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HORNADY 33381 338 CAL .338 285 GR ELD MATCH 50 CT.
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SKU: 33381-090255333817
Overview
Built for precision shooting where consistency matters, this .338-caliber 285-grain match bullet is aimed at long-range applications that demand a stable flight profile. Hornady’s Heat Shield tip is designed to maintain its shape under aerodynamic heating, helping preserve a uniform meplat and consistent ballistic performance as distance increases. The streamlined secant ogive, optimized boattail, and AMP jacket design are intended to support accuracy and low drag in a match setup. It requires a minimum 1:10" twist rate, so it is best suited to rifles configured to handle that specification.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Patent-pending Heat
Shield tip helps maintain a
Streamlined Secant
Ogive and optimum boattail design
Amp Bullet
Jackets are described as highly
Doppler Radar-measured
BCs are corrected to standard
Minimum 1:10"
Twist rate is clearly specified
Key Features
- .338 caliber, 285 grain ELD Match bullet
- 50-count box
- Patent-pending Heat Shield tip
- Streamlined secant ogive with optimum boattail design
- Highly concentric AMP bullet jackets
- Minimum twist rate: 1-10 inches
Best Used For
- Long-range target shooters needing a .338 caliber match bullet for extended-distance precision work.
- Hunters who also practice with match-style loads before dialing in field rifles.
- Shooters using rifles with at least a 1:10 twist rate for this bullet.
- Reloaders seeking a high-BC bullet designed for consistent bullet-to-bullet and lot-to-lot results.
- Precision rifle users focused on minimizing tip deformation concerns at 400 yards and beyond.
Specifications
| Amp Jacket | Yes |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Correction | Standard atmospheric conditions |
| Bc Measurement Method | Doppler radar |
| Boattail Design | Yes |
| Bullet Type | ELD Match |
| Bullet Weight | 285 gr |
| Caliber | .338 |
| Heat Shield Tip | Yes |
| Minimum Twist Rate | 1-10" |
| Quantity | 50 ct. |
| Secant Ogive | Yes |
| Swaged Lead Core | Yes |
| Tip Material | Heat resistant polymer |
Pros
- Patent-pending Heat Shield tip helps maintain a consistent meplat shape.
- Streamlined secant ogive and optimum boattail design support a high-BC profile.
- AMP bullet jackets are described as highly concentric for uniformity.
- Doppler radar-measured BCs are corrected to standard atmospheric conditions.
- Minimum 1:10" twist rate is clearly specified for this bullet.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a minimum twist rate of 1-10", so it may not be suitable for rifles with slower twist barrels.
- This is a match bullet, so it is intended for precision use rather than general-purpose hunting applications.
- The performance focus is on extended-range consistency and low drag, which may be unnecessary for shorter-range shooting.
- The 50-count box is geared toward range and load development use, which may be more than some hunters need for occasional use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Match rifle bullets
- Long-range shooting ammunition components
- High-BC bullet types
- Precision reloading components
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet storage box
- Reloading press
- Bullet puller
- Calipers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hornady product intended for?
This is a .338 caliber 285 grain ELD Match bullet in a 50-count box. The product is presented as a match bullet, so it is intended for precision shooting rather than general-purpose hunting use.
What does the Heat Shield tip do?
According to Hornady, the Heat Shield tip is a heat-resistant polymer tip designed to resist aerodynamic heating, maintain its shape in flight, and create a consistent meplat (tip).
Is this bullet designed for long-range use?
The product description says aerodynamic heating can affect BC and accuracy, particularly at extended ranges of 400 yards and beyond, and that this bullet is built to address that issue. No specific performance guarantee is provided.
What twist rate is required?
The product data states this bullet needs a minimum twist rate of 1-10".
How is the bullet packaged?
It is sold in a 50-count box.