Bertram 338 Lapua Magnum Brass

Bertram 338 Lapua Magnum Brass

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Description

Quick Facts

ManufacturerBertram
Cartridge.338 Lapua Magnum
ProductNew, unprimed brass cartridge cases
Performance classLong-range precision benchmark
Case typeRimless, bottleneck
Standards statusStandardized by C.I.P. and SAAMI; C.I.P. alternate designation 8.6×70 mm
Country of manufactureAustralia
U.S. distributorDesert Tech Munitions

Important: This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only. It is not loaded ammunition and contains no primer, powder, or projectile.

Why Choose Bertram .338 Lapua Magnum Brass?

  • New-production brass for a specialized precision or magnum cartridge
  • Correctly headstamped for identification and load-record management
  • Manufactured by Bertram in Australia
  • Imported and supported in the United States by Desert Tech Munitions

What This Cartridge Was Designed to Do

The .338 Lapua Magnum was developed as a dedicated long-range military and precision-rifle cartridge. It became a widely recognized benchmark between conventional magnum rifle cartridges and the larger purpose-built ELR cases.

Typical Rifle Platforms

  • Precision bolt-action rifles chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum
  • Military and law-enforcement precision-rifle platforms
  • ELR and long-range target rifles using the standardized chamber

Compatibility warning: Match the brass to the exact chamber, reamer specification, dies, and rifle. This is especially important for proprietary and non-standardized ELR cartridges.

Best Suited For

  • Long-range target shooting
  • Precision rifle applications
  • Military- and law-enforcement-style precision platforms
  • Careful handload development

Did You Know?

C.I.P. lists the cartridge as 338 Lapua Mag. with the alternate designation 8.6×70 mm.

Product and Reference Specifications

ManufacturerBertram
ConditionNew
PrimedNo
MaterialCartridge brass
Case typeRimless, bottleneck
Performance classLong-range precision benchmark
Standards / compatibility noteStandardized by C.I.P. and SAAMI; C.I.P. alternate designation 8.6×70 mm
Country of manufactureAustralia
U.S. distributorDesert Tech Munitions

Precision Case Preparation

  • Inspect every case before use
  • Check case length, neck condition, primer pocket, and flash hole
  • Use dies and bushings matched to the exact chamber and intended neck tension
  • Measure loaded-round clearance before neck turning or changing neck thickness
  • Track firings and annealing intervals consistently
  • Use authoritative published data or the rifle builder's approved guidance

Precision-loading note: This page does not provide loading data. ELR cartridges may use proprietary chambers, custom throats, and specialized components; confirm every dimensional and pressure assumption before loading.

Availability & Production

Bertram manufactures many precision, ELR, and discontinued magnum cases in scheduled production runs. Desert Tech Munitions maintains U.S. inventory when available and supports qualified dealer and OEM buyers.

Why Buy from Desert Tech Munitions?

  • Authorized U.S. Bertram distributor
  • U.S. inventory and domestic shipping when available
  • Direct working relationship with Bertram
  • Dealer and OEM programs for qualified buyers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this loaded ammunition?

No. This listing is for new, unprimed brass cartridge cases only.

Is this cartridge standardized?

Standardized by C.I.P. and SAAMI; C.I.P. alternate designation 8.6×70 mm

Should new cases be sized before loading?

Inspect every case. Sizing, expanding, neck turning, or mandrel work should be based on the actual chamber, dies, projectile, and desired neck tension.

Why is this brass produced intermittently?

Demand is specialized, so production is generally scheduled in batches rather than maintained continuously.