Cutting Edge .338 225gr ESP Safari Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
Cutting Edge .338 225gr ESP Safari Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
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Cutting Edge .338 225gr ESP Safari Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION
Cutting Edge .338 225gr ESP Safari Raptor (50) | BHI DISTRIBUTION

Cutting Edge .338 225gr ESP Safari Raptor (50)

Category ESP RAPTOR®
CUTTING EDGE BULLETS

Versatile ESP Raptor™ 225-gr: run tip-off (HP), tip-on with the supplied Raptor™ tip for more BC, or flip it and shoot as a solid for extreme penetration. No mushrooming—it sheds 6 blades after 1–2″ while the base drives straight. Min impact: ≥ 1,500 fps. Required twist: 1:9.5″ or faster (not recommended in barrels faster than 1:6″). Includes 50 uninstalled Raptor™ tips. BBW#13™ nose on both ends for deep penetration.

Caliber
FEED
Min TWIST
Grains

Use / positioning
.338 – 225-gr hunting bullet delivering controlled upset, flat trajectory, and straight-line penetration. Tip-off suits lever guns; tip-on mag-feeds in bolt actions.
Caution: always verify your rifle’s freebore and chamber.

Design & operation

  • ESP concept: HP tip-off, HP with tip, or flip to run as a solid.

  • BBW#13™ nose profile on both ends enhances penetration.

  • 50 Raptor™ tips supplied uninstalled (install via press or light flat-surface pressure).

Terminal effect & stability

  • After 1–2″, six blades radiate; the shank continues straight.

  • Minimum impact velocity: ≥ 1,500 fps.

  • Required twist: 1:9.5″ or faster; not recommended in barrels faster than 1:6″.

Dimensions

  • OAL: 1.420″ (no tip) ; 1.839″ (with tip).

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

  • Weight: 225 grains (~ 14.58 g).

  • BC (G1 / G7): not provided.

Box & contents

  • 50 bullets (bullets only, no powder/primers).

  • 50 Raptor™ tips uninstalled.

  • .338 — 225 gr, ESP Safari Raptor™

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

  • Twist 1:9.5″+ ; avoid ≤ 1:6″

  • OAL 1.420″ / 1.839″ ; projection .406″ / .825″

  • 50-count + 50 tips

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