.338 | 280gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander

About this bullet

.338 | 280gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander is a bullet made by Discreet Ballistics. At 280 gr (18.1 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 0.324 drives velocity retention and wind drift downrange — higher values mean a flatter trajectory at distance. We currently list 138 load recipes across 12 calibers for this bullet.

Most popular calibers for this bullet

Load data for .338 | 280gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander bullet is available in the following calibers:

• .33 Nosler
• .338 Blaser Mag.
• .338 Lapua Mag.
• .338 Lapua Mag. Ackley Improved
• .338 Norma Mag.
• .338 Rem. Ultra Mag.
• .338 Weatherby RPM
• .338 Win Mag.
• .338-06 A-Square
• .338-378 Weath. Mag.
• .340 Weath. Mag.
• 8.5 mm Messner 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.