-lapua) | [Hornady](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#hornady-ammunition-338-lapua) | [Prvi Partizan (PPU)](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#ppu-ammunition-338-lapua) | [Sellier & Bellot](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#sellier-bellot-338-lapua) ### Barnes Jump to a ballistics chart: [VOR-TX 280 Grain LRX BT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#barnes-280-vor-tx-lrx-bt-ballistics) | [Precision Match 300 Grain OTM BT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#barnes-300-precision-match-otm-bt-ballistics) #### **VOR-TX 280 Grain LRX BT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Barnes VOR-TX 280 Grain LRX BT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d94f47bfdd8e99f031bbc369ca07d89c5ee84b69.png) #### **Precision Match 300 Grain OTM BT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Barnes Precision Match 300 Grain OTM BT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/2/2e7a45e1a451342b723533565f86cc1f346601b9.png) ### Federal Jump to a ballistics chart: [Gold Medal 250 Grain SMK](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#federal-250-gold-medal-smk-ballistics) | [Gold Medal 300 Grain SMK](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#federal-300-gold-medal-smk-ballistics) #### **Gold Medal 250 Grain SMK** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Federal Premium Gold Medal 250 Grain SMK](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/ecf5f176511f3ee4234ff5514a81ba13cc0486d7.png) #### **Gold Medal 300 Grain SMK** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Federal Premium Gold Medal 300 Grain SMK](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e44b3dae74e54fa9c352da9b9dbb75375a8d82fb.png) ### Hornady Jump to a ballistics chart: [Custom 240 Grain CX](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#hornady-240-custom-cx-ballistics) | [Match 250 Grain BTHP Match](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#hornady-250-match-bthp-ballistics) | [Precision Hunter 270 Grain ELD-X](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#hornady-270-precision-hunter-eld-x-ballistics) | [Match 285 Grain ELD Match](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#hornady-285-match-eld-match-ballistics) #### **Custom 240 Grain CX** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Hornady Custom 240 Grain CX](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9bebf7cb1bc9573f6cdb98caea647187819fbec4.png) #### **Match 250 Grain BTHP Match** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Hornady Match 250 Grain BTHP Match](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4387f7860094d0f441e27d589dc51e5d72cee01a.png) #### **Precision Hunter 270 Grain ELD-X** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Hornady Precision Hunter 270 Grain ELD-X](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/476cdb8980a6ddd96eabd728edf0b6ef4e6238fc.png) #### **Match 285 Grain ELD Match** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Hornady Match 285 Grain ELD Match](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/59efc1c6130af288f54a1b1367cad18dab99899a.png) ### Prvi Partizan (PPU) Jump to a ballistics chart: [Match 250 Grain FMJBT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#ppu-250-match-fmjbt-ballistics) | [Rifle Line 250 Grain FMJBT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#ppu-250-rifle-line-fmjbt-ballistics) | [Rifle Line 250 Grain HPBT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#ppu-250-rifle-line-hpbt-ballistics) | [Supreme 250 Grain SMK HPBT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#ppu-250-supreme-smk-hpbt-ballistics) #### **Match 250 Grain FMJBT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for PPU Match 250 Grain FMJBT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/11a4f0dd5394bbd1c9e2c0893959f66c4faa236c.png) #### **Rifle Line 250 Grain FMJBT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for PPU Rifle Line 250 Grain FMJBT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e279bdb4be36f599591c4ddb9c8bed48b3cc5175.png) #### **Rifle Line 250 Grain HPBT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for PPU Rifle Line 250 Grain HPBT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e8ce7367f6576af4d5ab2e3e36e9edffb20ba8d9.png) #### **Supreme 250 Grain SMK HPBT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for PPU Supreme 250 Grain SMK HPBT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5441b20de6f8c917d1b573802001ae62e07106a0.png) ### Sellier & Bellot Jump to a ballistics chart: [Precision Rifle 250 Grain HPBT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#sellier-bellot-250-precision-rifle-hpbt-ballistics) | [Precision Rifle 300 Grain HPBT](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#sellier-bellot-300-precision-rifle-hpbt-ballistics) #### **Precision Rifle 250 Grain HPBT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Sellier & Bellot Precision Rifle 250 Grain HPBT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9804d34e170ef3ac94d3465957cf7b9d7fc52b74.png) #### **Precision Rifle 300 Grain HPBT** ![338 Lapua Ballistics Chart for Sellier & Bellot Precision Rifle 300 Grain HPBT](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f30f409c17378f197b6bc89658d4362368d0687d.png) _Administrative Note: The information above is provided by ammo manufacturers. Actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type. When manufacturers’ ballistic data were unavailable, they were calculated using a ballistic calculator._ ## 338 Lapua Trajectory Chart A bullet’s trajectory is its flight path. Shooters measure trajectory in inches of bullet drop, milliradians (MIL), or minute of angle (MOA). We use inches of drop in this article. A flatter trajectory is preferred for long-range shooting because it requires fewer adjustments to compensate for bullet drop. The 338 Lapua is a favorite among long-distance shooters for its flat trajectory. When zeroed in at 200 yards, a 250 grain bullet will only drop about -38" at 500 yards. Here is a sample 338 Lapua Magnum bullet drop chart to give you a sense of the cartridge’s trajectory. ![338 Lapua Trajectory and Bullet Drop Chart](https://sixguns.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c5992f09c7861e860c06412439c88aa9b6924410.png) _Continue reading [338 Lapua Ballistics From Common Ammo Makers](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#338-lapua-velocity) on [Ammo.com](http://Ammo.com)_ [https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#338-lapua-velocity](https://ammo.com/ballistics/338-lapua-ballistics#338-lapua-velocity)