The Speer Grand Slam 338 caliber 250-grain soft point bullets deliver controlled expansion and deep penetration for big game hunting applications. These premium hunting projectiles feature Speer's proven Grand Slam construction designed to retain weight while creating reliable wound channels on large North American game.
What Makes This Different
The Grand Slam design incorporates a protected soft point with a specially tapered jacket that controls expansion from muzzle velocities down to 1,600 fps. Unlike standard cup-and-core bullets that may fragment on heavy bone, the Grand Slam's bonded core construction maintains structural integrity through tough barriers. The 250-grain weight provides excellent sectional density of .313 for the .338 caliber, ensuring deep penetration on elk, moose, and bear.
Key Features
- Bonded core construction prevents jacket separation for maximum weight retention
- Protected soft point design ensures controlled expansion across velocity ranges
- 250-grain weight optimized for .338 Winchester Magnum and similar cartridges
- Sectional density of .313 delivers superior penetration on large game
- Tapered jacket design creates consistent mushrooming from 3,200 fps to 1,600 fps
- Premium brass jacket material resists deformation during feeding
- Boat tail base design improves long-range ballistic coefficient
Field performance testing shows these bullets typically retain 85-90% of their original weight after impact, creating wound channels 2-3 times bullet diameter. The controlled expansion makes them suitable for shots from 50 yards out to 400+ yards on elk and moose-sized game. Weather-resistant packaging protects the bullets during storage and transport in hunting conditions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .338 inch (8.6mm)
- Weight: 250 grains
- Bullet Type: Soft Point, bonded core
- Base Design: Boat tail
- Sectional Density: .313
- Ballistic Coefficient: Approximately .496 (G1)
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10 inch or faster
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Speer (Vista Outdoor)
- Country of Origin: United States
The Grand Slam represents decades of bullet engineering focused on consistent terminal performance. Hunters who demand reliable expansion and deep penetration on North American big game will find these 250-grain projectiles deliver the stopping power needed for ethical, one-shot kills.