Developed for military snipers to bridge the gap between .300 Winchester Magnum and .50 BMG, at first glance, the .338 Lapua seems to define over kill in a hunting cartridge. eO_wk^./Jbkb9/LEx.v4;VjUkSM~TOeIV3 Either a long-range bullet fired up close, or a close-range one used too far away can cause ineffective wounds and result in lost game. Despite their Thors Hammer performance, .338 magnums are not as popular as their .30 caliber cousins for one big reason: recoil. Like other Nosler cartridges, the case is based loosely on the beltless .404 Jeffery case, which offers magnum capacity and performance. Why not just shoot a slightly slower cartridge that pushes heavy, sleek bullets optimized for long range, and which provides less recoil and more performance way out there? They offer not just raw violence (at both ends of the barrel) but also flatter trajectories than the big bores and consummate accuracy. I have considerable respect for the capabilities of this caliber. All rights reserved. 0000057390 00000 n Ut SM%>IH;q2X$? :\(L~` N Recoil calculations were based on a nine-pound rifle weight. 0000003981 00000 n It features a beltless case, functions in standard length actions, is powder efficient, accurate and offers impressive velocities. .330 Dakota (Using 180 GR Nosler Bullets) 12. Question: Why would Recoil even be considered in a .338 caliber? Muzzle velocities are the nominal industry standard for the tested bullet weight in each caliber. And although its got a nice long neck that benefits concentricity, its got a short head height, making it less-compatible with ultra-modern long-range projectiles. hb```b``{ @G &;L6``"7`i4jMZ }m:Mzz=X7r]eZ5B8f\|&sVfs&d|BD{,eHO T[ &.g;cil1iy/J5QJ+O-K=qH jSkx[.HrnoyB $d+=zmRtDLXtEq** y/-/wkkGj.>^ %c0@z It must be chambered in rifles with a magnum length action which means few rifle makers other than Remington offer a model for it. powder charge) inputs required to get them are considerable. Finally, its throat is reamed very deeply, which allows bullets to get a running jump at the rifling leade and prevents pressure spikes with aggressive loads, but can be detrimental to precise accuracy. while functioning through standard length actions easily and reliably. (Ret.) trailer <]/Prev 287670>> startxref 0 %%EOF 136 0 obj <>stream Nosler's case will maintain that 250-275 fps gain over the Winchester case, in spite of sharing the same length. The Nosler case, however, is strengthened, and like other Nosler cartridges, it is designed with an overall length that allows it to function in standard .30-06 length actions. 0000087208 00000 n Mag. Dividing the numbers just listed for each other cartridge into that for the .338 Win. .338 magnums need controlled expansion bullets like this Nosler Partition for large, tough game at ranges less than 500 yards. I like a 338 "anything" - they kill from any angle. There you have it, my take on 11 great .338 cartridges. Short Belted was based on the .300 H&H Magnum case but shortened, blown out and necked to accept .333-inch bullets and had an overall length that allowed it to function in .30-06 length actions but gave notably greater velocities than the .333 O.K.H. 33 Nosler 3 Products 33 Winchester 2 Products 33 XC 3 Products 340 Gibbs 1 Products . Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. ft/s (210 gr) and 2,950 ft/s (250 gr). I will be building one for my self for elk this year, the 215 berger has an exceptional reputation on elk and I would guess you could run them well over 3100 using a stable powder like H1000. Designed specifically for ELR (extra long range) use, the .300 PRC is optimized for shooting way, way out there. Proprietary rounds are trademarked by private individuals or corporations, and the cartridges are harder to find on the commercial market. To date, Ive effectively shot the .300 PRC from 40 yards, at which I walloped a giant of a free-range Nyala while hunting with Crusader Safaris, out to 1844 yards, at which distance I peppered a 1 by 1.5 MOA rock with gratifying regularity. AccuBond Long Range bullet at 3,000 fps with over 4,000 ft.-lbs. We show you how. Starting with MPBR, across the four bullet weights the .338 WM gets an average MPBR (+/- 3 inches from line of sight) of 284 yards. 0000009815 00000 n Factory .33 Nosler ammunition loaded with 225-grain AccuBond bullets measures 3.324 inches, which allows it to function in standard .30-06 length actions. A 230 Berger at 3100 will rival the 28 Nosler ballistics with considerably more killing power for large game like Elk. Compared: .338 Winchester Magnum, .338-06 A-Square and .338 Ruger Compact Magnum, 8.8% increase in powder to get 2.8% increase in MV in the .330 Dakota, 21.5% increase in powder to get 6.5% increase in MV in the .340 Weatherby, 27.3% increase in powder to get 6.5% increase in MV in the .338 RUM, 35.0% increase in powder to get 7.4% increase in MV in the .338 Lapua, 51.6% increase in powder to get 10.9% increase in MV in the .338-378 Weatherby, 14.1% more efficient than the .340 Weatherby, 37.4% more efficient than the .338-378 Weatherby. The 330 Dakota with a 25 inch barrel will push a 225 gr bullet safely at 2950 and a 250 gr bullet at 2800-2850. 0000085062 00000 n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); .330 Dakota-Dakota Fail-Safe, .330 Dakota-Dakota Nosler Ballistic Tip, .330 Dakota-Dakota Swift A-Frame, .330 Dakota-Dakota Nosler Partition, .330 Dakota-Dakota Swift A-Frame, .330 Dakota-Dakota Nosler Partition. of Israeli Defense Forces, joins David Fortier for an exclusive interview for Shotgun News. 0000045215 00000 n In some cases, there was either no AccuBond load available for a particular cartridge or the only one available was lighter than those for other rounds. Read more and that is a place I do not wish to visit often. Ammo factories must load to this standardized maximum, which prevents factory ammo from being loaded with long, super-sleek bullets with the very fine, gradual entry that so benefits extreme-range aerodynamics. However, five current commercial cartridges have surpassed the .338 Win. Mag. 0000017111 00000 n The .33 Nosler is the latest; modern in every respect, it fully delivers (even exceeds) its advertised ballistics of pushing a 225-grain Nosler AccuBond bullet 3,025 fps. Mar 13, 2021 #2 Here's a link to the Nosler data page: Nosler Load Data Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition . 0000030543 00000 n Therefore, a cartridge with less recoil than another, but with similar terminal performance, is better for the simple fact a missed shot, no matter how powerful, is useless. AccuBond at 2941 fps. 0000002170 00000 n KK/@H!4 LJ(( 0000054917 00000 n 0000006503 00000 n lbs.) Use the right tool for the right job. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. The successive increases in power are in the order I listed the cartridges above, except that the .340 Weatherby and .338 Remington Ultra Mag (RUM) are ballistic (but not interchangeable) twins. Retained energy of the first load is at 300 yards and of the second at 325 yards. Short Belted and .334 O.K.H. The .330 designation refers to the bore diameter; the cartridge uses standard .338" diameter bullets. For example, in 1958 Winchester announced the .338 Winchester Magnum (for the Model 70 rifle), which was the .300 H&H Magnum case shortened, blown out with a 25-degree shoulder and necked to accept .338-inch bullets. 0000087329 00000 n Its engineered to provide inherent accuracy and to offer ideal performance with heavy, aerodynamic projectiles that shrug off wind and maintain velocity better than common .308-diameter bullets. 0000086034 00000 n In a 9.5 pound (field weight) .338 Win. In Stock Item #: HRN86289 $3.05 per piece. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. 0000001656 00000 n Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle in Varmint Configurations, Ruger MAX-9 9mm Micro-Sized High-Capacity Pistol: Review, .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, Savage Model 110 Timberline 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle: Full Review, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day. Answer: Yes, if your loads used the same bullets at the same velocity as those in the article. Mag. 0000039110 00000 n Nosler currently offers three grades of factory loads for it: Match Grade (a 300-grain bullet at 2,550 fps), Trophy Grade (a 225-grain AccuBond at 3,025 fps), and a Trophy Grade Long Range (a 265-grain AccuBond at 2,775 fps). Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? )Ku2t(x{7n~yZlufU4s&ZPS@Jb =n-D[j;2Kax !R?Z#F8[KDk~:AEzq4UlD2hpQ\F&WmR^BuuGs(hBjOl^>e*,V?%G25kr#` r endstream endobj 71 0 obj <>stream If the minimum energy range exceeds the minimum expansion range, the minimum expansion range becomes the maximum effective range since unexpanded bullets are much less effective regardless of how much energy they possess. more sensible competitors. I have a 330 Dakota M-76 with a 26" barrel. Although, even the least powerful here (.338 Win. The .334 O.K.H. Bullet selection for the .338 magnums presents some challenges. The .330 Dakota uses .338 diameter bullets and is based off the .404 Jeffery design. This combination is the goal Winchesters designers had in mind when they introduced the first production .338 magnum in 1958. In contrast, the .300 PRC is engineered with the latest cutting-edge cartridge design principles, and features a 1.12-inch head height, enabling the use of very long, low-drag projectiles without intruding inside the case. It may not display this or other websites correctly. v610^aK7P?wk{doxUX*D7A&UPxa=@i K endstream endobj 58 0 obj <>>> endobj 59 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Shading<>>>/Rotate 0/Thumb 51 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 432.0 648.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 60 0 obj <> endobj 61 0 obj <> endobj 62 0 obj <>stream Recoil has a direct effect on most shooter's accuracy--the more recoil, as a general rule, the less accurate the shooter. Some of these have been very successful commercially with hunters and match shooters and with various militaries, but for several reasons others have struggled. gets 40.4 f.p.s. 300_whisper. .330 Dakota factory loads are currently offered with 230 grain CT Fail Safe and 250 grain Swift A-Frame bullets. The Winchester's Model 70 and the Remington Model 700 you referred to, among others, are just long enough to accommodate cartridges in the .375 H&H Magnum class (3.6 inches overall length) such as the Remington Ultra Magnums. They are all good, if you can tolerate the recoil. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. DTubb is correct. Lots of recoil and muzzle blast. was taken in a 24 inch barrel, while the .330 Dakota data are for a 25 inch barrel, with 26 inch barrels used for the .340 Weatherby and .338 RUM. The .338 Winchester Magnum became the iconic elk, brown bear, and moose cartridge, and it spawned competitors as the market demanded ever-faster velocities. The percentage advantages of these over the .338 Win. The Nosler and the PRC or Sherman version with a 3.850 mag box has brass available also from ADG for a bit less speed. 0000057076 00000 n Some cartridges were handicapped by the fact the major ammunition companies dont offer the heaviest bullet weights, rather they offer the most popular or common. (L-R) .22 Long Rifle, .30-06 case, .338 RUM. Here is the last set of bullet points, I promise. Mag) hits the expansion limit at almost 600 yards! Hornady .300 PRC (left) and 30 Nosler. That bullet will perform very well on deer and Id say it will damage less meat than a more frangible bullet from something like one of the .30 mags. The ballistic performances based off two .330 Dakota rounds for velocity are 3,200 They possess both high ballistic coefficients (aerodynamic efficiency), high sectional densities which allows them to penetrate deep into large, heavy animals, and considerable weight which also promotes penetration and energy transfer. It hurts a bit to write this particular comparison, because Im really partial to the .300 WBY. AccuBond (.550 BC/.281 SD) at 3025 fps. 0000026014 00000 n These .338 "super magnum" cartridges achieve marginally better ballistic performance than the .338 Winchester Magnum, but with a lot more sound, fury, reduced availability and greatly increased monetary cost. You might take a look at the 330 Dakota, great round that has been around for several years and very manageable to shoot. Upon skinning it, the third bullet, a Nosler 250-grain Partition, was found under the skin on the offside and showed perfect expansion and had destroyed the lungs. They chose .333-inch bullets because .338-inch .33 Winchester bullets were too light and gave poor performance on big game when pushed to O.K.H. Its twin bias erector system is constructed of shock resistant beryllium copper. They also deliver terminal performance that is not much different than the .375 H&H Magnum, while offering a flatter trajectory and are generally chambered in lighter, handier rifles. of recoil, a 55% difference. Ballistically, the price of getting the performance gains summarized above is that the energy (i.e. are able to hold a large capacity of powder. 0000054576 00000 n For shots well beyond 500 yards, consider the Nosler AccuBond LR, Swift Scirocco, Berger, Hornady ELD-X, Hornady SST, or Sierra Game King. 0000016016 00000 n They provide more performance than most hunters will ever need. -EInR'/:PH,UtC Although I love it, in pure technical terms Im forced to admit the .300 Win. Their superior sectional densities combined with high velocity and bullet weight anchor these killer bears like few other cartridges. After a couple of fouling shots, it was ready to be tested for accuracy. ): The only practical reason for designing a cartridge to drive a given weight bullet faster is to enhance the downrange performance of the bullet. Mag. I have used a 250 grain Nosler Partiton load that chronographs 2870 fps in Africa to take several plains game. During testing, extreme spreads were an impressive 30 fps for a 10-shot string. Mag.). Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. Copyright 2004, 2013 by Chuck Hawks. These genuine magnum Mausers are indeed expensive and not available off the shelf in most gun stores. The guide thanked me for doing the spotting, then stated, And that is why we use .338s in Alaska. To better understand and appreciate the .338s potency at long distance on big game, I can recall an Alaskan hunter who gut-shot a large bull moose with a big-bore, bolt-action rifle at less than 100 yards, missed his second shot and then severely scope-cut his forehead with his third shot and was unable to shoot again. Forty eight foot pounds of recoil exceeds the kick of a 12-gauge, three inch magnum shotgun (about 45 ft. 0000011233 00000 n 0000039647 00000 n Cartridge Type: RifleHeight: 2.74"Width: 0.545"Average FPS: 2925Average Energy: 4369Average Gr: 230Recoil: 3.11Power Rank: 6.73 of 20, The .330 Dakota is in the proprietary cartridge class and was designed by Don Allen. )UteP The barrel was broken in by firing one round, then completely cleaning the barrel after each shot for the first 10 shots. AccuBond at 3060 fps. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. The trend has been that the more potent versions are those gaining in popularity. Thats not to say that the .300 Win. Before you all jump all over this with too much gun and bullet etc and suggestions, all I am asking is about the performance of this bullet. Using 185, 200, 225, and 250 grain bullet weights for reference, the 330 Dakota will drive these bullets 50-100 f.p.s. 0000048187 00000 n (.330 Dakota), 35.4 f.p.s. These close to one-ton beasts are often shot at ranges beyond those recommended for other dangerous game animals due to the open terrain common to coastal Alaska and Kodiak Island. .33 Winchester $ 5.50 ea. and even bests the .340 Wby. Hey guys, new to this forum. The sharp, 35-degree shoulder and fat case offer a lot of room for propellant, and the maximum cartridge overall length (COL) of 3.34 inches means it will fit in a standard .30-06-length action. Apr 27, 2017 . To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. AccuBond at 2600 fps. Also, ammo gets more expensive. LRH Supporter. based on the .30-06 case necked to accept .333-caliber Jeffery bullets weighing up to 300 grains. Learn the difference between revolvers and semi-auto pistols and what makes them different. Mag. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. (.338-378). Now this one is interesting. The main factor is to know the maximum and minimum anticipated impact velocities and the intended game, then select a bullet that is reliable under those conditions. For these reasons, none of these cartridges seriously challenges the popularity of the .338 Win. Nosler's factory ammunition is offered with the 225-grain AccuBond, the 265-grain AccuBond Long . Proprietary rounds yields the results that the .338 Win. rifle, the recoil energy of the 200 grain load mentioned above calculates to 30.9 ft. The CDS (Custom Dial System) can be custom tailored at no cost to correspond with the precise ballistics of a given load to compensate for bullet drop. 0000084941 00000 n The .33 Nosler is the latest; modern in every respect, it fully delivers (even exceeds) its advertised ballistics of pushing a 225-grain Nosler AccuBond bullet 3,025 fps. 0000049107 00000 n 0000042439 00000 n The MPBR (+/- 3") of that load is 282 yards. Their most noted included the .333 O.K.H. to 3384 ft. lbs. It appears that a no-frills Remington Model 700 rifle can be purchased in this caliber for $800 to $1000 in 2015, the same price as a good quality .338 Win. Across the four bullet weights for each cartridge, the retained energy at MPBR averages are 2557 ft. lbs. 0000047724 00000 n Its past that where it becomes significant. 0000002792 00000 n is not a superb hunting cartridge. However, in the real world there is no such thing as a free lunch. Return to Shop SKU: 33-0003R Category: .33 Caliber Related products .33 Nosler $ 6.00 ea. You are using an out of date browser. It too needs a magnum length action and few companies other than Weatherby chamber rifles for this powerhouse. Question: Would you say the results of the best .338 magnums of your tests/comparison would be the same if reloads were considered? With the best magnum performance in a standard action, the 30 Nosler was introduced as a more evolved cartridge option. This also shortens bolt travel and usually results in a lighter rifle. As best I can determine, a new rifle chambered for any of these calibers is going to set one back a minimum of $2,000. . Several four-shot groups were fired. The muzzle velocity data below are top velocity loads from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading, 9th Edition. and .338-378 Wby. Plus, it kicks like a demoniac mule, and requires a full-magnum-length action even though it has a short head height. 0000004092 00000 n MPBR for a 10 inch kill box illustrates the concept. Although it became popular for woods and timber hunting, it was not a long-range powerhouse for large game, as it shared a trajectory similar to the .30-30 Winchester. It appears that .340 Weatherby and .338 Lapua factory cartridges start at about $4.50 each, while .338-378 Weatherby ammo runs about $7 per cartridge and .330 Dakota cartridges cost about $10 each. They perform only a little better than the .338 Win. and large game (1500 ft-lbs), and the minimum velocity most hunting bullets require for reliable expansion (1800 fps). This beast provides more initial velocity than any of the previous cartridges discussed, and has proven to be an outstanding elk cartridge. BC quantifies a bullets aerodynamic efficiency, and SD predicts relative ability to penetrate into a game animal; the larger each number, the better. You can run it in a standard long action and it can at least hang with the .338 family of . 0000049012 00000 n $60.99. Mag., but are ballistically inefficient, loud and kick like the devil. In the past, one had to order them from gun makers such as Rigby or Dakota Arms, but now CZ offers them on a production basis, although the CZ magnum is still a bit more expensive than their standard-length actions. Already have 300WM and 338WM. *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of .330 Dakota Ballistics cartridge. When fired from a cartridge with ballistics similar to the .33 Nosler, low-drag .338 bullets often better many smaller magnums. Mag. The .330 designation refers to the bore diameter; the cartridge uses standard .338" diameter bullets. 0000045061 00000 n Mag. Long Range Hunting & Shooting 330 dakota 22250imp Aug 22, 2019 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member 2 22250imp Well-Known Member Joined Sep 26, 2012 Messages 194 Location Eastern Colorado Aug 22, 2019 #1 Picked up a newbie here a while back chambered in 330 Dakota. The Nosler family of cartridges was born in 2014 with the introduction of the 26 Nosler, followed by the 28 Nosler in 2015, 30 Nosler in 2016 and now were ready to introduce the patriarch of the family the 33 Nosler.
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