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#2273320 - 06/24/08 06:47 PM

.338Fed

Shag
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Anyone using a .338Fed this spring??

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#2273336 - 06/24/08 06:53 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Shag]

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Nope

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#2273355 - 06/24/08 07:04 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Steelhead]

EZEARL
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NOT EVEN ONE!!!

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#2273364 - 06/24/08 07:09 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: EZEARL]

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I dont know a single Alaskan that owns a 338 Fed, the WM offers way to much more for those looking for a medium grade thumper. I do know a bonehead I work with that bought a box of 338 Fed ammo by accident for his 338 WM does that count?

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#2273500 - 06/24/08 08:27 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: AlaskaCub]

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I'm under the impression it equals the -06 out to 300yds? Wonder if the larger diameter bullet makes it even better? Some carry 7-08's for spring black bear. It ain't no 7mm mag. Still folks do it for the same reason I'd take a 338fed over the -06 at modest ranges.

Nice lite-weight package like a Montana.

Just hopeing to hear more about the Fed.

Edited by Shag (06/24/08 08:46 PM)

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#2273523 - 06/24/08 08:45 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Shag]

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Aint no comparison between ammunition available for the 30-06 and the 338 Fed and I would say most hunters up here buy ammo not reload ammo. Buying ammo locally is pretty much a no brainer too as we cant order loaded factory ammo. I dont see how the 338 Fed trumps anything, but to each his own. If I need or want to use a 33 cal its cuz I want umph, not near 30-06 performance if that makes any sense. 7mm-08's are not the norm for most hunters either and once again I dont know anyone personally that uses a 7mm-08. Folks aside from the gun loonies up here stick with what has worked for a long time, 30-06, 300WM, 338WM and 375 H&H. Slip a 270 Win and a 7mm in there on the occassion and then theres the WSM crowd which has grown quite a bit in the lightweight packages with all that you've got most Alaskan hunters covered.

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#2273569 - 06/24/08 09:14 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: AlaskaCub]

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338 caliber bullet at 308 velocities, can't imagine it not working.

Direct a good slug to the right location and I'm thinking the results will be the same with it as it is with about 832 other cartridges.

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#2273577 - 06/24/08 09:17 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Steelhead]

AlaskaCub
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Cant argue with that!

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#2273582 - 06/24/08 09:21 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: AlaskaCub]

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It's still early, give it time...........grin

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#2273606 - 06/24/08 09:37 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Steelhead]

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Always thought it would be neat to have a Win 88 or Sako Finnwolf chambered for the 338 Fed/338-08. Stoke it with a good 200 or 210 bullet or lighter TSX and seems like it would be a nice little rifle. Maybe have it stocked full length...

Something I'll probably never do, but it might be neat.

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#2273610 - 06/24/08 09:39 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: DPhillips]

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You've got time!

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#2273633 - 06/24/08 10:00 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Steelhead]

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Yeah, I've got time, just have a ton of other gun-related projects that I think I might prefer to do. Someday, maybe.

Wish I'd have been born rich instead of soooo good-looking...

Besides, I've got to figure out a way to talk you out of that 6.5 MS...

Edited by DPhillips (06/24/08 11:32 PM)
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#2273634 - 06/24/08 10:02 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Steelhead]

jwp475
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Originally Posted By: Steelhead

Steelhead's, got it right the 338 Federal in a 6 pound rifle including scope (here is where a light wieght scope is worth while) is neat and deadly combination when teamed with the 210 grain TSX

Check out the damage to the Zebra
s heart the 210 TSX did (the bullet exited) the shot was about 100 or so

http://www.mildotmaster.com/

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#2273643 - 06/24/08 10:08 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: DPhillips]

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It's a curse being good looking, but I've managed and I'm certain you can!

I can be talked out of any rifle, I'm a sucker for takedowns.

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#2273646 - 06/24/08 10:14 PM

Re: .338Fed [Re: Steelhead]

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Well, I'm a little light on the takedowns now. Sold the 500 Jeff takedown. Don't have anymore.

I could probably locate a Tikka or Savage 110 for you around town somewhere though...

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