Hornady 338 Cal 200gr SST

Hornady 338 Cal 200gr SST

The Hornady 338 Cal 200gr SST is a high-performance bullet component tailored for handloaders requiring consistent accuracy, dependable expansion, and substantial penetration in .338-caliber rifles. Weighing 200 gr with a .338-inch diameter, the 338 Cal 200gr SST features Hornady’s SST (Super Shock Tip) hollow-point polymer tip combined with a bonded lead core for optimized terminal performance.

With a polished boat-tail base and refined ogive, the 338 Cal 200gr SST achieves an elevated ballistic coefficient, providing flat trajectory and reduced wind deflection when driven between 2,700 and 2,900 fps in cartridges like .338 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Shooters appreciate the 338 Cal 200gr SST for its retained velocity and tight groupings at extended ranges.

Internally, the 338 Cal 200gr SST incorporates a bonded-core design that resists jacket-core separation and maintains structural integrity upon impact. The Super Shock Tip initiates rapid and consistent expansion, while the bonded lead core retains weight—creating deep, straight wound channels. Field reports confirm that the 338 Cal 200gr SST delivers ethical terminal results through heavy bone and muscle.

Stabilized efficiently in barrels with twist rates from 1:10 to 1:12, the 338 Cal 200gr SST feeds smoothly in bolt-action, magazine-fed, and single-shot rifles. Its concentric jacket and polished bearing surface contribute to reliable feeding, precise seating, and repeatable point-of-impact. Reloaders rely on the 338 Cal 200gr SST for consistent external ballistics and minimal barrel fouling across varied loads.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 338 Cal 200gr SST is sold as a bullet component only and must be handloaded with compatible brass, powder, and primers. With stringent quality control emphasizing tip alignment, jacket concentricity, and bullet weight consistency, the 338 Cal 200gr SST stands as a top-tier match of flat-shooting trajectory, reliable terminal performance, and structural durability in the .338-caliber class.