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Trying to look at everything made. Looking for an all weather model...not wood and blue. powdr
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Tikka T3 Lite stainless, T3 Varmint stainless, Sako 85 Finnlight.
Cant think of a US maker that still supports the cartridge.
Cheers...
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Not anymore. Sometimes I kick myself that I didn't buy one.  Same with the 260.
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powdr,
A LGS had a 338 Montana on the shelf for years. I think they still have it. Send me a PM if you're interested.
Jason
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I'm pretty sure that Melvin Forbes at New Ultralight Arms would make a 338 Federal for you.
And he makes great rifles. I have six of them.
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Just a barrel swap on a Rem 700..
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I did a search on Davidson�s web and they no longer have it listed.
Personally I had one in a Tikka T3 and a Sako 85 but traded them away and I have not seen a new one for sale in a couple of years now.
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At one time, Sako, Tikka, Kimber and Ruger all offered rifles in .338 Fed. Not sure about Sako and Tikka, but I think Ruger only offers .338 RCM now, versus .338 Fed., in their Guide Gun. I believe the only .338 Kimber offers now is .338 Win Mag. Shopping used may be your best option.
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Montana Rifle Company chambers the 338 Federal. One of the XWR--SS makes a nice rig....
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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I guess I'll rebarrel my 722 or look for a used one. Thought I might find a TIKKA on the cheap. powdr
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Still some around on occasion, but not easy to find. I believe Tikka and Sako still make them, just not imported here. Been awhile since I looked though.
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I wish I had bought a Sako 85 in .338 Fed when they discontinued them and they were on gunbroker for 1/2 price.
Otto is my co-pilot.
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Another cult classic.
It's like one of those babies that are born in the toilet and left behind by their mother.
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Another cult classic.
It's like one of those babies that are born in the toilet and left behind by their mother. Ha! Yes, the cartridge world has a jaded past, chock full of prom night dumpster babies. Remington is a particularly atrocious cartridge mother, leaving many of her offspring to languish and die.
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E.R. Shaw mk vii. You can get it anyway you want it. I got one a few years ago in 338 fed and I really like it.
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Obie what did it set you back? powdr
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Unfortunately, like the 358 Winchester, the 338 Federal seems doomed to a slow spiraling decline into oblivion. Both are excellent cartridges and deserve better.
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Dpms makes an AR10 in 338 Federal.
I like to do my hunting BEFORE I pull the trigger!
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Unfortunately, like the 358 Winchester, the 338 Federal seems doomed to a slow spiraling decline into oblivion. Both are excellent cartridges and deserve better. I doubt it's heading for oblivion, like the 358Win, enthusiasts will build and load for it well into the future. Cheers... Con
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