I've been working with the 338 Fed a bit more and I am happy to report that Alliant Power Pro Varmint can safely push a 200gr CnC projectile (such as the Woodleigh Weldcore PP, Hornady FTX, Hornady SP) at 2750-2770 fps from my 24" Savage 11 LRH. I used current Speer load data for the 338 Fed and I did not need to exceed their max listed load to achieve these results.
With these velocities, the 200gr Woodleigh will be devastating on elk out to 250 yards, and the more traditional (softer) CnC projectiles will remain effective out to 350-400 yards. Who says the Fed is a short range cartridge?
This powder is worth playing with if you are loading for the Fed. Puts it basically on par with the 338-06 and brings it within 100fps of the 338 RCM.
