I've used the .338 considerably, and around 60 grains of IMR4895 with a 200-grain lead-cored bullet will get 2650-2700 fps, depending on the bullet, barrel length, etc. Such a load kills very well, and doesn't kick any more than the average 180-grain .30-06 load. Accuracy is usually good, though the load may have to be tweaked for an individual rifle.

I've had better luck with that load than reduced loads for lighter bullets, but those would be worth a try as well.


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