Hornady’s Hornady ELD Match .338 Lapua Magnum 285gr Bullet (brand part no. 33381) is a 285-grain ELD Match bullet for reloaders assembling their own .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition. ELD Match stands for Extremely Low Drag Match, Hornady’s target line built around a Heat Shield tip that holds a consistent meplat shape for the highest-in-class ballistic coefficient.

Key Specifications

• Bullet diameter is .338-inch, sized for .338 Lapua Magnum.
• Weighs a nominal 285 grains.
• Bullet style is ELD Match.
• Sold boxed in quantities of 50 per box.
• The Heat Shield tip resists the aerodynamic heating that can deform polymer tips at long range, keeping the meplat shape consistent bullet to bullet.
• Pairs an optimum secant ogive with a boat tail to push the ballistic coefficient to the top of its class.
• Designed for extreme lot-to-lot and bullet-to-bullet consistency, a priority for long-range and precision rifle competitors.
• As a component bullet, it ships without cases, powder, or primers, ready to load into your own brass.
• Always cross-check current load data from the bullet manufacturer or a trusted reloading manual before working up a charge, since published data changes over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this loaded ammunition? No, it’s a component bullet only; you’ll need your own cases, powder, and primers to load finished .338 Lapua Magnum rounds.

What is this bullet best suited for? It’s a long-range match bullet, purpose-built for precision rifle and extended-distance competition in .338 Lapua Magnum.

What does the Heat Shield tip actually do? It resists the aerodynamic heating that can round off a standard polymer tip at long range, so the meplat keeps its shape and the bullet’s ballistic coefficient stays consistent.

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