Hrndy 338 Lapua 285gr Eld 20/120

The Hornady 338 Lapua 285gr ELD Match ammunition represents a specialized cartridge engineered for long-range precision shooting and tactical applications demanding match-grade accuracy at extended distances. Each round combines Hornady's exacting loading standards with the company's proprietary ELD (Extremely Low Drag) Match bullet technology, designed to deliver consistent performance across variable environmental conditions that challenge conventional long-range ammunition.

The 285-grain bullet weight in the 338 Lapua Magnum cartridge provides optimal ballistic coefficient and energy retention for shots beyond 1,000 yards. Hornady's quality control protocols ensure uniform component selection, precise bullet seating concentricity, consistent powder charges, and repeatable overall length specifications—all critical variables that directly correlate to sub-minute-of-angle accuracy potential. The ELD Match design features a secant ogive profile and patent-pending Heat Shield tip that stabilizes in flight and minimizes aerodynamic inconsistencies common to conventional hollow-point match bullets, supporting tighter shot grouping and more predictable wind deflection across extended ranges.

This loading is purpose-built for precision rifle competitors, long-range hunters pursuing large game at distance, and tactical operators conducting extended-range training and certification on precision carbines chambered in 338 Lapua Magnum. The 338 Lapua platform is recognized within military and civilian precision communities for its ballistic performance envelope, and this Hornady offering bridges competition-grade accuracy with field reliability. The 20-round box packaging supports typical training cycles and competition loads without excessive logistics burden.