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What loads do you guys have with 225 and 250 bullets in the 338 Federal and the 358 Winchester, and what is the FPS are you getting?
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I think both are fine under 300 yds with good shot placement.
If it were me, I'd load a 185x in 338Fed or 210 partition, possibly a 225gr.
In 358W, a 225 Sierra or Partition.
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I changed my question on this topic.
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Thanks 65BR, I have seen that. I was hoping someone had loads for the 338 Federal with 225 and 250 grain buletts.....
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65, I have no PM from you?
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The 338 Federal with the 210 TSX is an excelent performer for sure, as these photo's will attest.. Exit in Hide ![[Linked Image]](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/HuntingPicturesAndBuddy035.jpg) Rifle used was a Kimber total wieght of 6 pounds including scope ![[Linked Image]](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/HuntingPicturesAndBuddy038.jpg) Check out the size of the wound in the heart ![[Linked Image]](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/HuntingPicturesAndBuddy047.jpg)
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This load is one I worked up to in my .358 rifle - use caution in yours!
52 gr of W-748 under a 225 partition, CCI Std LR primer, Win .358 brass. 2572 FPS
Dropping to 50 gr gave 2535 FPS and is the load I settled on.
Both powder charges also worked with 225 gr TSX, but accuracy was a little more consistent with the partition.
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This load is one I worked up to in my .358 rifle - use caution in yours!
52 gr of W-748 under a 225 partition, CCI Std LR primer, Win .358 brass. 2572 FPS
Dropping to 50 gr gave 2535 FPS and is the load I settled on.
Both powder charges also worked with 225 gr TSX, but accuracy was a little more consistent with the partition. How long is your barrel?
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21-inches. The above are the average of 5 rounds over the chrono.
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