Cartridge

.338 Federal

0.338" (8.6mm) · .338 Federal · centerfire

2 factory loads from 1 manufacturer, on 2 projectiles.

Factory loads

2

Bullet weight

200gr

Muzzle velocity

2630–2700 fps

Muzzle energy

3071–3237 ft·lb

Bullet Drop (inches)

The most compared load in this cartridge, plotted from the bore line to 1000 yards in ICAO sea-level air — measured from the muzzle rather than from a sighted-in rifle, so these curves compare the loads against each other and are not holdover figures. Compare these at your own conditions →

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Bullet weights loaded

  • 200gr2

One bullet weight across 2 factory loads.

Federal Premium

Fusion

.338 Federal · 200gr · Fusion

MV: 2,700fps
BC: 0.416 G1
Energy: 3,237ft-lbs
Type: Hunting
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Federal Premium

Trophy Bonded Tip

.338 Federal · 200gr · Trophy Bonded Tip

MV: 2,630fps
BC: 0.440 G1
Energy: 3,071ft-lbs
Type: Hunting
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