338 win in a 20 " barrel
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i have a growing x bolt 338 win mag rl 19 is the best powder I've tried out of all I've tried I've tried 225 barnes tts and 225 noslser accubonds .Ive stayed with the noslers for the higher bc .but found really accurate loads with barnes ttsx with h4831sc at 74.5 and 76 grains
I tried some 185 GMX in my 21" barrel with IMR 4895 highest velocity was 3085 fps best accuracy was at 2988 5 round avg.
2 1/2" high at 100 4" low at 300 yards, flat shooting round
300 yard target 1 flier (someday I'll get all 5 in the same place)
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2 1/2" high at 100 4" low at 300 yards, flat shooting round
300 yard target 1 flier (someday I'll get all 5 in the same place)
Browning X-bolt stalker, Leupold Vx 2 3-9.
I shortened the barrel 5" and added a Vais brake, it also shoots 200 gr SST at 2879 fps with IMR 4831 equally well. I lost 80 fps when I shortened the barrel.
You will loose velocity with a shorter barrel. You don't want a tough bullet made to withstand high velocity at short range.
I have not done any research on this caliber, but off the top of my head, I would trust a Nosler Partition. I have found that the front section is fairly soft.
I have not done any research on this caliber, but off the top of my head, I would trust a Nosler Partition. I have found that the front section is fairly soft.
