Description
The Berger 338 Lapua 300gr Elite Hunter was designed with long range and large game hunting in mind. Berger pairs the powerful 338 Lapua Magnum with its 300 grain Elite Hunter bullet and lists 2,725 fps and 4,947 ft-lbs at the muzzle from a 26 inch barrel. Each box holds 20 rounds.
What Makes the Berger 338 Lapua 300gr Elite Hunter Special
The 338 Lapua Magnum was developed for military use at distances beyond a mile, and hunters adopted it for long range big game hunting. Berger uses its hybrid ogive on this 338 caliber bullet, blending tangent and secant designs to reduce wind drift and minimize sensitivity to seating depth.
Berger notes that the 300 grain weight trades some velocity for a higher ballistic coefficient compared with its 250 grain option, which helps the bullet retain energy at extended range. According to Berger data, the load still carries about 2,300 fps and 3,524 ft-lbs at 400 yards.
Like other Elite Hunter bullets, it uses a J4 hunting jacket designed to penetrate a short distance before expanding rapidly.
Hunting With the Berger 338 Lapua 300gr Elite Hunter
As 338 Lapua Magnum hunting ammo, this load has the energy for elk, moose and other large game at distances where many cartridges run out of steam. Shot placement and a realistic understanding of your effective range remain essential.
Recoil and muzzle blast are heavy. Most hunting rifles in this chambering use a muzzle brake or suppressor where legal, and hearing protection is strongly recommended for everyone nearby.
Rifles chambered in 338 Lapua are typically heavy, so this is best suited to hunts where you can shoot from a stable position. Confirm zero and collect chronograph data before the season.
Check state regulations for lead-free and caliber requirements before hunting.
Few cartridges match the reach of this big game long range ammo in open country. For hunters planning a western elk and moose load, the heavy 300 grain bullet carries both the momentum and the high ballistic coefficient needed for clean, ethical shots, provided the shooter has practiced at the distances involved and understands how wind affects the bullet.
Berger 338 Lapua 300gr Elite Hunter Specifications
- Brand: Berger
- Line: Elite Hunter
- Part Number: 81050
- Caliber: 338 Lapua Magnum
- Bullet: 300 grain Elite Hunter hybrid, J4 hunting jacket
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,725 fps (26 inch barrel, Berger data)
- Muzzle Energy: 4,947 ft-lbs
- 400 Yard Energy: 3,524 ft-lbs
- Rounds per Box: 20
- UPC: 679459810500
Who Should Buy This Load
Hunters who own a 338 Lapua Magnum and pursue large game in open country will find this Berger load one of the best factory options for the cartridge.
The trade-offs are cost per round, recoil and heavy rifles. Practice time is limited by ammunition expense, so many hunters use a smaller cartridge for skill-building and confirm data with this load before the hunt.
Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more big game loads, and see Berger Bullets for ballistic calculators.
Store ammunition in a cool, dry place and keep it out of hot vehicles in the field.
Practice realistic field positions before the hunt so you know which shots you can make with confidence.
Who it is for: 338 Lapua Magnum hunters after elk, moose and other large game at long range. Follow all federal, state and local laws when purchasing and transporting this ammunition.
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