Originally Posted by Tanzan
It's an old thread but my question fits.

Have any of you tried the 160gnTTSX in 338WM?

I am thinking about such a load at 2600fps for kids 10-12 years old. the idea is for the round to take impala-sized gamed, up to hartebeest, probably at distances 150-250 yards.
(The rifle is a Tikka, 7.5pounds with a scope, on an LOP cut back to 12.5".)


Why in the world would you give a kid that age a 338 mag no matter what you fed it? Reduce loads are not an answer it my opinion. Saw some 300 mag reduced loads on Midway. Probably lower velocity and a 150 gr bullet! For wha reason would you reduce the 338 to that lever, shoot, a 300 Savage and 308 Win do well with 150 gr bullet's. You could drop down to a 260 with a 140gr bullet!