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Test Barrel Ballistics can be found on pages 38-39
BC = G1 Ballistic Coefficient  |  SD = Section Density
338 LAPUA MAGNUM
The selection of Hornady® TAP® 338 Lapua Magnum 
ammunition offers exceptional accuracy and 
outstanding terminal performance. Polymer tipped 
options provide high ballistic coefficients, flat 
trajectory and reduced wind deflection. Components 
are purposefully selected for consistency, uniformity, 
and temperature stability and loaded using stringent 
quality control.
338 LAPUA MAG 285 GR. (18,5 g)  
TAP PRECISION®
NO. 8235 
Application:  Precision
The 285 gr. (18,5 g) TAP Precision® bullet with Heat 
Shield® tip delivers the excellent terminal performance 
TAP Precision® is known for, but features a resilient, 
heat-resistant polymer tip that improves the ballistic 
coefficient, resulting in higher impact velocities, less drop, 
less wind drift, and more energy on target. This load 
meets the FBI protocol penetration requirement through 
standard barriers.
BARE GELATIN
Bullet: 285 gr. (18,5 g) TAP Precision®
BC: 0,829  SD: 0,356
Muzzle Velocity: 850 m/s
Barrel: 610 mm
Firearm: Barret Mrad
Twist Rate: 1:229 mm
Total Penetration: 470 mm
Max. Cavity: 203 mm +
Depth to Max. Cav.: 102 mm
Entry: 25,4 mm
Retained Weight: 7,4 g
338 LAPUA MAG 240 GR. (15,6 g)  
HEAVY BARRIER™
NO. 82315  | 
  
Application:  Heavy Barrier
The advanced 240 gr. (15,6 g) Heavy Barrier™ bullet 
ensures controlled expansion, deep penetration, and 
weight retention—perfect for long-range engagements. 
This cartridge is a reliable, hard-hitting choice for tactical 
scenarios demanding precision, power and barrier 
penetration.
25 MM MULTI-LAM 
HEAVY GLASS
Bullet: 240 gr. (15,6 g) Heavy Barrier™
BC: 0,611  SD: 0,300
Muzzle Velocity: 890 m/s
Barrel: 610 mm
Firearm: Barret Mrad
Twist Rate: 1:305mm
Total Penetration: 521 mm
Max. Cavity: 121 mm
Depth to Max. Cav.: 82,6 mm
Entry: 0,0 mm
Retained Weight: 8,1 g

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