Description
The .338 Norma Magnum earned its reputation as a serious long-range cartridge, and that reputation only holds up if the brass under the bullet is up to par. This box of Hornady unprimed brass gives reloaders a clean, consistent starting point for building loads that reach way out there. Hornady produces these cases in smaller lots and holds them to tight quality standards, which is exactly what you want when you're chasing single-digit velocity spreads at distance.
Why Hornady .338 Norma Magnum Brass Earns Its Spot on the Bench
Concentricity is the name of the game here. Tight wall concentricity helps the bullet seat straight in both the case and the chamber, and that uniform release on firing translates to better velocity consistency downrange. Hornady also measures for even wall thickness and runs cases through a pressure calibration test to confirm uniform expansion when the round goes off. All of that adds up to consistent charges and pressures, which is the backbone of accuracy.
Built for the .338 Norma Magnum Reloader
The .338 Norma was designed as a long-range sporting round by Jimmie Sloan with help from Dave Kiff, based on the .416 Rigby case and later standardized by Norma. It's a favorite among the extreme long-range crowd because it pushes heavy .338-caliber match bullets efficiently from standard-length actions. This brass uses a Large Rifle Magnum primer, so make sure you're stocked with the right primers before you sit down to load.
Getting the Most Out of This .338 Norma Mag Brass
Starting with quality unprimed brass means you control every step, from primer choice to powder charge to seating depth. Reloaders tend to get more firings out of Hornady cases thanks to the care that goes into their manufacturing, so a box like this can serve you through plenty of load development and range sessions. Prep it, prime it, load it, and let the consistency do the work.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Manufacturer Part Number: 86833
- UPC: 090255868333
- Cartridge: .338 Norma Magnum
- Case Material: Brass
- Condition: New, Unprimed
- Primer Size: Large Rifle Magnum
- Quantity: 20 per box
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- 20 pieces of Hornady .338 Norma Magnum unprimed brass
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this .338 Norma Magnum brass new or once-fired?
This is brand-new, unprimed Hornady brass straight from the factory. It has not been loaded or fired, so you get full control over your prep, primer, powder, and seating depth from the very first load. It's a clean starting point for serious load development.
What primer size does the Hornady .338 Norma Magnum brass take?
These cases are set up for Large Rifle Magnum primers. The .338 Norma runs a lot of powder behind heavy .338 bullets, so magnum primers help give a consistent, complete ignition. Make sure you have the correct primers on hand before you start loading.
How many cases come in a box?
Each box contains 20 pieces of unprimed .338 Norma Magnum brass. That's a handy amount for load development or a focused day of long-range practice, and you can stack boxes to build out a larger matched batch if you're prepping for a match season.
What is the .338 Norma Magnum good for?
It's a dedicated long-range and extreme long-range cartridge built around heavy, high-BC .338 match bullets. Developed as a sporting round and later standardized by Norma, it delivers excellent downrange performance from standard-length actions. Reloaders like it for precision work where consistency really matters.



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