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Re: Need 338 WM Pet Loads okie john #11498897 10/12/16
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Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,405 NE South Dakota	I've only used 250 grain bullets in my 338's, Horn SP Interlock and Nosler PT on game. I've also shot paper with 200 grain Horn SP interlock on paper. I've seen the 200 grain bullets create a little more damage than I care for on deer. H4831sc and IMR4350, near top of recommended loads in manuals work well for me on the 250 grain bullets. Post 63 Win 70, Win 70 Classic and Remington 700 rifles. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

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Re: Need 338 WM Pet Loads Speedgoat3006 #11499944 10/12/16
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Speedgoat3006 I've had difficulties with my 338. Neither the 225 Hornady or Partition shot great; both were around 1.5-1.75 inches at a hundred with a couple different powders and charge weights. Not bad; not great. Factory 225 core-Lokts were horrible. I've settled on a 210g TTSX over 70g of RL-17 in Winchester cases and a Federal 215. I'm averaging MOA to 300 and getting 2900 over my Oehler. The load is under the max listed on the Barnes site but might be a touch warm in my rifle. My rifle has an extra long throat and roomy chamber. I have to fire form brass and then neck size it to get what I'm getting. If I don't, groups have run about 2 inches or larger. I will probably continue experimenting in the spring, but for now I'm going with this load. I haven't shot game with it yet but am taking it antelope hunting next week; elk and deer after that. I don't expect problems, (certainly not on antelope ) but if I have any I'll let you know. Sounds like a hassle, or more work than it should be. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Need 338 WM Pet Loads MuskegMan #11499951 10/12/16
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by MuskegMan 73.o gr H4831sc + Fed 215 + 250 gr NPT was my go to load for a long time. I like the sounds of that load. I might just have to give this a closer look......... Ok, I went and looked: Nosler lists 71.5 grains (102% load density) as max with a velocity of 2780 fps. Sounds pretty promising though... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Need 338 WM Pet Loads okie john #11502282 10/13/16
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Godogs57 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,418 SW Georgia	I've got a 1968 vintage Sako 338 (Bofors barrel) that absolutely adores RL-19 and 225 grain North Forks and Hornady Interlocks. 72.0 grains, 215M primer gave me 0.4" groups at 100 yards and right at 2800 fps. Last edited by Godogs57; 10/13/16. You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.

Re: Need 338 WM Pet Loads okie john #11525169 10/23/16
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,918 seattle, wa, usa O okie john OP Campfire Tracker
OP okie john Campfire Tracker O Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,918 seattle, wa, usa	Thanks to everyone who replied. I settled on 75 grains of RL-22 under a 225-grain Nosler Partition. It seems to shoot pretty well at 100 yards. Okie John Originally Posted by Brad If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.

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