Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded Tip – Powerful Elk and Moose Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded ammunition loads a 200 grain Trophy Bonded Tip bullet into the 338 Winchester Magnum. Federal lists a muzzle velocity of about 2930 feet per second and a ballistic coefficient of .440, which works out to roughly 3813 foot-pounds of muzzle energy by standard calculation. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Bonded Toughness with Tipped Accuracy
• Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded Specifications
• Hunting Tips

Bonded Toughness with Tipped Accuracy

Trophy Bonded Tip pairs bonded bullet construction with a solid copper shank, a boat-tail and a polymer tip. Federal designs it for the full range of medium and big game at practical ranges.

Robust bonding keeps the core and jacket together for high weight retention, while exterior skiving helps the front of the bullet open consistently. The solid shank is built to push through heavy bone and muscle.

Federal loads it with a Gold Medal primer, nickel-plated cases for easy extraction and corrosion protection, and propellant with copper-reducing additives.

Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item P338TT2. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465064136, which matches this listing.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Trophy Bonded Tip
• Manufacturer item number: P338TT2
• Caliber: 338 Winchester Magnum
• Bullet: 200 grain Trophy Bonded Tip
• Muzzle velocity: about 2930 fps
• Muzzle energy: about 3813 ft-lbs (standard calculation)
• Ballistic coefficient: .440
• Usage: elk, moose and bear hunting
• Rounds per box: 20

Hunting Tips

Use Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded ammo only in rifles chambered for 338 Winchester Magnum.

Zero your rifle with this exact load, then confirm your holds at the longest distance you expect to shoot.

Aim for the heart and lung area on a broadside or slightly quartering animal for quick, ethical results.

Practice from field positions such as sitting, kneeling and shooting off sticks before the season.

Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded ammo is a heavy-hitting choice for hunters after elk, moose and big bears.

The 338 Winchester Magnum has long been a favorite for elk, moose and bear country, where shots can be long and animals are large. At 200 grains this is one of the lighter, faster weights in the caliber, so it shoots flatter than heavier 225 and 250 grain loads.

Before the season, shoot a few groups with Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded ammo from a solid rest, then practice from the positions you will actually hunt from. A rifle that groups well off the bench is only part of the picture; being able to hold steady from sitting, kneeling or off shooting sticks is what fills tags.

After the shot, give the animal time before you follow up, and mark where it was standing. A soft point bullet that does its job usually leaves a good blood trail, but patience makes recovery much easier.

Clean your rifle after the hunt and store it with a light coat of oil, especially if it was out in rain or snow.

Premium hunting ammunition costs more than practice loads, so many hunters zero with a box of the same load they will hunt with and then confirm their dope before each season. Buying several boxes of Federal 338 Win Mag 200gr Trophy Bonded from one lot keeps your point of impact consistent from year to year.

Wind and range estimation matter as much as the bullet. Use a rangefinder, learn how your load drifts in a crosswind, and practice at the distances you expect to shoot. Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box so it performs the same on opening day as it did at the range.

Looking for a rifle to shoot it in? Check out the Winchester XPR 338 Win Mag rifle, or read more on Federal’s Trophy Bonded Tip 338 Winchester Magnum page.