Originally Posted by Mark R Dobrenski
Originally Posted by 264wm
If you look at the load data for the 160 gr bullet in 338 Federal and the 7mm rem mag the fps is the same with the 338 having more ft lbs of energy


U seriously believe that the 160 out of a 338 Federal is gonna be the equal of the 7 Rem with a 160...? I've had no issues running a 160 out of a 7 rem at 3100 with what I would call a standard 24" barrel. What speeds the 338 Federale gonna run a 160? Be my guess with what I would call a normal 22" tube of 22" 2900 would be about top end speed.
Here is the Hodgdon load data web page link. http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

7mm rem mag 160 GR. NOS PART Hodgdon Retumbo .284" 3.290" 65.0 2756 43,200 CUP ( 69.5C 2915 49,900 CUP)Max Load

338 fed 160 GR. BAR TTSX Hodgdon H322 .338" 2.840" 44.6 2761 52,400 PSI ( 48.5C 2937 61,800 PSI) Max Load

Same fps with a lot less powder


Thoughts...?

Dober