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Berger's 300 grain Hybrid OTM Tactical is one of the heavyweights that put the .338 Lapua Magnum on the map for extreme long range work. These open tip match projectiles ride on Berger's hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant shapes to cut wind drift and keep things forgiving when you're dialing in seating depth. With a G1 BC of 0.822 and a G7 of 0.421, this pill holds velocity way downrange, which is exactly what you want when you're stretching things past a thousand yards.
The draw here is repeatability. Berger builds these with J4 Precision Jackets and a tightly controlled core process, so the box-to-box weight consistency is dialed in enough that most folks skip sorting by weight entirely. Specs run a 0.338 diameter, 300 grain weight, 1.819 inch overall length, 0.375 sectional density, and a boat tail that helps the bullet stay stable through the transonic window. The hybrid nose shape also means it isn't nearly as touchy about jump as a traditional VLD, so load development tends to go smoother.
Berger spec's a minimum 1:10 twist, or faster, to keep this heavy 300 grainer stable, and that lines up with what guys running rifles like the Savage 110BA and Accuracy International actions report. The nose length is built to feed through a magazine at standard chamber lengths, though keep in mind that depending on your throat and seating depth, some long-range handloaders do end up single feeding to chase the lands. Reports from the field regularly show sub-half-MOA groups with the right powder charge, with popular pairings including H1000, RL33, and other slow magnum-burn-rate powders.
If you're loading for a 338 Lapua Mag, 338 Norma, or another big .338 and want a bullet that rewards careful load work with honest long-range performance, these are a go-to in the discipline. Open tip match, boat tail, and built to Berger's exacting standards.
Berger recommends a minimum twist of 1:10 inches, or faster, to properly stabilize this heavy 300 grain bullet. Many popular .338 Lapua Magnum rifles run a 1:10 or 1:9.x twist, which handles this projectile well. If you're in colder, denser air, a faster twist gives you a bit more stability margin.
The nose length is designed to allow a cartridge overall length that feeds through standard magazines and shoots well in standard chambers. That said, depending on your rifle's throat and how close you want to seat to the lands, some handloaders do end up single feeding to chase tighter jump. It comes down to your specific chamber and load goals.
Berger's tight core manufacturing process and J4 Precision Jackets keep weight variation low from the box, so most loaders don't bother sorting by weight. You'll still see minor variation like you would with any bullet. For benchrest-level precision some folks sort anyway, but it isn't necessary to get excellent results.
This bullet was designed and optimized around the .338 Lapua Magnum for extreme long range and tactical work. It also loads well in other big .338 cases like the .338 Norma Magnum. Slow-burning magnum powders such as H1000 and RL33 are common pairings for getting the most out of it.
| UPC | 679459337946 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 33794 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .338 Caliber |
| Grains | 300 |
| Product Type | Hybrid OTM Tactical |
| Quantity | 250 |
| Shipping Weight | 11.1813 |
| Units per Box | 250 |
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