U.S. Army photo by Spc. Audrey Ward

8.6 (.338) series

Nammo’s .338 (8.6mm) includes the legendary Lapua Magnum. Used by special forces and other military units, this series is known for its exceptional performance and accuracy. The .338 range includes armor piercing, incendiary, glass piercing and flat trajectory variants. The ammunition is combat proven and has seen service in several countries.

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Nammo Handbook Edition 7, June 2023

8.6 mm x 70 .338 Lapua Armor Piercing Incendiary

Designed to be used against vehicles and structures in situationswhen excellent penetration, incendiary and point of impact indication are required. The Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) bullet is designed to meet current insensitive munitions standards. Classified as 1.4S.

8.6 (.338) series

Nammo’s .338 (8.6mm) includes the legendary Lapua Magnum. Used by special forces and other military units, this series is known for its exceptional performance and accuracy. The .338 range includes armor piercing, incendiary, glass piercing and flat trajectory variants. The ammunition is combat proven and has seen service in several countries.

Contact

Norway

International Sales & Marketing

MAIL P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway
VISIT Enggata 37, NO-2830 Raufoss, Norway
EMAIL globalsales@nammo.com
TEL +47 61 15 36 00

Nammo Handbook Edition 7, June 2023

  • Projectile weight 16.4 g (253 grain) / 19.4 g (300)
  • Projectile type API526 / API571
  • Muzzle velocity 895 m/s (2 935 fps) / 830 m/s (2723/ fps)
  • Penetration > 10 mm at 500 m Steel plate 400 HB / > 10 mm at 550 m Steel plate 500 HB
  • Accuracy at 300 m (5 rds) < 130 mm
  • Special characteristics Observable flash at hard targets. Ignition of vaporized fuel.

Status
Latest development in this caliber used by top professionals.

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Nammo AS

MAIL P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway
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