This load works really well in the 3 338 rifles I've tried it in:
BSA -
The Ruger 77 tanger 338 that I had doted on...
72 grs IMR 4350-- 225 HSP-- 2900 fps-- ,75" outside/outside.
That IS in Hornady Vol II manual.
Jerry
Yep, I hear you. I am down to 1 338 win mag now and it actually prefers 71.5 grains of H4350 and the 225gr. Hornady interlock. The reason I suggested 71 grains was because I had 3 at the time that really liked that load. When I load for multiple like cartridge rifles, I throw down, all the targets on the shop floor, I shot from these rifles and throw out all the bad targets. What I'm left with is the mean/average of the load work up data. When I'm down to the very last sets of targets, I'll measure and even pull out a calculator to verify the best loads. Some guys biotch about trying to find a good load for 1 rifle. I've loaded for 5 different 30-06's and brought every one of them to the range with me to work up loads. These loads are not the most accurate for each rifle, but the most accurate as a mean for every rifle. Hopefully you get what I'm saying. My load is also listed in the Hornady manual. However, it is a book max load so use with caution.
When a person asks about "pet" loads, I don't just spout off a good load that has worked in 1 rifle. It's loads that work in multiple rifles that I tend to suggest...
This load worked awesome in 3 different 338's I've tried it in:
This was shot in the pouring azz rain with my original 338 Alaskan that I sold to EricM. It's a load that worked very well for my Ruger m77 mkII:
It's the first load I tried in my new (to me) pre 64 model 70 custom 338 win mag as well:
I had one that liked 70 grains of IMR 4350 better. But, as a whole, the bunch liked 67 grains better... Load them .010-.020" off the lands for best results. Like I said, it's a "mild" load, but it knocks the hell out of elk. This year, I hope to try the 225gr. Hornady interlock load. That rifle prefers 71.5gr. of H4350, which is 1/2 grain over book max... I don't think any the 5 bulls I saw on opening morning buck hunt (last weekend) will be able to bounce one of these off it's thick hide...
. I'll be going after those sob's on the 26th!!!!!Good luck with your hunting guys!!!! Okie John, shoot a nice Roosevelt!!!