BERGER BULLETS 338 Cal.- .338

Popular Berger .338 Bullet Types

1. Hybrid OTM (Open Tip Match)

• Example: 250 gr Hybrid OTM Boat Tail
• Designed for precision / long-range shooting
• Hybrid ogive = less sensitive to seating depth
• Very high ballistic coefficient (BC ~0.68 G1)

 Best for:

• .338 Lapua Magnum
• Target / competition shooting

2. Elite Hunter Hybrid

• Example: 250 gr Elite Hunter
• Built for hunting + long-range performance
• Longer nose for higher BC and better energy retention

 Best for:

• Big game hunting (elk, moose, etc.)
• Cartridges like .338 Win Mag, .338 Lapua

3. VLD (Very Low Drag)

• Available in various weights (e.g. 210gr–300gr)
• Extremely high BC for extreme long range
• Requires careful seating depth tuning

 Best for:

• Experienced reloaders
• ELR (Extreme Long Range)

 Common Weights (.338)

• 200–225 gr → lighter, faster (hunting)
• 230–250 gr → balanced (most popular)
• 285–300 gr → heavy, best for long-range / subsonic setups

 Compatibility

“.338 caliber” refers to bullet diameter (0.338 inch), used in cartridges like:

• .338 Winchester Magnum
• .338 Lapua Magnum
• .338-06, .338 Federal, etc.

 Important:
The bullet fits all .338 cartridges, but load data and performance differ per cartridge.