Early in my path of .338-06 AI. 200 grain Speer for fire forming. I built it to elk hunt, I have moved away from the 185 gr. TTSX to the 160 gr. Whitetail stopper and very accurate. If I need a rifle now, this is what I carry.

Pac Nor barrel on a Savage Weather Warrior donor, might not be sexy, but two shots two elk, did what I asked it to. A little heavy, but at the cost of the trips to Montana I wanted to be sure I could shoot it well.

Use 35 Whelen brass. My first batch has 8 loadings on them and I see no sign of fatigue. I do anneal each use.

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