What bullet weight for 338 win mag

[carpsniperg2]

Since i picked up my 338 win mag. I have not got a chance to handload for it yet. I have been bouncing back and fourth on what bullet weights. My hunting with it will be bear and boar. I am planning on using this as my bear calling gun. Also i am planning on taking it to new zealand for some boar hunting. My shots in both cases will be less then 200 yard 95% of the time. Both are big dense animals that can take a lot of punishment. There is 180-200-225-250 gr, i have been leaning towards the 225g bullets. But intrested to hear what people use and what they like. I am a big nosler fan, primarily partitions. But have been looking at the accubonds. I have loaded and shot the accubonds. But have not used them on big game myself. They always have some great reviews, and i am wondering how well they hold up on thick bone. I also have just bought some etips for my 300 win mag and might look into those as well.

Thanks in advance!

[Lightning_Rider]

we have a 338 that loves the 225gr accubonds

[Ingwe]

250 gr nosler partition

[Huntbear]

210 partitions work very well out of my brother's and my rifles.  Our handloads are Chrono'd at 2950.  Shoot 1/2 MOA at 400 yds off a bench.

[7mag.]

I always had good luck with 225 grain Core-Lokts out of my .338. That's what my hunting partner shoots out of his also.

[gadwall]

we have a 338 that loves the 225gr accubonds

Shoot those Carp.

Gadwall

[ML_Hunter]

I've use the 225 Grain AccuBond and Loved the heck out of that bullet, sighted in at 200 yds with 1 1/2 in group off the bench.  I'm sure the grouping would be better if I were to shoot of a sled.  I just switched over to the 200 grain Barns TSX bullets and still working on a load.  My last shooting session with that rifle shot a 2 inch group at 200 yards.  Still working it, i'm sure I can get it down tighter?  If not then I'll just have to go back to the AccuBond!

[bobcat]

If a Nosler Partition or Accubond I'd go with a 225, but I'd also try the 210 grain Barnes Tipped TSX.

[Magnum_Willys]

The 225 Trophy Bonded Bearclaws mushroom perfect every time - impressive - zero fragmentation or loss.  Thats not the new plastic tip - I'm not a big fan of any plastic tipped bullets yet.

[ML_Hunter]

If a Nosler Partition or Accubond I'd go with a 225, but I'd also try the 210 grain Barnes Tipped TSX.

So being confused and not knowing that Barns made a 210 Grain bullet, I went and checked my box.  It is 210 grains I've started loading for the .338...its the .325 i'm using the 200 grain bullets for! Hope there wasn't any confusion.

[elkslayer069]

225 grn hornadys love them shoot well outta both mine and my dads gun

[demontang]

Ive tried the 180, 200 and 225 accubonds and the 225 are by far the best of the three for heavy game. All three shot great but the performance on game is where its at. The 180 and 200 both did there job but the 225 seems to be a sweet spot. I shoulder shot a elk and the 225 did little meat damage and it exited the other side, on the bear I shot it punched though both sides and the second one traveled from the middle of the chest to just under the hide in the rear quarter. The drop in the three is very close so your not lossing in hold over for longer shots with the 225 over the 180. I would stay away from the BT for heavier game and I havent had any luck with the core loks. Ive looked into the barns but have shot any yet but they look to be a good bullet. I just cant get away from thet performance of the accubonds.

[Woodchuck]

i shoot 225 hornady's and am very pleased with them

[Hornseeker]

Go with the bigger Barnes, 225 grain TTSX... Great BC.. and will perform flawlessly on game!!! Just find a powder and charge that your barrel likes...

[GoldTip]

In Ak I've shot my cousins 338wm he loads the 225gr swift A-frames and the bullets performs flawlessly.  In my 325wsm I've shot 200gr Accubonds into 2 elk, 2 Moose, and several deer all with nothing short of excellent results.