.338 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) - Published Manufacturer Loading Data

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Powder:
 
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GR.:  160 gr
Bullet Type:  TTSX FB 
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
25.1 gr
26.5 gr
Vel.:
2,034
2,126
Press.:
41,500
45,200
Starting Powder: 25.1 gr
Starting Velocity: 2,034
Starting Pressure: 41,500
Max Powder: 26.5 gr
Max Velocity: 2,126
Max Pressure: 45,200
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  160 gr
Bullet Type:  TTSX FB 
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
21.1 gr
23.5 gr
Vel.:
1,785
2,012
Press.:
40,300
51,000
Starting Powder: 21.1 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,785
Starting Pressure: 40,300
Max Powder: 23.5 gr
Max Velocity: 2,012
Max Pressure: 51,000
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  160 gr
Bullet Type:  TTSX FB 
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: No. 11 FS (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
18.2 gr
20.3 gr
Vel.:
1,815
1,988
Press.:
41,600
50,600
Starting Powder: 18.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,815
Starting Pressure: 41,600
Max Powder: 20.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,988
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  160 gr
Bullet Type:  TTSX FB 
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
25.8 gr
26.8 gr
Vel.:
1,991
2,084
Press.:
37,700
41,700
Starting Powder: 25.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,991
Starting Pressure: 37,700
Max Powder: 26.8 gr
Max Velocity: 2,084
Max Pressure: 41,700
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  160 gr
Bullet Type:  TTSX FB 
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: H110 (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
18.2 gr
20.3 gr
Vel.:
1,815
1,988
Press.:
41,600
50,600
Starting Powder: 18.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,815
Starting Pressure: 41,600
Max Powder: 20.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,988
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  160 gr
Bullet Type:  TTSX FB 
(Barnes)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 296 (Winchester)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
18.2 gr
20.3 gr
Vel.:
1,815
1,988
Press.:
41,600
50,600
Starting Powder: 18.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,815
Starting Pressure: 41,600
Max Powder: 20.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,988
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  180 gr
Bullet Type:  AB 
(NOS)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.160"
Powder:
22.0 gr
24.9 gr
Vel.:
1,874
2,080
Press.:
38,400
51,100
Starting Powder: 22.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,874
Starting Pressure: 38,400
Max Powder: 24.9 gr
Max Velocity: 2,080
Max Pressure: 51,100
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  180 gr
Bullet Type:  AB 
(NOS)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.160"
Powder:
19.8 gr
22.0 gr
Vel.:
1,770
1,961
Press.:
40,000
50,800
Starting Powder: 19.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,770
Starting Pressure: 40,000
Max Powder: 22.0 gr
Max Velocity: 1,961
Max Pressure: 50,800
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  180 gr
Bullet Type:  AB 
(NOS)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: No. 11 FS (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.160"
Powder:
17.2 gr
19.1 gr
Vel.:
1,740
1,902
Press.:
39,700
50,600
Starting Powder: 17.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,740
Starting Pressure: 39,700
Max Powder: 19.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,902
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  180 gr
Bullet Type:  AB 
(NOS)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.160"
Powder:
24.0 gr
25.3 gr
Vel.:
1,945
2,033
Press.:
41,800
46,300
Starting Powder: 24.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,945
Starting Pressure: 41,800
Max Powder: 25.3 gr
Max Velocity: 2,033
Max Pressure: 46,300
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  180 gr
Bullet Type:  AB 
(NOS)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: H110 (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.160"
Powder:
17.2 gr
19.1 gr
Vel.:
1,740
1,902
Press.:
39,700
50,600
Starting Powder: 17.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,740
Starting Pressure: 39,700
Max Powder: 19.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,902
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  180 gr
Bullet Type:  AB 
(NOS)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 296 (Winchester)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.160"
Powder:
17.2 gr
19.1 gr
Vel.:
1,740
1,902
Press.:
39,700
50,600
Starting Powder: 17.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,740
Starting Pressure: 39,700
Max Powder: 19.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,902
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  185 gr
Bullet Type:  CX 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
21.6 gr
24.0 gr
Vel.:
1,777
1,953
Press.:
40,800
49,600
Starting Powder: 21.6 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,777
Starting Pressure: 40,800
Max Powder: 24.0 gr
Max Velocity: 1,953
Max Pressure: 49,600
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  185 gr
Bullet Type:  CX 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 2200 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
22.8 gr
24.6 gr
Vel.:
1,646
1,791
Press.:
42,300
50,100
Starting Powder: 22.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,646
Starting Pressure: 42,300
Max Powder: 24.6 gr
Max Velocity: 1,791
Max Pressure: 50,100
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  185 gr
Bullet Type:  CX 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
18.8 gr
20.9 gr
Vel.:
1,611
1,802
Press.:
41,000
50,800
Starting Powder: 18.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,611
Starting Pressure: 41,000
Max Powder: 20.9 gr
Max Velocity: 1,802
Max Pressure: 50,800
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  185 gr
Bullet Type:  CX 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.200"
Powder:
22.0 gr
24.8 gr
Vel.:
1,733
1,914
Press.:
38,900
47,100
Starting Powder: 22.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,733
Starting Pressure: 38,900
Max Powder: 24.8 gr
Max Velocity: 1,914
Max Pressure: 47,100
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  200 gr
Bullet Type:  SST 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.150"
Powder:
21.6 gr
24.1 gr
Vel.:
1,767
1,955
Press.:
37,600
50,500
Starting Powder: 21.6 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,767
Starting Pressure: 37,600
Max Powder: 24.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,955
Max Pressure: 50,500
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  200 gr
Bullet Type:  SST 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 2200 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.150"
Powder:
22.4 gr
24.9 gr
Vel.:
1,655
1,835
Press.:
40,200
50,400
Starting Powder: 22.4 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,655
Starting Pressure: 40,200
Max Powder: 24.9 gr
Max Velocity: 1,835
Max Pressure: 50,400
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  200 gr
Bullet Type:  SST 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.150"
Powder:
18.5 gr
20.5 gr
Vel.:
1,638
1,793
Press.:
43,100
50,800
Starting Powder: 18.5 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,638
Starting Pressure: 43,100
Max Powder: 20.5 gr
Max Velocity: 1,793
Max Pressure: 50,800
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  200 gr
Bullet Type:  SST 
(HDY)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.150"
Powder:
22.5 gr
25.0 gr
Vel.:
1,782
1,941
Press.:
39,900
49,800
Starting Powder: 22.5 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,782
Starting Pressure: 39,900
Max Powder: 25.0 gr
Max Velocity: 1,941
Max Pressure: 49,800
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  225 gr
Bullet Type:  BTSP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.165"
Powder:
19.8 gr
22.1 gr
Vel.:
1,597
1,803
Press.:
37,700
50,700
Starting Powder: 19.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,597
Starting Pressure: 37,700
Max Powder: 22.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,803
Max Pressure: 50,700
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  225 gr
Bullet Type:  BTSP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 2200 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.165"
Powder:
22.0 gr
24.6 gr
Vel.:
1,625
1,791
Press.:
41,500
50,400
Starting Powder: 22.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,625
Starting Pressure: 41,500
Max Powder: 24.6 gr
Max Velocity: 1,791
Max Pressure: 50,400
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  225 gr
Bullet Type:  BTSP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.165"
Powder:
18.1 gr
20.2 gr
Vel.:
1,543
1,747
Press.:
39,100
50,900
Starting Powder: 18.1 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,543
Starting Pressure: 39,100
Max Powder: 20.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,747
Max Pressure: 50,900
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  225 gr
Bullet Type:  BTSP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.165"
Powder:
21.3 gr
23.7 gr
Vel.:
1,660
1,814
Press.:
38,700
50,600
Starting Powder: 21.3 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,660
Starting Pressure: 38,700
Max Powder: 23.7 gr
Max Velocity: 1,814
Max Pressure: 50,600
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  250 gr
Bullet Type:  AF 
(Swift)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.120"
Powder:
17.1 gr
19.0 gr
Vel.:
1,265
1,424
Press.:
37,000
51,000
Starting Powder: 17.1 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,265
Starting Pressure: 37,000
Max Powder: 19.0 gr
Max Velocity: 1,424
Max Pressure: 51,000
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  250 gr
Bullet Type:  AF 
(Swift)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 2200 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.120"
Powder:
19.0 gr
21.2 gr
Vel.:
1,337
1,494
Press.:
40,200
50,500
Starting Powder: 19.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,337
Starting Pressure: 40,200
Max Powder: 21.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,494
Max Pressure: 50,500
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  250 gr
Bullet Type:  AF 
(Swift)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.120"
Powder:
15.3 gr
17.0 gr
Vel.:
1,166
1,351
Press.:
39,000
50,700
Starting Powder: 15.3 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,166
Starting Pressure: 39,000
Max Powder: 17.0 gr
Max Velocity: 1,351
Max Pressure: 50,700
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  250 gr
Bullet Type:  AF 
(Swift)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: LT-30 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.120"
Powder:
16.9 gr
18.8 gr
Vel.:
1,225
1,409
Press.:
40,500
50,900
Starting Powder: 16.9 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,225
Starting Pressure: 40,500
Max Powder: 18.8 gr
Max Velocity: 1,409
Max Pressure: 50,900
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  250 gr
Bullet Type:  AF 
(Swift)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.120"
Powder:
18.6 gr
20.7 gr
Vel.:
1,410
1,576
Press.:
39,200
50,900
Starting Powder: 18.6 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,410
Starting Pressure: 39,200
Max Powder: 20.7 gr
Max Velocity: 1,576
Max Pressure: 50,900
Source: Hodgdon 
C 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 1680 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
13.7 gr
Vel.:
 
1,040
Press.:
 
27,400
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 13.7 gr
Max Velocity: 1,040
Max Pressure: 27,400
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 2200 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
15.2 gr
Vel.:
 
1,069
Press.:
 
35,800
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 15.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,069
Max Pressure: 35,800
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 5744 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
12.4 gr
Vel.:
 
1,032
Press.:
 
34,800
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 12.4 gr
Max Velocity: 1,032
Max Pressure: 34,800
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: No. 11 FS (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
11.3 gr
Vel.:
 
1,042
Press.:
 
37,900
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 11.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,042
Max Pressure: 37,900
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: LT-30 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
13.5 gr
Vel.:
 
1,058
Press.:
 
38,100
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 13.5 gr
Max Velocity: 1,058
Max Pressure: 38,100
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: LT-32 (Accurate)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
14.2 gr
Vel.:
 
1,059
Press.:
 
38,000
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 14.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,059
Max Pressure: 38,000
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: CFE BLK (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
14.2 gr
Vel.:
 
1,036
Press.:
 
27,900
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 14.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,036
Max Pressure: 27,900
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: H110 (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
11.3 gr
Vel.:
 
1,042
Press.:
 
37,900
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 11.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,042
Max Pressure: 37,900
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: H4198 (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
13.2 gr
Vel.:
 
1,049
Press.:
 
34,500
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 13.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,049
Max Pressure: 34,500
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: Lil'Gun (Hodgdon)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
10.2 gr
Vel.:
 
1,066
Press.:
 
42,400
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 10.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,066
Max Pressure: 42,400
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: IMR 4198 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
13.2 gr
Vel.:
 
1,055
Press.:
 
37,100
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 13.2 gr
Max Velocity: 1,055
Max Pressure: 37,100
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: IMR 4227 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
12.1 gr
Vel.:
 
1,046
Press.:
 
40,600
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 12.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,046
Max Pressure: 40,600
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  300 gr
Bullet Type:  HPBT 
(Sierra)
Diameter: 0.338"
Powder: 296 (Winchester)
Primer: White River Energetic SR
Case: HDY
Trim Length: 1.300"
C.O.L.: 2.260"
Powder:
 
11.3 gr
Vel.:
 
1,042
Press.:
 
37,900
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 11.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,042
Max Pressure: 37,900
Source: Hodgdon