New to the .338 federal and reloading as well. Just got set up on both. I have a 20” savage hog hunter. Really like it.
I’m reading back over this whole thread. Lots of good info here. I’m starting with 200gr interlocks. I have star line brass, cci 200’s, and varget, w-748, and mr2000. Forgive me, I’m green. But I’ve noticed that the varget info, Nosler lists 41, Speer 45, and Hodgdon lists 42 gr as a start. To work up safely, where should I start?
And has anyone used the 200 woodleigh on anything larger than deer/hogs?
Used them on Kudu, Mtn Zebra and Red Hartebeest. No recovery from Hartebeest (heart, he went about 30 yards), No recovery from Kudu (double lung went 80ish and was bedded down dead on his "feet"), Zebra didn't take a step from where he was hit. Bullet found on far shoulder 94% retained weight.
I like them well enough I bought 3 more boxes when I got back and they were on sale.
