338 Lapua 250gr Matchking Gold Medal

Long range isn’t just a distance. It’s a state of mind. A dedication to push further. And it’s why Federal Premium builds Gold Medal® rifle loads. The exclusive primer design provides the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. The precision-built Sierra MatchKing bullet is shot to win more matches than any other rifle bullet. It's the only choice for the world’s most elite shooters.

• Boat-tail hollow-point bullet provides the extra margin of ballistic performance match shooters need

• Uniform match jacket ensures consistent, long-range accuracy

• Federal® brass

• Specially formulated propellant

• Benchrest-quality Gold Medal® primer

Specs

Caliber
338 Lapua Mag

Grain Weight
250

Bullet Style
Sierra Matchking Boat-Tail Hollow Point

Muzzle Velocity
2950

Ballistic Coefficient
.587

Ballistic Coefficient G7
0.318

Bullet Length In
1.595

Package Quantity
20

Usage
Competition, Long Range, Target Shooting

Ballistics

•
Velocity

•
Energy

•
Wind Drift

•
Average Range

•
Long Range

Velocity in feet per second

Muzzle
100 Y
200 Y
300 Y
400 Y
500 Y

2950
2789
2634
2484
2339
2199

Energy in Foot Pounds

Muzzle
100 Y
200 Y
300 Y
400 Y
500 Y

4830
4318
3851
3426
3037
2685

Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 mph)

Muzzle
100 Y
200 Y
300 Y
400 Y
500 Y

0
0.5
2.1
4.9
8.8
14.3

Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH Crosswind)

Average Range

50 Y
100 Y
200 Y
300 Y

-0.2

-3.0
-11.0

Height of bullet trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at 100 yards. Sights 1.5 inches above bore line.

Long Range

50 Y
100 Y
200 Y
300 Y
400 Y
500 Y

0.5
1.5

-6.5
-18.5
-37.1

Height of bullet trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at 100 yards. Sights 1.5 inches above bore line.