Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Thoughts on the 338 210 grain Nosler Partition

So have a Remington Classic in 338 Win Mag coming from an auction, also got two boxes of the 210 grain partitions coming from the auction, so what is the consensus on this weight of bullet in the 338 Mag, and how about what powder is good to try?

I have a 300 win mag and a 375 H&H so figured the 210 might be a good weight in the 338.

The 210 is fine. Run them around 3,000 and they will be a hammer. IMR4350. Just how I'd roll that one.

I have a 338 and have taken big game with bullets from 210 to 230 grains. The 225 and 230 grain bullets seem to be a better match for the rifle, but for some animals the 250 grain bullets should do well on bear and moose.
In Africa I shot 230 grain premium bullets and all game up to and including Eland were one shot kills.

A few of us were just yacking about them the other day. I started out with 250 PT's at around 2750 for awhile, then I went to the 210's at 3000-3050 and loved them even more than the 250's. Shot a bit flatter (before I dialed) and seemed to just stun the hell outta elk. My current favorite is the 210 Swift at 2950 and it is another stellar performer. BC ain't awesome on them, but for a 0-500 yard killer they're not too bad.

I have used RL19, RL17, and 4350. RL17 is what I am currently using with no plans to change. There isn't anything I'd worry about hunting just about anywhere with a good shooting 338 and the 210 PT's. Someone mentioned they blew up on a front leg which I believe as nothing is infallible, but I haven't seen any inkling of them not being one of the better penetrating bullets out there.

I"m a big fan of that bullet out of the 338 Win Mag. Has worked for me on everything from doe pronghorn to bull elk and cow bison. I used a load I picked up from Mule Deer; 65gr RL15. Gives up a few fps, but kicks noticeably less than the 4350 loads I was using previously.

There's no flies on the old 338 Winnie. In my younger days I went through a stage where I subscribed to the philosophy "shoot the biggest thing you can shoot well". I shot coyotes, mule deer, at least 4 or 5 elk, and a moose with it. The 210 Partition was my bullet of choice. It always worked well driven at 2900+ fps. I don't recall my powder choice but I did not find the 338 fussy to load for. Fine cartridge and a fine bullet. Congrats on your purchase, Partsman!

I planned to use the 210 PT in my .338-06 for a moose hunt last year, but couldn't get the new batch of bullets that I bought to group with my previous load. Ended up going with the 185 TTSX, which worked perfectly.

Same here. Had used the 210's for years, but did go with the 250 on grizzly. Had a lightweight rifle built and it was spec'd for 225 partitions. They all shoot well. 4350 or RL-19 is what I use.

Great choice! Hard to beat a .338 Win Mag for any hunting in N.A. and much of the world. I've owned a bunch and handloaded for all. That 210gr Partition is an excellent all-around choice at ~ 3000 fps. Overall, I found RL-19 best in velocity and accuracy. But there are several others that work well, including IMR's 4350 and 4831. (Today my mediums are my third .35 Whelen and a 9.3 x 62.)

Have fun, and go get 'em!

Bob
www.bigbores.ca

Have used the 210 NPt out of my 338-06's with much success. Mostly running between 2700-2800 fps. Never a problem, and they will not disappoint IMO.

Use the 210 Partition with great success out of my 338-06. I settled on the 225 Accubond out of my 338 Winnie for a little flatter trajectory. Hits elk like a hammer. IMR 4350 is what I use for powder.

200 grain Ballistic Tips and 210 Partitions are the most accurate bullets I have tested in my 338-06 Imp. 210's give me 2825 fps out of a 23" Lilja barreled Model 70 Classic. Have settled on Varget for both bullets.

Well still waiting on bullets to arrive, but picked up a box of 180 grain accubonds to also try.
Will be interesting to see how they will work.

I’m the odd ball here, I’m running IMR4064 with 210 partition out of my .338 WM. It was my best load until I tried Accurate 4350 and 210 Barnes TTSX, but still an inch or better at 100 yards.

For the sake of conversation ..... What will the 210gr in the 338WM do that a 200 in a 300WM won't?

Due to caliber, the 210 makes a bigger hole. 20% more frontal area.
The 200 makes a deeper hole, due to its greater sectional density.

All of which depends on the Kinetic Energy it is delivered with upon impact.

I wouldn't think too much in that comparison, but having a 338 gives you the option of heavier bullets that the 300WM can't match for other hunts. Versatility? Match the bullet to the game? IDK, it's all fun.

210 GR. Nosler Partition is an excellent bullet for elk and deer always.

I like the Nosler 225gr Accubond with IMR-4350
MV is at 2900fps+ and my rifle will put 5 shots into one ragged hole at 100yds

Agree, those 225 ABs are accurate as hell. 338-06 and H4350.