338 Federal

it wont sell, but it is probably an ideal choice for 90% of hunters out in the bush hunting moose, elk, or bear


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I have a 338/08 built on a Sako Finnlight and I like it. I used a 185 grain Barnes TSX this spring to take my bear and it worked fine. I am getting 2700fps with this load so its not bad. I am going to give the new 200 grain /338Accubonds a try however. I want to use heavier bullets in it but the 185 Barnes would be a good do it all choice. I just bought my 338/08 a little buddy. I picked up a .260 Remington Mountain Rifle for deer and such. I figure between the two I am pretty well covered. Time will tell I suppose but I don't see the 338 Federal really selling well unless they put it into a cheaper platform like a Tikka T3 or something along those lines.
 
i think it will sell, any short action is hot now. but is it any better than the 358 which is not exactly in the top 10. time will tell but i will be getting a 338 fed in a light weight in the near future.
 
"Any thoughts on the 338 federal?"

When I think of the 338 Federal I think of the 358 Winchester. The 358 is a great cartridge but never really caught on unfortunately, and I don't think the 338 Federal will either.

The 338 Federal will also be compared to the 338 Win. Mag., and here it just doesn't measure up.
 
Why not? Why the 505 :p

Really, though - the 338 has a flat enough trajectory to hit anything you can hit with a 308, slightly more energy, and a bigger diameter. What's not to like?
 
shoots a 180 grainer same speed or a tad faster than a 30-06

bigger hole, advantage

lower bc and a bit more drop past 250 yards, disadvantage

they equal themself out IMO ;)


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Shorter cartridge allows for a shorter action and a lighter/faster rifle.
It is also more efficient therefore should have modest recoil.
More choices are always better for us as hunters... WHY NOT?
 
todbartell said:
shoots a 180 grainer same speed or a tad faster than a 30-06

bigger hole, advantage

lower bc and a bit more drop past 250 yards, disadvantage

they equal themself out IMO ;)


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interesting.. can you give similar comparison data and its adv / disadv to the 338-06 ?
 
prosper said:
Why not? Why the 505 :p

Really, though - the 338 has a flat enough trajectory to hit anything you can hit with a 308, slightly more energy, and a bigger diameter. What's not to like?
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For equlivent bullets, the SD would be poorer! IE a 180 grn 338 would have a poorer SD then a 180 grn .308 bullet. That means less ability to penetrate etc.:confused:

I would consider the 338-06 a better choice with better powder capicity!

Why the 505? just good enough to mash anything in it's path!!:D :D
 
338-06 better suited for 210-225 grainers

338 win mag better suited to 225-250 grainers

338 federal better suited to 180-210 grain :)

with a 185 tsx, in a 338 F, I wouldnt feel undergunned for anything in Canada, within 250 yards
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todbartell said:
338-06 better suited for 210-225 grainers

338 win mag better suited to 225-250 grainers

338 federal better suited to 180-210 grain :)

with a 185 tsx, in a 338 F, I wouldnt feel undergunned for anything in Canada, within 250 yards
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Why shoot lightweight bullets in a med/big bore rifle?

Might as well shoot heavies in a .308 if your gonna shoot 180s in a 338/08.

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