338-06

[todbartell]

Got my rifle back from the gunsmith today, and took it out shootin

FN Winchester Model 70
Pacnor 23" #1 contour 10 twist 338-06 barrel
McMillan Edge
PT&G bottom metal
factory MOA trigger adjusted to 2.75#
Leupold Vx3 3.5-10x40 B&C in Talley LW's
7.5 lbs scoped

here's 5 @ 100y

and 3 @ 207 yards

Above ammo is 200gr Hornady SP's. I'll get to reloading some 225gr Accubonds next week when I can get back out shooting. Hopefully they shoot somewhat straight and I can whack a moose or elk next month. Glad I finally decided to get one built, its a great cartridge and been wanting one for a looong time. Thanks to the guys at Rocky Mtn Rifles in Dawson Creek for their work on this one

tb

 

[stanway]

Looks good! I'll bet the accuracy tightens up when you spend some time with it. Looks like you're good to go for moose & elk anyway.

 

[blargon]

Well, if that ain't the perfect all around NA rifle, I dont know what would beat it...

The 210ttsx is flying great in my .338wm...

 

[SuperCub]

Nice kit!

I'll even refrain from the usual comparison to the 35 Whelen.


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[Mighty Peace]

Well, if that ain't the perfect all around NA rifle, I dont know what would beat it...

The 210ttsx is flying great in my .338wm...

x2 LOOKS GREAT! SHOOTS AWESOME!

I was going to try some 210 Swifts but stuck with the 225 AB's and TTSX's in my 338-06AI.
CONGRATS!!

 

[RR]

Won't all the Remingtons in your closet rebel

 

[kman300]

Good looking gun and great Choice of chambering. I just finished load dev for my 338 win mag. 200gr ssts for deer and 210gr ttsxs for moose. Good luck with whatever you pick bullet wise.

 

[todbartell]

Won't all the Remingtons in your closet rebel

I actually don't own a single Remington 700!

 

[double gun]

Did you weigh the components before assembly?

 

[BigUglyMan]

Looks like a fine rig. How do you like the FN trigger?

I'll say the same as Paul but substituting the 9.3x62.

 

[scott_r]

I like your 260 better, nice rifle though.

Cheers!!

 

[SuperCub]

I'll say the same as Paul but substituting the 9.3x62.

We're sadly predictable.



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['Boo]

Nice rifle!

As mentioned try the 210 TTSX. That bullet performs like it was designed specifically for the 338-06

 

[todbartell]

Did you weigh the components before assembly?

only one I remember weighing was the Edge, 22oz before bedding. Factory B&C was 33oz

Looks like a fine rig. How do you like the FN trigger?

I'll say the same as Paul but substituting the 9.3x62.

FN "MOA" trigger is decent. Not amazing crisp, but its fine for a big game rifle. I'd replace it but I dont think anyone makes an aftermarket for an FN m70 yet, not that I have looked hard

Nice rifle!

As mentioned try the 210 TTSX. That bullet performs like it was designed specifically for the 338-06

I'll try the 225gr AB's first since I got a box of them, if they don't shoot I'll try the 210gr TTSX. Also have 210gr Scirocco's here and some 200gr AB's. Also some 275gr Swift A-Frames...

 

[rem338win]

The 210TSX was made for that cartridge. 2750 shouldnt be hard and it'll penetrate like a 250 Partition.
All of above have a good pedigree though!

 

[BwanaDave]

My goodness you have good taste!
nice rifle!

 

[Slooshark1]

Awesome! I think I want a Supergrade done up in that calibre.

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

That turned out nice, TB! All business.

Do you know what it's first hunt will be?

 

[RickF]

I like that a lot Mark, nice rifle.

 

[mark k]

That's pretty much the gun I'll build one day. Nice rifle.