Hornady .338 250gr Match, .675bc ????

PEI Rob · #1 12-15-2007, 01:27 PM

https://www.hornady.com/shop/?page=ballistics/popup&product_sku=33361

What's up with that? Is that bullet really that hi in a G1 bc? How do they shoot? How do they kill?

Cheers,
Rob

davewilson · #2 12-16-2007, 02:29 PM

Rob, first, welcome aboard. it's a great place to hang your hat.

i can't say i've ever heard anyone talk about shooting them. many use the a-max with great results but this bullet seems to be a hollow point type match bullet without the tip. i saw them this summer when working with the 250SMK, but already had too much invested in testing and not enough time to test other bullets for hunting season. i might try some if the Bergers don't come out in time for next year. shoot some and let us know how they shoot and what the BC is.

jax270 · #3 12-16-2007, 03:32 PM

I thought the B.C. was rated .450ish for the hornady match.

gliechty · #4 12-16-2007, 04:19 PM

It appears that hornady has redesigned their 250 gr match, as the previous 250 gr match bullet had a super low BC and the new one is not yet available. I am looking forward to trying the new version.

The BC is comparable to the Lapua Scenar, and hopefully is will open up on game. This could be a great bullet. Lets cross our fingers.

Oh BTW, the list price is $43 per 50, ouch!!!

PEI Rob · #5 12-16-2007, 04:34 PM

I'm building a rifle for a buddy so I won't be able to work with many different bullets. I was planning on trying the 225 AB first, 250 GK second, until I saw such a hi bc for the Hornady match. Give the somewhat surprising success many are having with the 300MK, I thought maybe someone tried the Hornady match on some game.

I'll send Hornady an email and see what they say about the bc.

Cheers,
Rob

PEI Rob · #6 12-19-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Rob, This is a newly designed bullet and the BC is set at .675. Still against the G1 model. Have a great day

That was the reply. I had noted the stock # didn't change so wasn't sure if they had a new bullet or not. Looks like they do.

Now this begs the question, how do we know which style is in the box? If I phone a supplier and ask for some #33361, how do I know what I'm going to get?

I think I'll just get the Lapuas

Cheers,
Rob

davewilson · #7 12-19-2007, 04:50 PM

if you're just punching paper, the Lapua's are great. but if you're going to hunt, i wouldn't use the Lapua's unless you're gonna shoot tanks or something with a bunch of armor! they're one tuff SOB.