Hello,
I bought some 338, 185gr bonded core (no name) bullets from Midway last year. Does anyone have any load data for 338-06 they can share using W760 or BL-C(2)?
Thanks
I've shot mine up since I bought them, but I used Hornady 185gr GMX data for mine and experienced no issues. I used Win748 and A2520
The midway 2nds you are referring to are actually Federal Fusions originally loaded in 338Fed MSR ammo.
I cannot help you with loading on the -06 version. I load them in my 338Fed. If you want to sell them, let me know. I also have 100ct 200grNosler Accubonds I would trade.
I cannot help you with loading on the -06 version. I load them in my 338Fed. If you want to sell them, let me know. I also have 100ct 200grNosler Accubonds I would trade.
When they went on sale, I bought 500, enough for 338-06 and 338 Fed until I can't hunt anymore.
Hodgdon load center has a couple recipes for 185’s and BL-C(2). While not for your exact bullet, a good starting place.
.338 A-Square (A-Square Data)
.338 A-Square (A-Square Data)
Warning! Notes: groove diameter: .338"; bore diameter: .330"; twist: 10" RH; barrel length: 26"; cartridge case: A-Square; primers: CCI-250; trim to length: 2.840"; powder compression: yes; crimp: use roll crimp on bullets with cannelure; other: use long drop tube; bullet diameter: .338"; pressure measured by: Piezo Transducer
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.
Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS) Favorite?
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Hodgdon H-4831 98.0 3030
Remarks: 46,700 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Hodgdon H-4831 103.0 3261
Remarks: 59,400 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Hodgdon H-4831 104.0 3259
Remarks: 59,000 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip IMR IMR-7828 100.0 3083
Remarks: 48,900 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip IMR IMR-7828 105.0 3360
Remarks: 60,900 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip IMR IMR-7828 106.0 3353
Remarks: 62,300 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Alliant RL-22 98.0 3085
Remarks: 48,800 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Alliant RL-22 103.0 3333
Remarks: 61,900 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Alliant RL-22 104.0 3355
Remarks: 64,200 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Accurate AAC-8700 110.0 2869
Remarks: 49,000 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Accurate AAC-8700 115.0 2988
Remarks: 55,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Accurate AAC-8700 120.0 3100
Remarks: 61,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Hodgdon H-870 115.0 3005
Remarks: 57,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Hodgdon H-870 118.0 3094
Remarks: 64,000 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Hodgdon H-870 120.0 3145
Remarks: 65,100 psi; this load exceeds allowable maximum average pressure
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail IMR IMR-7828 95.0 2879
Remarks: 53,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail IMR IMR-7828 100.5 3071
Remarks: 66,300 psi; this load exceeds allowable maximum average pressure
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Alliant RL-22 95.0 2965
Remarks: 57,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Alliant RL-22 101.0 3123
Remarks: 65,500 psi; this load exceeds allowable maximum average pressure
Hodgdon load center has a couple recipes for 185’s and BL-C(2). While not for your exact bullet, a good starting place.
I don't mind reducing a few grains when going from cup/core to cup/core bullet reloading data. I don't like to go from copper to cup/core bullet reloading data. The 185s are copper bullets. I am thinking about using the 180 NBT and use starting loads.
.338 A-Square (A-Square Data)
.338 A-Square (A-Square Data)
Warning! Notes: groove diameter: .338"; bore diameter: .330"; twist: 10" RH; barrel length: 26"; cartridge case: A-Square; primers: CCI-250; trim to length: 2.840"; powder compression: yes; crimp: use roll crimp on bullets with cannelure; other: use long drop tube; bullet diameter: .338"; pressure measured by: Piezo Transducer
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.
Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS) Favorite?
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Hodgdon H-4831 98.0 3030
Remarks: 46,700 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Hodgdon H-4831 103.0 3261
Remarks: 59,400 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Hodgdon H-4831 104.0 3259
Remarks: 59,000 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip IMR IMR-7828 100.0 3083
Remarks: 48,900 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip IMR IMR-7828 105.0 3360
Remarks: 60,900 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip IMR IMR-7828 106.0 3353
Remarks: 62,300 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Alliant RL-22 98.0 3085
Remarks: 48,800 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Alliant RL-22 103.0 3333
Remarks: 61,900 psi
200 Nosler Ballistic Tip Alliant RL-22 104.0 3355
Remarks: 64,200 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Accurate AAC-8700 110.0 2869
Remarks: 49,000 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Accurate AAC-8700 115.0 2988
Remarks: 55,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Accurate AAC-8700 120.0 3100
Remarks: 61,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Hodgdon H-870 115.0 3005
Remarks: 57,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Hodgdon H-870 118.0 3094
Remarks: 64,000 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Hodgdon H-870 120.0 3145
Remarks: 65,100 psi; this load exceeds allowable maximum average pressure
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail IMR IMR-7828 95.0 2879
Remarks: 53,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail IMR IMR-7828 100.5 3071
Remarks: 66,300 psi; this load exceeds allowable maximum average pressure
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Alliant RL-22 95.0 2965
Remarks: 57,600 psi
250 Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail Alliant RL-22 101.0 3123
Remarks: 65,500 psi; this load exceeds allowable maximum average pressure
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Something seems off, way off. Are you seriously getting 98 grains of H4831 into a 338-06 case for a fps of 3030 with a 200gr BT?!
.338 A-Square is not a 338-06.
.338 A-Square is not a 338-06.
There is a 338-06, 338-06 A-Square and a 338A-Square. The OP is asking about 338-06 load data. It is f’n stupid to post 338 A-square (a big magnum) data for someone looking for 338-06 data. The nomenclature is easily confused and could cause someone to get hurt. Like I said, just stupid!
From Hodgdon website
BL-C(2)
55.0 gr for 2,824fps
to
59.0gr for 2,943fps
For a 185gr Barnes TSX, the Federal will probably generate higher pressure?
So I would start low and work up.