Description
Berger built the 338 Lapua Magnum 300 grain Hybrid OTM Tactical load for the folks who live at the far end of the yardage line. This is the round that has shown up at King of Two Miles matches, and it earns that reputation with a bullet designed to hold its trajectory when the wind and distance start working against you. Rated at a muzzle velocity around 2725 fps with roughly 4947 ft-lbs of energy, it stays stable and predictable well beyond a mile.
What Makes the 338 Lapua 300gr Hybrid OTM Tactical Tick
The heart of this load is Berger's hybrid ogive, which blends a tangent profile near the bearing surface for easy tuning with a secant nose out front for a flatter path and less wind drift. That combination also makes the bullet far less picky about seating depth, so you spend less time chasing a load and more time on target. The bullet rides a J4 Precision Jacket, known for some of the tightest concentricity and balance tolerances in the industry, which is exactly what keeps groups tight when balance issues would otherwise open them up.
Consistency You Can Load and Forget
Berger loads each round with premium 338 Lapua Magnum brass, a temperature-stable powder, and a match-grade primer. The payoff is a cartridge that behaves the same whether you're shooting a cold desert morning or a hot afternoon at altitude, with velocities and trajectories that stay honest from lot to lot. With a G1 BC around 0.822 and a G7 around 0.421, this is one of the slipperiest 338 bullets you can feed a bolt gun.
Built for the Long Game
Whether you're ringing steel at extreme distance, competing in ELR matches, or running a precision rig for tactical work, this load is meant to give repeatable results without the headache of sorting or hand-tuning. It's a factory round that performs like something off a serious handloader's bench, which is a big part of why it stays popular with long-range crowds.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 338 Lapua Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 300 grain
- Bullet Type: Hybrid OTM Tactical (Open Tip Match)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2725 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 4947 ft-lbs
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.822
- G7 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.421
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer: Centerfire, Match Grade
- Application: Match / Extreme Long Range / Tactical
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Country of Origin: USA
- Manufacturer: Berger Bullets
- Manufacturer Part Number: 81110
- UPC: 679459811101
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of Berger 338 Lapua Magnum 300gr Hybrid OTM Tactical ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Berger 338 Lapua 300gr Hybrid OTM Tactical load best suited for?
It's built for extreme long-range shooting, ELR competition, and precision tactical work where accuracy well past a mile matters. The high-BC hybrid bullet and match-grade components make it a strong choice for ringing steel at distance. It's a target and tactical load rather than a hunting round, since the OTM bullet is designed for precision instead of controlled expansion.
Why does the Hybrid OTM bullet shoot so well at long range?
Berger's hybrid ogive blends tangent and secant nose shapes, which flattens the trajectory and cuts wind drift while keeping the bullet forgiving on seating depth. The J4 Precision Jacket adds tight concentricity and balance, so groups stay consistent even at extreme distance. Combined with a high ballistic coefficient, it holds velocity and stays stable further downrange than most 338 offerings.
Will this ammo perform consistently in different temperatures and elevations?
Yes. Berger loads it with a temperature-stable powder along with premium brass and a match-grade primer, so your velocities and drop stay predictable whether it's a cold morning or a hot day at altitude. That lot-to-lot consistency is a big reason it's trusted for serious long-range use.
What kind of rifle should I run this 338 Lapua load in?
This is meant for a quality bolt-action rifle chambered in 338 Lapua Magnum, ideally with a longer barrel to take full advantage of the velocity and ballistic coefficient. The published performance is based on a 26-inch barrel at sea level, so expect some variation with shorter barrels or higher elevations. A solid optic and a well-tuned rig will help you get the most out of it at distance.




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