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Description

The Speer Boat Tail .338 inch 225 Grain Soft Point bullet (brand part no. 2406, SBTSP) comes from Speer, a manufacturer with over 70 years building rifle bullet components, sold 50 to a box for .338-caliber handloaders. The bullet carries a profiled jacket engineered for optimum flight characteristics along with a boat tail base for reduced drag downrange. It is built for consistency, dependability, and accuracy, making it a solid choice for hunters and target shooters loading big-bore rifle rounds.

Key Specifications

  • The .338 inch bullet diameter is sized for .338-caliber rifle cartridges such as .338 Winchester Magnum.
  • A 225 grain weight is a mid-range choice for .338-caliber big-game hunting loads.
  • The soft point tip is built to expand reliably on game rather than hold together like a target bullet.
  • A boat tail base reduces aerodynamic drag for a flatter trajectory at extended range.
  • The profiled jacket is engineered specifically for optimum in-flight stability.
  • Sold 50 bullets per box, a standard count for big-bore rifle bullet handloading.
  • Ships at approximately 1.69 lb per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this bullet suited for? Medium to large game; the soft point tip is designed to expand reliably at .338-caliber hunting velocities.

Why does a boat tail base matter? It reduces base drag in flight, which helps the bullet retain velocity and shoot flatter at extended range.

What cartridges use a .338 inch bullet? Common .338-caliber rifle cartridges such as .338 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum.

Buy the Speer Boat Tail .338 inch 225gr Soft Point Bullets 50ct

Order the Speer Boat Tail .338 inch 225gr bullet from our reloading bullets inventory. Ships fast from our Lubbock, TX gun shop.

Additional Information

UPC

076683024060

Manufacturer

Speer

Manufacturer Part Number

2406

Bullet Caliber

.338 Caliber

Quantity

50

Shipping Weight

1.6875

Caliber/Gauge

.338 Caliber

Grains

225