Nosler 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free (50ct)

Nosler 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free (50ct)

The Nosler 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free (50ct) is a premium bullet component crafted for handloaders who require ethical, lead-free performance with deep, controlled penetration in .338‑caliber rifles. This 225gr projectile features Nosler’s advanced E² Cavity™ (Energy Expansion Cavity™) and monolithic copper-alloy construction, ensuring dependable expansion and significant retained mass—ideal for hunting in lead-restricted zones. Each box includes fifty polished, weight-sorted bullets ready for precise seating.

Designed with a .338″ bullet diameter and sleek Spitzer boat-tail profile, the 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free delivers a high ballistic coefficient and streamlined trajectory. The E² Cavity™ hydraulically drives uniform mushrooming upon impact, creating broad wound channels while retaining approximately 90–95% of its weight. The solid copper-alloy body eliminates the risk of core-jacket separation, ensuring consistent terminal performance through heavy bone and thick hide.

Optimized for large-game cartridges such as .338 Winchester Magnum, 338 Edge, and 338 Lapua, this bullet maintains structural integrity from muzzle to terminal impact. With an overall length near 1.480″, the 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free stabilizes well in barrels with 1:10″ twist rates or faster, offering reliable flight consistency and terminal behavior.

Key technical specifications include a ballistic coefficient (G1) of approximately 0.462 and a sectional density (SD) near 0.270. These metrics enable the 338 Cal 225gr bullet to maintain downrange energy and resist wind drift—delivering ethical terminal performance even at extended ranges. The copper construction also ensures consistent internal pressures and smooth feeding in bolt-action and magazine-fed rifles.

In field use, the 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free excels in producing clean wound channels, deep penetration, and high retained energy. Its controlled expansion behavior and boat-tail aerodynamics make it effective for elk, moose, bear, and similar large-game species. Hunters report reliable one-shot results, even under varied environmental conditions.

This product is strictly a bullet component—not factory-loaded ammunition. Handloaders should consult Nosler’s official load data and reputable reloading manuals. Recommended powders include IMR 7828, Hodgdon H‑4831SC, and Reloder 22—each proven to propel the 225gr copper projectile at optimal velocities. Proper case preparation, neck tension, seating depth, and consistent overall length are essential for safe, precise handloads.

Combining Nosler’s E² Cavity™ expansion engineering, aerodynamic boat-tail design, and solid copper construction, the 338 Cal 225gr Expansion Tip Lead Free bullet component provides handloaders with an elite option for ethical terminal performance, deep penetration, and precision accuracy in .338‑caliber applications.