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The Lapua Scenar in .338 caliber is one of those components that has earned its reputation the hard way, by winning matches and setting records. This is the 250 grain open tip match projectile, coded GB488 by Lapua, measuring a true .338 inch (8.60mm) and packed 100 to a box for reloaders who chamber the .338 Lapua Magnum or similar big-bore long range rounds. If you reload for distance and want a bullet that does its part when conditions get tough, this is a proven pick.
The Scenar is a boat tail hollow point with the jacket wrapping around the heel, which helps keep the base uniform and the bullet balanced in flight. That translates to a strong ballistic coefficient of 0.648 G1 and 0.322 G7, so it holds velocity and bucks wind better than a lot of what else is out there in this weight class. Lapua runs these through serious factory quality control, and that consistency from bullet to bullet is a big part of why handloaders trust them for precision work.
This is a target and tactical projectile, plain and simple. It's built for mid-range and long-range rifle matches, benchrest work, and extreme long range shooting where every bit of consistency counts. The 250 grain weight is the classic .338 Lapua Magnum match load, and it pairs well with the 1-12 inch twist barrels common on rifles chambered for the cartridge. Being an open tip match design, it is not intended as a hunting or expanding bullet, so keep that in mind when you're planning your loads.
Because the Scenar is a non-expanding match component, your reloading manual and load data are your best friends here. Work up carefully, watch your seating depth, and let your particular rifle tell you where it likes this bullet to sit. Reloaders who put in that time tend to get rewarded with the kind of groups that make the .338 platform so much fun to shoot at distance.
These are the go-to match component for the .338 Lapua Magnum, which is the classic home for a 250 grain .338 bullet. They can also be loaded in other .338 caliber cases that use the .338 inch diameter bullet. Check your reloading manual for the specific cartridge you're building.
No. The Scenar is an open tip match projectile designed for target and tactical shooting, not a controlled-expansion hunting bullet. If you need an expanding bullet for game, Lapua offers other lines suited to that job.
A 1-12 inch twist is the common pairing for 250 grain .338 projectiles and does a good job stabilizing this bullet. Rifles like the Accuracy International AWM in .338 Lapua Magnum are built around that weight class. As always, your individual barrel will tell you what it prefers once you work up a load.
Lapua lists this GB488 bullet at a 0.648 G1 BC and a 0.322 G7 BC. That's a strong number for the weight, which is why it holds velocity and fights the wind well out to long range. It's a big reason this bullet has set records at distance.
| UPC | 6418267300476 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4PL8017 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.6875 |
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