Thanks for all of the great info new here but not new to the shooting sports. I just built a 338 fed and had planned on using 8208 and 180 an bullets for whitetails in Wisconsin. I was curious about pressure issues. I started with the mid book load 44 gr but the test load was way hot. Backed down to 42 but it is still pretty hot and all are 2"" or more. Trying AA2495 today but thought I'd ask if anyone else has experienced this. I've not had these issues in the past to this degree. Gun is a Borden alpine action, Krieger 10 twist barrel 25", trigger tech, March 2.5-25, manners eh. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
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Talon which brand of brass and primers are you using? I got to 48 with Federal 338 brass with 210M and BR2 primers and 180gr. 47grains with 185 TTSX as well no pressure signs at all.
