338 Hawk, Ballistics

Hawk Cartridges were developed through long hours of testing. 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.

26" Douglas Barrel, Mauser 98, Velocities listed are average for that load.

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

Powder	Velocity
64 gr.	3002

200gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip, H-414, CCI 200 primer

Powder Velocity
62 gr. 2655

63 gr. 2725

Powder	Velocity
62 gr.	2655
63 gr.	2725

200gr. Speer , Reloader 15, CCI 200 primer

Powder Velocity
57 gr. 2807

59 gr. 2851

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

24" Dougala Barrel, Remington 700. Velocities listed are average for that load.

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

Loads tested in a 23" Shilen Barrel, Mauser 98

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

More data is available in the Hawk Reloading Manual.

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. Always wear hearing and eye protection when loading and shooting.

Born on: April, 1997

Powder	Velocity	Standard Deviation
54.5 gr.	2588	21
55.5 gr.	2592	4, good load
56 gr.	2700	55
57 gr.	2745	33