The Federal Premium Gold Medal .338 Lapua Magnum 250gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP load brings match-grade consistency to one of the most capable long-range cartridges in use (Federal part no. GM338LM). Federal’s Gold Medal rifle loads use an exclusive primer design that the company says gives the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. The Sierra MatchKing bullet is the match bullet Federal describes as shot to win more matches than any other rifle bullet, and it rides in Federal brass with a specially formulated propellant. At 250 grains and 2950 fps, it is a precision load for extreme-distance target work.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .338 Lapua Magnum, the maker’s own designation for this match load.
• Bullet weight is 250 grains, chosen for extreme-distance target shooting.
• The bullet is a Sierra MatchKing Boat-Tail Hollow Point, a boat-tail design built for consistent long-range flight.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 2950 fps, the published figure for this item.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is .587, which helps the bullet hold speed and resist wind drift.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is 0.318, the figure most long-range ballistic apps prefer for boat-tail bullets.
• Bullet length is 1.595 inches, a dimension that matters when you are checking magazine fit or seating depth.
• The case is Federal brass, loaded to Federal Premium’s tight specifications for consistency from round to round.
• Ignition comes from a Gold Medal match primer, a benchrest-quality design for even ignition.
• Package quantity is 20 rounds, the standard box for match and range work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .338 Lapua Magnum load use? It uses a 250-grain Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point with a bullet length of 1.595 inches.

How fast is it rated? Federal lists a muzzle velocity of 2950 fps for this item.

Is it intended for match use? Yes. Federal lists the usage as competition, long range and target shooting.

Buy the Federal Premium Gold Medal .338 Lapua Magnum 250gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP, 20-Round Box

A .338 Lapua Magnum rifle is a serious investment, and the ammunition feeding it should be just as consistent. This 20-round Gold Medal box gives you a match-built load with Federal’s primer and brass behind it. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse the rest of our rifle ammunition.