338 Federal

[todbartell]

I fully realize that I'm being a bummer in this thread, but the fact remains that a 308 will do anything a 338Federal will do and conversely, a 30-06 will do anything a 338/06 will. If it was otherwise, they both might be more popular outside the ranks of a few old gun cranks looking for something a bit different.

Flame away!

270's can kill like a 30-06 too

 

[Twisted Canuck]

I fully realize that I'm being a bummer in this thread, but the fact remains that a 308 will do anything a 338Federal will do and conversely, a 30-06 will do anything a 338/06 will. If it was otherwise, they both might be more popular outside the ranks of a few old gun cranks looking for something a bit different.

Flame away!

It's true. Really, you could do away with all cartridges and just make do with a .30-06...or .308 Winchester....or a 7x57 or 6.5x55.....or pick some other one you like. It has always been thus. The new Sig Fury also won't do anything different then a .308, but even the military can't help itself.

And so, a .338 Federal is an itch that some have happily scratched.

 

[SuperCub]

270's can kill like a 30-06 too

Agree .... I once read a quote one time that I agree with. It stated that after the 270 was introduced there really hasn't been any new cartridge development of any real practical consequence other than the 222/223 offerings.

 

[WhelanLad]

If anyone wants a truly awesome 338 federal, find yourself a Kimber 84M and I’ll sell you a brand new factory stainless 338 fed barrel with dies and brass

Ohhhh, Stop it!!

 

[Slimbo]

Ohhhh, Stop it!!

What’s importing a bbl like in aus? Neat sambar rifle

 

[remington jim]

I fully realize that I'm being a bummer in this thread, but the fact remains that a 308 will do anything a 338Federal will do and conversely, a 30-06 will do anything a 338/06 will. If it was otherwise, they both might be more popular outside the ranks of a few old gun cranks looking for something a bit different.

Flame away!

Oh Chuck RJ

 

[BlackRam]

I fully realize that I'm being a bummer in this thread, but the fact remains that a 308 will do anything a 338Federal will do and conversely, a 30-06 will do anything a 338/06 will. If it was otherwise, they both might be more popular outside the ranks of a few old gun cranks looking for something a bit different.

Flame away!

OK, I have to bite on this one...
Neither the 308 or 30-06 can produce a .338" entry hole...on paper, or in hide!

 

[WhelanLad]

What’s importing a bbl like in aus? Neat sambar rifle

Yeah would be a thumper

 

[SuperCub]

OK, I have to bite on this one...
Neither the 308 or 30-06 can produce a .338" entry hole...on paper, or in hide!

Here's what your extra 0.030" looks like. I very much doubt that small increase would make any noticeable difference for the 308 or 30-06.

I'd be more inclined to think that a significant increase in weight would be a better marker. Something like a 250gr 35cal to start.

 

[Simpson302]

Great timing for this! I've got a Rem 600 at the smith right now getting a 21" Douglas 338 Fed barrel installed, Timney trigger, aluminum trigger guard and custom Claro walnut stock. Hoping to be a light weight handy moose gun.

I've also acquired a factor 700 barrel that JES has board out to 338 fed (not for sale) for a future project.

 

[remington jim]

243-257 =-14 thou
257-264=-7 thou
264-284=-20 thou
284-308=-24 thou
308-338=-30 thou

Sectional Density is higher with smaller Bullet diameter . Meaning a bullet will have carry more momentum and penetrate deeper all else being equal .

Makes really no difference ! Good Quality bullet and PROPER bullet placement the animal will be down . JMO RJ

 

[Simpson302]

Big Boy RJ

I have that Fusion Bullet loaded to 2700 from my T3 !

Seen this the other day, what a tank!

 

[remington jim]

270's can kill like a 30-06 too

What about 280 s ? lol RJ

 

[Simpson302]

Have a 338 federal built on Rem 600 action, Shilen barrel 21”. H4895 , 200gr woodlegh or 200 gr interlock bullets ,cci br2. 2620 fps. Knocked a few whitetails down with it.

Photos?

 

[conor_90]

I'd be more inclined to think that a significant increase in weight would be a better marker. Something like a 250gr 35cal to start

If only they made a 250 grain 338

 

[MiG25]

I'll stick with the 8x57, it's been around since 1888. The only interesting -08 based cartridge is the 243 Winchester.

 

[db]

Photos?

No pics of rifle , one of the whitetails I shot with it. 160 yards 50 feet below quartering towards me. 200gr hornady interlock.

 

[hoytcanon]

I'd be more inclined to think that a significant increase in weight would be a better marker. Something like a 250gr 35cal to start.

Now you are talking!

 

[remington jim]

I'll stick with the 8x57, it's been around since 1888. The only interesting -08 based cartridge is the 243 Winchester.

this thread was not about a 8x57 ? LOL RJ

 

[dan belisle]

Here's what your extra 0.030" looks like. I very much doubt that small increase would make any noticeable difference for the 308 or 30-06.

I'd be more inclined to think that a significant increase in weight would be a better marker. Something like a 250gr 35cal to start.

View attachment 921682

Same difference between 270 and 30-06. And lots of folks will argue the 30's are superior due to that. So it goes. - dan