Hornady Load Data in Caliber .338 Lapua Mag.
Hornady
Hornady Manufacturing Company, founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a globally recognized leader in the production of high-quality bullets and ammunition. The company was born out of Hornady's dissatisfaction with the post-World War II bullet market, which lacked consistency and accuracy. Driven by the belief that "accurate bullets are never obsolete," Hornady set out to create ammunition that offered precision, reliability, and performance—values that still define the brand today.
Hornady’s operations began with the production of .30 caliber bullets for hunting. Ove ...
.338 Lapua Mag.
The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge emerged in the 1980s as a result of a collaborative effort between Finnish ammunition manufacturer Lapua and British rifle makers. Initially, the demand arose from the need for a long-range, high-powered sniper cartridge capable of effectively engaging targets beyond 1,000 meters, particularly for military applications. The design incorporated input from various special forces and recognized a significant ballistic gap between the 7.62x51mm NATO and larger .50 BMG cartridges. By 1989, the .338 Lapua Magnum was standardized, and it quickly cemented its reputation ...
