I did not include 250-275 grain load for the .338 Federal because they are too slow.
Plus, as I pointed out in the article, the entire concept of the .338 Federal (especially vs. the .358) is a flater-shooting, higher-pressure round capable of longer range shooting, especially with lighter premium bullets.
If anybody wants to load the .338 Federal with 250 or 275-grain bullets, they should. It's a free country. An approximatel;y correct powder charge can be arrived at easily with a little figuring. But WHY? If you really want to use a 250, buy a .358--or .35 Whelen or .338 Winchester or any other round designed for that use
Ive loaded Hornady 250 grain round noses in my 338F (Sako 85) and made 2320 fps (44.5 grs H4895, F-C 338F brass, F210 primer). My main reason to try them was 'just cuz', hadn't seen any mention of loading a 338F with anything heavier than 225 gr. I did some testing, settled on 44.5 grs & 2320 fps, and was content. They probably wouldnt out penetrate a 210 tsx (my main load @ 2625 fps) or similar, but they look cool, and I bet they'll work just fine when I slip into the timber to hunt elk in September.
The 358 ain't got nuttin' on it
