338 lapua lock-base 250gr

[BLOODHOUND]

anyone using these? And if so how are they? bout to order some scenars but ran into these just wanted to see what the word is on them

Paul

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: 338 lapua lock-base 250gr

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 338BLOODHOUND</div><div class="ubbcode-body">anyone using these? And if so how are they? bout to order some scenars but ran into these just wanted to see what the word is on them

Paul </div></div>

I've bought a box from here, that were home mollied and while I've not actually shot them, I've shot the 150gr/170gr LB in 308 and they are a high BC bullet, for a FMJ design.

In the '04 VV reloading pamphlet, they list the BC of the .338 250gr LB at .662 and the BC of the Scenar at .675, so slighly lower for the LB.

If you can get them a lot cheaper than the Scenars, go for it, but if they're the same price, or only marginally cheaper, just go with the Scenars.

Chris

 

[Vindex]

Re: 338 lapua lock-base 250gr

Scenar is a hollow point boat tail. Lock base in a FMJ with a unique "tail"

 

[dksd39]

Re: 338 lapua lock-base 250gr

I use them exclusively and think they are a great value. My load is 94gr of RL25. After shooting over 1k of them this year I dont expect I will be changing to anything else. They are 7.1 mils to 1k out of my DTA.

 

[Igo]

Re: 338 lapua lock-base 250gr

I have tried the new 300 gr Bergers Hybrids, 250 and 300 gr Sierra HPBT, and the Lapua 250 gr scenars. The Lapua have performed better than the rest. I'm using 93 gr of H1000. Barrel is a 1 in 9 twist.