.338 | 272gr | SUS-TAC HPT

About this bullet

.338 | 272gr | SUS-TAC HPT is a bullet made by SUS-TAC. At 272 gr (17.6 g) and a diameter of 0.338'' (8.59 mm) it suits handloads where bullet weight and barrel length have to be matched carefully. Its G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.845 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. A twist rate of 1:9.0 is recommended for stable flight; slower twists can under-stabilise this bullet. We currently list 251 load recipes across 3 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

Load data for .338 | 272gr | SUS-TAC HPT bullet is available in the following calibers:

• .338 Lapua Mag.
• .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved
• .338 Norma Mag.

Safety notes

All load data is reference data only. Always start at the minimum charge and work up in small steps while watching for pressure signs. Never exceed the maximum charge published by the powder or bullet manufacturer.