I owned a 30-338, built on a PF M70 action with a 24" Douglas 1-12" twist barrel. It would top 3100 fps with the 180 Partition
using 75.5 grains of Norma MRP [very similar to Reloder 22] It shot lights out with that load, often under 1" at 200 yards.
With it I shot about a dozen elk, a couple right out past 450 yards. It was a light rifle, so recoil was definitely there, but it
was a very effective hunting round IMHO. I sold it several years ago, and built myself a custom 308 Norma Mag, which is
very similar in performance. Only 2 Elk and two moose with it so far, but all one shot kills. Eagleye.
Last edited by Eagleye; 01/15/18.
