The Hornady Outfitter .338 Win Mag 225gr CX 20 rounds load (Hornady part no. 823394) is a 20-round box built for hunters who need a rugged, weather-ready cartridge for the field. Hornady loads it with a 225-grain CX bullet, a copper alloy expanding design that delivers uniform, controlled expansion and deep penetration with more than 95 percent weight retention. The case is nickel-plated and waterproofed, with a sealed primer and case mouth, so moisture is kept out of the load. Hornady lists 2800 fps and 3,917 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, still carrying 2,266 fps at 300 yards. It is a straightforward choice for the backcountry hunter, and this box sits with the rest of our rifle ammunition selection.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .338 Winchester Magnum, so confirm it matches the cartridge marked on your barrel before you buy.
• Bullet weight is 225 grains, the weight Hornady loads in this Outfitter cartridge.
• The bullet is the CX (Copper alloy eXpanding), which gives uniform, controlled expansion and deep penetration.
• Weight retention is more than 95 percent, so the CX bullet holds together through the target.
• The case is nickel-plated, a finish that resists corrosion and is waterproofed against moisture.
• The sealed primer and case mouth give watertight protection from rain, mud and snow.
• Muzzle velocity is 2800 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, the figure Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 3,917 ft-lb from the same 24-inch test barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 2,266 fps in Hornady’s test, a useful number for estimating drop and energy on a longer shot.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical amount for sighting in and a season of hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What velocity does the .338 Win Mag 225gr load produce? Hornady publishes 2800 fps and 3,917 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, with 2,266 fps at 300 yards.

What is the CX bullet? CX stands for Copper alloy eXpanding. Hornady designs it for uniform, controlled expansion, deep penetration and more than 95 percent weight retention.

Is the case waterproof? Hornady describes the nickel-plated case as corrosion resistant and waterproofed, and it seals the primer and case mouth for watertight protection.

Buy the Hornady Outfitter .338 Winchester Magnum 225gr CX, 20-Round Box

A 225-grain CX bullet in a sealed, nickel-plated case is a sensible load to carry through the whole season. Order this 20-round box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping straight to your door.