338-06

[todbartell]

Christmas in May!

Defiance Rebel stainless action
23" Benchmark stainless fluted barrel 1:10 twist, cerakoted sniper grey
McMillan Hunter's Edge stock painted in GAP Transition camo
Timney Calvin Elite trigger
Pacific Tool floorplate
Leupold Vx3i 3.5-10x40 in Talley rings

Barrel install, cerakote, & bedding done by Terry @ Black Art Rifle Co. 7lbs 8oz scoped, I am starting with Woodleigh 250gr Weldcore PP's over Ramshot BigGame, should be in the 2500ish FPS range. Might even try to poke a bear with it soon

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[WhelanLad]

You used the Woodleighs before?

Neat looking Raaaafle too mate... real noice

 

[brybenn]

The bolt is on the wrong side...nice rifle otherwise

 

[mikeelliot]

Awesome rifle, bet it shoots as good as it looks!

 

[Slooshark1]

Congratulations. Only us CGNers truly understand your joy.

 

[Slimbo]

Very nicely thought out and put together! Congrats on the new rifle.

 

[Boomer]

Very nice. I recently priced out another McMillan, but the rate of exchange scared me off this time.

 

[gunrunner8]

The bolt is on the wrong side...nice rifle otherwise

The bolt is on the right side for me....
The only thing that I would change is the 1-10" rifling twist.
Unless the 300gr bullets are going to be used the 1-12" twist would be plenty fast,
in this case 2500fps with 250gr bullets might be not attainable b/c early pressure spike.
Smith gain twist barrel would be preferable IMHO.

 

[FLHTCUI]

The bolt is on the wrong side...nice rifle otherwise

Funny, I was thinking the same thing
Interesting combo you have there.
Keep us apprised of the progress !
Rob

 

[MiG25]

Right on.

 

[Rembo]

I heard a rumor about this one.....darn nice setup.

Nice weight, good chambering.

 

[bassman]

What contour is that barrel? Where did you source the action?

 

[todbartell]

The bolt is on the right side for me....
The only thing that I would change is the 1-10" rifling twist.
Unless the 300gr bullets are going to be used the 1-12" twist would be plenty fast,
in this case 2500fps with 250gr bullets might be not attainable b/c early pressure spike.
Smith gain twist barrel would be preferable IMHO.

1:12 would of been sufficient, but I wanted to use a Benchmark and 1:10 is the slowest they offer. I was pushing 250gr Hornady's to 2462 fps the other day with CFE223, zero pressure signs so I think another 50-75 fps is attainable, especially with Win760 or RL17. Will find out soon enough and will post my results.

 

[todbartell]

What contour is that barrel? Where did you source the action?

#3 contour, I purchased the action, barrel, trigger and bottom metal through Gary at Bighorn Sales. Top notch guy

 

[todbartell]

You used the Woodleighs before?

not in 338" but I have in 300wm, 303, 8mm, & 375. I have a box each of the 225 & 250gr Weldcore PP's

 

[bassman]

#3 contour, I purchased the action, barrel, trigger and bottom metal through Gary at Bighorn Sales. Top notch guy

He sure is. Nice rifle, came in at a very nice weight.

 

[RG79]

Nice build. I like that paint job. Good cartridge to. Defiance actions are really good. My Defiance action in 300 WM build has been trouble free. Enjoy the new rig.

 

[Why not?]

Congratulations on a very nice build. Will be interested in what you think of it after using it a bit.

I built a similar weight, 24 inch barreled, 338-06 rifle about 20 years ago, and was very disappointed in it. The velocities were just not there. Rechambered it to 338 Win Magnum, and it promptly delivered 250 Partitions at 2800 fps, quite a bit above average velocity.

Gave it to a friend for an anniversary gift. He promptly went out and whacked a big grizzly with it.
Ted

 

[mad max78]

I built one last year off a Sako AV action,Mcmillan stock and a 1-10 RKS twist barrel . 2670fps and super accurate with the 225gr Nosler accubonds. Its a joy to shoot.

Congrats on the nice gun

 

[bobnlyn]

I have been using that caliber for 15 years, built by Guntech. Funny my bolt is also on the wrong side. Moose hate the caliber, i love the caliber. It is a joy to shot and very accurate.