With in a few days i will be picking up my new Savage model 110 in 338 Lapua. I need info on what types of bullets, powder, primers and brass you guys are using. All the guys I shoot with are using Sierra 300gr. But I am leaning towards 250 or 300gr Lapua scenars. Have been using Vihtavuori N165 for my 6.5 X 284 and it shoots great. But some guys are using Retumbo, H1000, H4831 and so on. Not sure about primers? But brass will be Lapua. I hear some guys are using hornady and like it. Would love the info. Thanks alot.
Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
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Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
90-94 gr of retumbo or h1000 300 grain SMK, Fed 215m load to mag length and let her rip. You might start out at 88 grains but u will end up between 90-94.
Enjoy those big guns are fun to shoot!!!
90-94 gr of retumbo or h1000 300 grain SMK, Fed 215m load to mag length and let her rip. You might start out at 88 grains but u will end up between 90-94.
Enjoy those big guns are fun to shoot!!!
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
I just shot my 700P in 338LM for the first time yesterday. Was using H4350, H1000, Retumbo and RL25, all with 300SMK.
78gr H4350
90r H1000
92gr Retumbo
90gr RL25
I wasn't shooting groups per se, was shooting at 600 yards, and each shot was spotted, then pasted.
I was REALLY focusing on the follow through and NOT flinching, but mine hits like a freight train, especially with 92gr Retumbo and the 300SMK.
It seemed that H4350 and Retumbo were being more consisent than H1000, and the RL25 was all over the board. I shot the RL25 last, and the Retumbo was putting a hurtin' on me, so maybe it was me. I don't think so, but it coulda been.
I just shot my 700P in 338LM for the first time yesterday. Was using H4350, H1000, Retumbo and RL25, all with 300SMK.
78gr H4350
90r H1000
92gr Retumbo
90gr RL25
I wasn't shooting groups per se, was shooting at 600 yards, and each shot was spotted, then pasted.
I was REALLY focusing on the follow through and NOT flinching, but mine hits like a freight train, especially with 92gr Retumbo and the 300SMK.
It seemed that H4350 and Retumbo were being more consisent than H1000, and the RL25 was all over the board. I shot the RL25 last, and the Retumbo was putting a hurtin' on me, so maybe it was me. I don't think so, but it coulda been.
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
I have been using 90gr of VV N170 behind a 300gr SMK. H1000 is a close substitute for N170.
I have been using 90gr of VV N170 behind a 300gr SMK. H1000 is a close substitute for N170.
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
i have been using n165 with the 250 lapuas and 250mk with good results.
83-85 grains in lapua brass with 215m primers.
i tried 4831,group size was to large.
this is out of a trg-42.
skip the hornady brass and stick with the lapua.
if you cant get the federal 215m primers the the 215 works fine.i tried cci250s they didn't do so well.
i have been using n165 with the 250 lapuas and 250mk with good results.
83-85 grains in lapua brass with 215m primers.
i tried 4831,group size was to large.
this is out of a trg-42.
skip the hornady brass and stick with the lapua.
if you cant get the federal 215m primers the the 215 works fine.i tried cci250s they didn't do so well.
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have been using n165 with the 250 lapuas and 250mk with good results.
83-85 grains in lapua brass with 215m primers.
i tried 4831,group size was to large.
this is out of a trg-42.
skip the hornady brass and stick with the lapua.
if you cant get the federal 215m primers the the 215 works fine.i tried cci250s they didn't do so well. </div></div>
Interesting.
I shoot a TRG-42 1:12" and H-4831sc is good for me with the 250s, out to 1022 yds.
85-89 grs, closer to 88+.
I've also had great results with VV-165 and VV-170.
Lapua and Norma brass, Redding .365" TiNi bushing sized, 215Ms. 3.675" COAL.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have been using n165 with the 250 lapuas and 250mk with good results.
83-85 grains in lapua brass with 215m primers.
i tried 4831,group size was to large.
this is out of a trg-42.
skip the hornady brass and stick with the lapua.
if you cant get the federal 215m primers the the 215 works fine.i tried cci250s they didn't do so well. </div></div>
Interesting.
I shoot a TRG-42 1:12" and H-4831sc is good for me with the 250s, out to 1022 yds.
85-89 grs, closer to 88+.
I've also had great results with VV-165 and VV-170.
Lapua and Norma brass, Redding .365" TiNi bushing sized, 215Ms. 3.675" COAL.
Chris
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
I have also had good luck with H4831
AIAWSM
89 grains H4831
fed 215 magnum primers
250 gr scenars
3.627" coal
I have also had good luck with H4831
AIAWSM
89 grains H4831
fed 215 magnum primers
250 gr scenars
3.627" coal
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisGarrett</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have been using n165 with the 250 lapuas and 250mk with good results.
83-85 grains in lapua brass with 215m primers.
i tried 4831,group size was to large.
this is out of a trg-42.
skip the hornady brass and stick with the lapua.
if you cant get the federal 215m primers the the 215 works fine.i tried cci250s they didn't do so well. </div></div>
Interesting.
I shoot a TRG-42 1:12" and H-4831sc is good for me with the 250s, out to 1022 yds.
85-89 grs, closer to 88+.
I've also had great results with VV-165 and VV-170.
Lapua and Norma brass, Redding .365" TiNi bushing sized, 215Ms. 3.675" COAL.
Chris </div></div>
my TRG-42 has the 1:10 twist.with the h4831 the best 5 shot group at 600yd i had was about 4.5"
with n165 it was 1.68" with most under 3"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisGarrett</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Don71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have been using n165 with the 250 lapuas and 250mk with good results.
83-85 grains in lapua brass with 215m primers.
i tried 4831,group size was to large.
this is out of a trg-42.
skip the hornady brass and stick with the lapua.
if you cant get the federal 215m primers the the 215 works fine.i tried cci250s they didn't do so well. </div></div>
Interesting.
I shoot a TRG-42 1:12" and H-4831sc is good for me with the 250s, out to 1022 yds.
85-89 grs, closer to 88+.
I've also had great results with VV-165 and VV-170.
Lapua and Norma brass, Redding .365" TiNi bushing sized, 215Ms. 3.675" COAL.
Chris </div></div>
my TRG-42 has the 1:10 twist.with the h4831 the best 5 shot group at 600yd i had was about 4.5"
with n165 it was 1.68" with most under 3"
Re: Loading for my new 338 Lapua.
VVN560 and the 250gr scenar is works best for me..start at about 88.0grs. Good velocity, very uniform, very accurate.
VVN560 and the 250gr scenar is works best for me..start at about 88.0grs. Good velocity, very uniform, very accurate.
