Hornady 338 200gr SST Bullets

Hornady 338 200gr SST Bullets combine a secant ogive with a polymer tip and InterLock construction for hunting. The 200 grain bullet has a .455 G1 ballistic coefficient and .250 sectional density. As a result, it offers a useful balance of aerodynamic performance, bullet weight and controlled expansion.

Why Choose Hornady 338 200gr SST?

The Hornady 338 200gr SST uses Hornady’s secant-ogive profile to produce low drag and a flatter trajectory. In addition, the streamlined shape helps the bullet maintain velocity as range increases. Therefore, it can provide useful downrange performance and reduced wind drift compared with a less aerodynamic profile.

For reloaders, the secant-ogive design can also provide useful flexibility when tuning seating depth. In some rifle and load combinations, this profile can be less sensitive to changes in bullet jump. As a result, reloaders may find seating-depth tuning less critical during load development. Individual rifles can still respond differently, so testing remains important.

200gr SST Key Features

• 200 grain bullet weight
• .338″ / 338 Calibre diameter
• SST polymer tip
• Secant ogive profile
• Streamlined hunting design
• InterLock ring
• Lead core
• .455 G1 ballistic coefficient
• .250 sectional density
• Low-drag profile
• Useful velocity retention
• Flatter trajectory potential
• Controlled expansion
• Hornady item #33102
• 100 bullets per box

Hornady 338 200gr SST Hunting Performance

The 200gr SST suits hunters who want a balance of ballistic performance and terminal action from a .338″ hunting bullet. Furthermore, its .455 G1 BC supports useful velocity retention as range increases.

At the same time, the polymer tip initiates expansion on impact. The InterLock ring helps keep the core and jacket together during expansion. As a result, the SST combines efficient flight with controlled terminal performance. Hornady describes the InterLock ring as locking the core and jacket together during expansion.

The 200 grain weight gives this bullet a .250 sectional density. For this reason, it offers a useful combination of bullet weight and sectional density for suitable .338 calibre hunting applications.

Hornady’s published data identifies this bullet as item #33102 and lists a .455 G1 ballistic coefficient and .250 sectional density.

However, actual terminal performance depends on impact velocity, range, shot placement, game and the individual rifle and load. Therefore, reloaders should use current published load data and confirm accuracy in their own rifle.

200gr SST Specifications

Product: Hornady 338 200gr SST Bullets
Manufacturer Item Number: 33102
Calibre: 338 Calibre / .338″
Bullet Diameter: .338″
Bullet Weight: 200gr / 13.0g
Bullet Type: SST
Tip: Polymer
Ogive: Secant
Construction: Lead core with InterLock ring
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: .455
Sectional Density: .250
Primary Application: Hunting
Pack Quantity: 100 bullets

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