338 Hawk Test Data
338 Hawk Test Data
Fred Designed the 338 Hawk because he had been carrying a 338-06 hunting for many years and loved it... He, like most folks wished it had just a little more useful range. The 338 Hawk is an extremely versatile wildcat.
The following loads were tested in four different guns. This offers a little more insight into the capabilities of this exciting cartridge. Compare this information to published loads for the 338 Winchester Magnum, you will be pleasantly surprised. If that does not impress you look up the ballistics for the 338-06 the closest cousin of the 338 Hawk. For more complete load data you can purchase the Hawk Reloading Manual.
180gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip, IMR 4320, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 58 gr. | 2907 |
| 59 gr. | 3099 |
180gr. Nosler, H-414, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 64 gr. | 3002 |
200gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip, H-414, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 62 gr. | 2655 |
| 63 gr. | 2725 |
200gr. Speer , Reloader 15, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 57 gr. | 2807 |
| 59 gr. | 2851 |
200gr. Speer , H4350, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 64.5 gr. | 2796 |
210gr. Nosler Partition, Reloader 15, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 57 gr. | 2786 |
| 58 gr. | 2835 |
250gr. Speer Grand Slam, Reloader 19, CCI 200
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 61 gr. | 2445 |
| 62 gr. | 2503 |
180gr. Hawk FP, IMR 4320, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 58 gr. | 2837 |
200gr. Hornady Spz., Reloader 15, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 58 gr. | 2742 |
200 gr. Hawk RN, H4895, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55 gr. | 2712 |
200 gr. Hawk RN, IMR 4064, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55 gr. | 2862 |
210 gr. Nosler, H4895, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 53 gr. | 2700 |
moderate load good for all temperatures.
210 gr. Nosler, IMR 4895, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 56.5 gr. | 2778 |
near maximum preassure
210 gr. Nosler, IMR 4064, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 56.5 gr. | 2758 |
near maximum preassure
210 gr. Nosler, N-135, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55 gr. | 2719 |
225gr. Hornady Spz., H4895, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55gr. | 2662 |
230gr. Hawk Spz., H4895, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55gr. | 2617 |
230 gr. Hawk RN, IMR 4320, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55 gr. | 2578 |
225 gr. Hornady spitzer, H4895, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 55 gr. | 2726 |
| 56 gr. | 2759 |
225 gr. Hornady, H335, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 53 gr. | 2623 |
| 54 gr. | 2646 |
225 gr. Hornady, IMR4320, CCI 200 primer
| Powder | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 60.5 gr. | 2775 |
| 61 gr. | 2801 Maximum |
225 gr. Speer spsp, IMR 4064, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity | Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| 54.5 gr. | 2588 | 21 |
| 55.5 gr. | 2592 | 4, good load |
| 56 gr. | 2700 | 55 |
| 57 gr. | 2745 | 33 |
225 gr. Speer spsp, IMR 4350, CCI 200 primer.
Pretty slow compared to other powders tested.
| Powder | Velocity | Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| 60 gr. | 2435 | 8 |
| 61 gr. | 2479 | 11 |
| 62 gr. | 2544 | 8 |
| 63 gr. | 2562 | 10 |
230 gr. Hawk RN, IMR 4350, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity | Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| 63 gr. | 2591 | 11 |
| 64.5 gr. | 2598 | 29 |
230 gr. Hawk RN, Varget, CCI 200 primer.
| Powder | Velocity | Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| 58.5 gr. | 2725 | 7 |
| 60 gr. | 2750 | 16 Maximum load. |
These tests are not complete but the potential of the 338 HAWK is clearly worth while.
Maximum loads should be approached with extreme caution. No two guns are alike, and
while these loads were safe in these four firearms they may not be safe in your firearm.
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Born on:
April, 1997
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