Hornady
Custom
.338 Lapua Magnum · 240gr · CX
Muzzle Velocity
2,900
fps
Muzzle Energy
4,481
ft-lbs
Ballistic Coefficient
0.611 G1
G1
Sectional Density
0.300
Bullet Drop (inches)
Ballistic Trajectory
100yd zero, sea level, 59°F, 10 mph crosswind
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) | Wind (in) | TOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2,900fps | 4,481ft-lbs | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 yd | 2,745fps | 4,014ft-lbs | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.106 |
| 200 yd | 2,595fps | 3,587ft-lbs | -3.1 | -1.5 | 2.1 | 0.219 |
| 300 yd | 2,450fps | 3,198ft-lbs | -11.4 | -3.6 | 4.8 | 0.338 |
| 400 yd | 2,309fps | 2,842ft-lbs | -25.5 | -6.1 | 8.8 | 0.464 |
| 500 yd | 2,174fps | 2,517ft-lbs | -46.1 | -8.8 | 14.2 | 0.598 |
| 600 yd | 2,042fps | 2,222ft-lbs | -74.1 | -11.8 | 21 | 0.74 |
| 700 yd | 1,916fps | 1,956ft-lbs | -110.4 | -15.1 | 29.5 | 0.892 |
| 800 yd | 1,795fps | 1,716ft-lbs | -156.2 | -18.6 | 39.8 | 1.054 |
| 900 yd | 1,679fps | 1,502ft-lbs | -212.8 | -22.6 | 52 | 1.227 |
| 1000 yd | 1,569fps | 1,312ft-lbs | -281.8 | -26.9 | 66.3 | 1.411 |
Bullet Information
ManufacturerHornady
Bullet240gr CX
Diameter0.338" (8.6mm)
ConstructionMonolithic
BC (G1)0.611 G1
Sectional Density0.300
Load Information
Cartridge.338 Lapua Magnum
ManufacturerHornady
Product LineCustom
CategoryHunting
Test Barrel24"
SKU82318
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