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Cutting Edge .338 175gr ESP Raptor (50)

Category ESP RAPTOR®
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

Versatile ESP Raptor™ 175-gr: run tip-off (HP), tip-on with the supplied Raptor™ tip for higher BC, or flip it and shoot as a solid for extreme penetration. On impact it sheds 6 blades after 1–2″ while the base drives straight. Minimum impact: ≥ 1,500 fps. Required twist: 1:12″ or faster (not recommended in barrels faster than 1:6″). Includes 50 uninstalled Raptor™ tips.

Caliber
FEED
Min TWIST
Grains

Use / positioning
.338 – 175-gr hunting/varmint bullet with flat trajectory, controlled upset, and straight-line penetration. Tip-off excels in lever guns; tip-on mag-feeds in bolt actions.
Caution: always verify freebore and chamber (no handloading advice beyond maker guidance).

Design & operation

  • Tip-off (HP) for fast opening.

  • Tip-on for higher BC; install tips with a press or light flat-surface pressure.

  • Flipped to run as a solid for maximum penetration.

Key data

  • Weight: 175 grains.

  • OAL: 1.138″ (no tip) ; 1.557″ (with tip).

  • Projection length: .406″ (no tip) ; .825″ (with tip).

  • Min impact velocity: ≥ 1,500 fps.

  • G1/G7 BC: not provided.

  • Required twist: 1:12″ or faster; not recommended ≤ 1:6″.

  • Box: 50 bullets + 50 Raptor™ tips (uninstalled).

  • .338 — 175 gr, ESP Raptor™

  • Six blades at 1–2″ ; straight-driving base

  • ≥ 1,500 fps

  • Twist 1:12″+ ; avoid ≤ 1:6″

  • OAL 1.138″ / 1.557″ ; projection .406″ / .825″

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