338 federal savage???

[powder burner]

I've read that savage is bringing 338 federal to its lineup. I want a 338 federal bad, but can't find one anywhere.

Cabelas and wholesale sports don't list anything chambered in it. Where can a guy find one?

 

[Slamfire]

Check with your LGS - they could probably get these in on special order.

 

[Buster95]

The Hog Hunter http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/11HOGHUNTER

 

[Kilo Charlie]

Savage chambered the .338 Fed in the Weather Warrior a few years back IIRC. I think they dropped that due to poor sales.

It is a really practical cartridge IMHO.

 

[Slamfire]

I have a 223 Hog Hunter and really like it. Quite accurate with the right ammo. I already have a number of medium bore rifles but I'm thinking about getting another Hog Hunter in 338 Federal -

 

[brybenn]

I read that they're bringing it out in the axis for next year. It's listed in the long range and international lineups. I'd like to get one to.

 

[powder burner]

I like the idea of a 338 not smacking you like the 338 win mag(s)

 

[Slamfire]

Or you could load a 338 WM down to 338 Federal speeds.

 

[WhelanLad]

Or you could load a 338 WM down to 338 Federal speeds.

if one was on a budget and couldn't squeeze a couple hundred bucks out then I could see the point of this, but I'm not for 'downloading' big cases like the 33 Magnum.

otherwise we should of all just bought a 300 Magnum and not made any of the others

as far as the 338 Federal goes, I actually think it has a great place in the line up of Deer/Elk/Sambar huntin cartridges.. a lot more .338 projectiles around now days than the old .358 cal, an that old chestnut had its place !?

I havnt had the chance to wallop any Game with a Fed but have seen what my 308 and the 35 whelen can do, I would happily resize brass an reload only for a Fedral.

 

[brybenn]

The 338 fed doesn't have the belt so many hate. I think it would be a great short barreled hunting rifle for shots under 250 yards and where most shots are less than 75 yards. Cheaper projectiles lends to more shooting. Wish it had the 40 degree shoulder for brass life though.

 

[Slamfire]

Already having a 338 WM makes a 338 Federal difficult to justify. But since I like the Hog Hunter it's a definite maybe.

 

[horshur]

I bought a Ruger in 338 fed last spring been shooting 200g hornadys..nice 1-4 leopold ..shot bear and a couple deer with it...totally impressed with accuracy it is my go to gun for knocking heads off of grouse.

 

[Slamfire]

Savage chambered the .338 Fed in the Weather Warrior a few years back IIRC...

Savage introducing six new .338 Federal rifles (2015) -

"The new rifles include a Model 11 Hog Hunter, Trophy Hunter XP and Long Range Hunter, a Model 16 FCSS Weather Warrior, Bear Hunter and Trophy Hunter XP, all chambered for .338 Federal..."

http://www.guns.com/2015/06/16/savage-introducing-six-new-338-federal-rifles/

 

[powder burner]

I have a tonne of 308 brass begging to be resized. 338 federal makes sense in my situation. Saw that link about savage bringing it in. However try finding it online for sale or calling around to local shops to get one!!

 

[Slamfire]

Maybe consider 358 Winchester instead? Bullet selection is way better including 38 caliber pistol bullets for plinking.

 

[remington jim]

338 Federal is a GREAT cartridge - I shoot one in a Tikka T3 Lite SS rifle - Amazingly Accurate it is ! RJ

 

[powder burner]

I'm jealous, lol. I'm partial to Tikkas