Range Report Decent 338 Lapua factory ammo?

[Nightcap]

I'm restricted to shooting to only 600 yards for a while, and reloading isn't really in the cards for the same time frame. I also figure that ammo is ammo and if it shoots, it works, but is there a preferred factory loaded 338 Lapua that gives acceptable, non-embarrassing results? I'm not worried about shooting the tightest of tight groups, but I at least don't want to spend time/money on garbage ammo if there's a better load out there.

 

[skierhs]

Berger makes great ammo in various weights. I like their 300 grain Berger hunting bullet a lot.

 

[Nightcap]

Berger makes great ammo in various weights. I like their 300 grain Berger hunting bullet a lot.

That was certainly a top contender from my google fu-ing, thank you

 

[Kickin45]

I don’t shoot 338LP as much as I’d like to, but I’ve had pretty good results with Nosler Match Grade 300grn

 

[sharpshot50]

The factory Lapua with 250gr scenars is pretty great, though you can expect to pay $6-7 a round for it. I also had very good results with the Prime 300gr OTM rounds. Either way, you're going to be spending a boatload on factory ammo for that thing, unfortunately. There is a gentleman selling 120 rounds on the PX right now at a very reasonable price. It's not enough to last a super long time but it's plenty to get you moving. Plus, you buying that would stop me from being tempted every time I see it..........

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/wts-338lm-ammo-and-338-lm-proof-axmc-barrel.6980391/

Good luck!

 

[Snipe260]

I shot the factory lapua ammoin 300 grain. Also hornady 285 grain with good results they my deserttech!

 

[Nik H]

I'm restricted to shooting to only 600 yards for a while, and reloading isn't really in the cards for the same time frame. I also figure that ammo is ammo and if it shoots, it works, but is there a preferred factory loaded 338 Lapua that gives acceptable, non-embarrassing results? I'm not worried about shooting the tightest of tight groups, but I at least don't want to spend time/money on garbage ammo if there's a better load out there.

In my limited experience

1. For anything 600 yards and closer I use Sellier and Bellot 250 grain. It rocks and is cheap. Very consistent out of my AXMC. It runs about $27 for a box of 10.
2. As distance goes out, I also have had good luck with FGMM in both 250 and 300 grain varieties. I find the 250 to be quite good. You can usually find it on sale for ~70-75/box of 20.
3. Spark using the Hornady 285 grain ELD-M is pretty amazing
4. Berger makes the best. My favorite is the 250 grain Lapua Scenar but man on man it is $$$. $107/box of 20. I have used the Berger 300 grain OTM and it is quite good as well.

I should say that I have my biases. I am very partial to the lighter bullets. I think that the 338 LM is designed to operate best with a speedy bullet. The 300 grain bullets work but IMHO are too large for this caliber.

 

[ShootnFool8]

Lapua Scenar 300 gr, Blackhills 300 gr