I don't think anybody was ever trying to compare it as a long range cartridge. And, the 160 TTSX would be quite possibly the absolute worst bullet you could choose for the 338 Fed to get the most out of it at range. At 500 yds a 210 Scirocco II would be going faster than that little flat base 160. The 338 Fed is not a long range cartridge, but it can certainly be adequate to 500yds if you choose the proper bullets.
