Any reloading Data for .338 Lapua 285gr AMAX bullets in the 9th Edition Hornady Man?

[TacBlade]

I have the 8th Edition manual, but not the 9th Edition. I am looking for Reloading Data on the new .338 Lapua 285gr AMAX bullets, but I don't want to buy the 9th edition if there is no data on this Bullet in there? Thanks!

 

[g0rd0]

Re: Any reloading Data for .338 Lapua 285gr AMAX bullets in the 9th Edition Hornady M

The nosler site has it but, none for 285 grn. It does go fro 180 to 300 grn . But, there is not a listing for 285. In a pinch you could use the 300 grn list and expect more vel.


338 Lapua Magnum

 

[jonthomps]

I'm bringing this thread back to life. Anyone have any 338LM/285gr amax loads?

 

[bdpayne2000]

This bullet is very accurate out of my Savage, less than MOA every time out. Load is H1000 88.5 gr, 215's, Lapua brass, .030 off lands. Single digit es/sd at about 2720. I have not found a combination for SMK or Berger 300's that shoot as good out of my gun.

 

[jonthomps]

This bullet is very accurate out of my Savage, less than MOA every time out. Load is H1000 88.5 gr, 215's, Lapua brass, .030 off lands. Single digit es/sd at about 2720. I have not found a combination for SMK or Berger 300's that shoot as good out of my gun.

Excellent - exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[xaddo]

Ive been shooting the 285 a-maxs for a while now in my 338 Lapua. A little over 400 rounds.
They shot sub moa right from the start and when I started adjusting OAL they really started to shine. consistent sub .5 moa w/ many .2-.3 moa groups.I was shooting 330 Bergers before the A-maxs and they did just as good close range but at 600 and 850 the groups opened up a little. The A-maxs stay tight.
load I landed on was 85 gr Retumbo .020 jump
A light load but it was the most accurate I tried and I started seeing pressure signs at 88.5( not even close to the 93 grain max listed in manual)
Oh...tried 225 Accubonds too.consistent one hole groups @ 100 but horrible @ 850
I think the higher BC of the A-maxs is the difference.
Hope this helps

 

[jsthntn247]

Worked a load up for a friend two weeks ago. 91.5gr of H-1000 just touching the lands at 2785. This was in Hornady brass and showed no pressure, he accidentally loaded a piece of PMC brass with this load and had to beat the case out with a cleaning rod and hammer. We started at 88 and worked up.

 

[MBird]

Sorry they do not list any information on the 285 Amax, just the 285HPBT

Pic of table right out of Book

V/R
MBird

 

[jonthomps]

Nice! Thanks for the picture.

 

[steelbrit]

Excellent - exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

excuse my ignorance -what are 215s?

 

[toddc]

excuse my ignorance -what are 215s?

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