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Do you have any experience with Big Game in the 338-06? I have some 225g Accubonds I want to try in the 338-06.

Thanks,
Jeff

I actually had better luck w/ Hunter w/ 250s... best accuracy AND velocity.

Here are the numbers Johan Loubser (ballistician for Ramshot) sent me:

Powder: Ramshot � BIG GAME.
Bullet weight: 200 -215 grains.
Start load: 54.0grains (2500 - 2600 Ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 60.0 grains (2750 � 2850 Ft/p/sec). Full case/slightly compressed.

Bullet weight: 250 grains.
Start load: 50.0grains (2300 - 2400 Ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 56.0 grains (2500 � 2600 Ft/p/sec). Full case/slightly compressed.

Powder: Ramshot � HUNTER.(Loading densities at maximum will be ca 105 to 107%)
Bullet weight: 200-215 grains.
Start load: 58.0grains (2400 - 2500 Ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 64.0 grains (2750 � 2850 Ft/p/sec). Full case/compressed.

Bullet weight: 250 grains.
Start load: 54.0grains (2275 - 2375 Ft/p/sec)
Maximum load: 59.0 grains (2500 � 2600 Ft/p/sec). Full case/compressed.

I did not try Big Game. H4350 and RL17 worked well though.

As does Re 15.

just with Hornady's 250 grn RN.....57 grains.

My load 60 grains of Big Game hornady brass cci 200 225 accubond 2670fps at 15 ft. Mauser action e. r. shaw 24 inch barrel very accuate.