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Are these rounds the same? I was wanting to rebarrel my 30-06 for a 338-06 A-Square and a guy had a 24" Douglas barrel for me but its a 338/06. If they aren't the same can this barrel be rechambered to the 338-06 A Square?
Thanks guys for the help.
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My info is that they are identical.
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Agree with muygrande1. I have been shooting one for 12 years. About the most balanced round for big game there is IMO.
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Another in agreement here. I was under the impression that when A-Square adopted the round they didn't change anything except the name.
I'm not sure why, but I've always had a thing for it (and the 333OKH that inspired it). Maybe one day I'll actually put one together.
Huntin' season yet?
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The #4 Nosler manual calls it the .338-06. The #5 Nosler manual calls it the .338-06 A-Square. The drawings and dimensions are identical.
Thoroughly enjoying Alaska since 2001.
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Perfect thanks guys...wasn't sure on it.
What about Douglas barrels? Good reputation?
Last edited by harv3589; 02/11/07.
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Douglas barrels are probably okay. I do not have any experience with them.
On my 338-06, I have a #3 Shillen cut at 23 inches. It is screwed on a 700 action. McM stock, 2.5x8 Leupold and Talley rings. Shoots great.
Great round.
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they are the same. I have a 338-06 barreled by ER.Shaw 24" #3 contour shoot 3/4 MOA all day long
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I have a Shaw 2.5 contour, 24", good shooter too. Those big holes always make it look bigger than MOA.
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A Square was the first company to sell it commercially and "legitimize" the round. They did not mess with the success of the former wildcat.
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