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The .338 Lapua Magnum has earned a reputation as one of the most capable long range hunting cartridges out there, and Berger built this 300 grain Elite Hunter load to take full advantage of that reputation. It pairs a heavy, high BC bullet with premium brass, a temperature stable powder charge, and a match grade primer so you get predictable performance whether you're sighting in at the range or holding on an animal a half mile out. This is the kind of load handloaders and factory ammo shooters alike reach for when they need the bullet to do its job at extended range without any guesswork.
This round is built around Berger's hybrid ogive bullet, a design that blends a tangent shape near the bearing surface with a secant profile further up the nose. That combination gives you a bullet that's easy to tune in your rifle while still cutting through wind better than a traditional hunting bullet. Berger uses their J4 Precision Hunting Jacket on this bullet, which is thinner than what you'd find on a typical big game bullet. That thinner jacket lets the bullet punch in 2 to 3 inches before it opens up and dumps energy into the vitals, which is exactly what you want for a quick, clean harvest on large game.
With a G1 BC around .814 and a G7 BC near .417, this is one of the higher scoring bullets you'll find in .338 caliber, and that translates directly into less wind drift and a flatter path to the target. Out of a 26 inch barrel you're looking at a muzzle velocity in the neighborhood of 2725 feet per second, giving this load the reach that made the .338 Lapua Magnum popular with long range hunters in the first place. The heavier 300 grain bullet trades a bit of velocity compared to Berger's 250 grain offering, but the payoff is a bullet that resists wind and retains energy further downrange.
Berger loads every round with quality brass and consistent components, so lot to lot variation stays low. That matters when you've dialed in a load and expect the next box to shoot the same way. Whether you're prepping for an elk hunt that might end with a long shot across a canyon or you're stretching your .338 Lapua rifle out at the range, this Elite Hunter load gives you a dependable, hard hitting option built specifically for that job.
This load is built for hunters going after large game at extended range, think elk, moose, or other big bodied animals where a long shot is a real possibility. The high BC bullet holds velocity and resists wind better than most options in this caliber, and the J4 jacket is designed for rapid expansion once it reaches the vitals. It's also a solid choice if you just want a flat shooting, accurate round for stretching your .338 Lapua rifle out at the range.
The 300 grain bullet gives up a bit of muzzle velocity compared to the 250 grain option, but it makes up for that with a noticeably higher ballistic coefficient. That means less wind drift and better retained energy at longer distances, which is why a lot of long range hunters lean toward the heavier bullet once ranges start stretching past a few hundred yards.
Yes, Berger loads this round with quality brass that reloaders commonly reuse once they've fired through their factory rounds. Many shooters pick up this Elite Hunter load specifically because it gives them a solid batch of brass to build future handloads around, on top of getting a dependable factory round out of the box.
Heavier .338 bullets like this 300 grain Elite Hunter need a faster twist barrel to stabilize properly, typically 1 in 10 inch or faster. Most rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum built for long range or hunting use already come with a twist rate that will handle this bullet weight without issue, but it's worth double checking your barrel specs before loading up.
| UPC | 679459810500 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 65-81050 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Grains | 300Gr |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Boat Tail |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 6.25 |
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