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Test Barrel Ballistics can be found on pages 38-39
338 LAPUA MAG
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. TAP PRECISION®
NO. 8235 
Application:  Precision
The 285 gr. ELD® Match 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. TAP Precision®
BC: .829  SD: .356
Muzzle Velocity: 2789 fps
Barrel: 24"
Firearm: Barret Mrad
Twist Rate: 1:9"
Total Penetration: 18.5"
Max. Cavity: 8.0"+
Depth to Max. Cav.: 4"
Entry: 1"
Retained Weight: 114.0 gr.t
338 LAPUA MAG 240 GR. HEAVY BARRIER™
NO. 82315  | 
  
Application:  Heavy Barrier
The advanced 240-grain 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.
1" MULTI-LAM 
HEAVY GLASS
Bullet: 240 gr. Heavy Barrier™
BC: .611  SD: .300
Muzzle Velocity: 2920 fps
Barrel: 24"
Firearm: Barret Mrad
Twist Rate: 1:9"
Total Penetration: 20.5"
Max. Cavity: 4.75"
Depth to Max. Cav.: 3.25"
Entry: 0.0"
Retained Weight: 125.3 gr.

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