Blueranger,
I've had mixed results with book velocities. For Barnes 160 and 185 TTSX, the book velocities were right on. I went one grain under max for both and was able to get 3050 and 2820 fps with Accurate 2230. I've had good luck with Alliant 2000MR and 200 grain bullets. Using 52 grains, everything shot right about 2650 FPS. I tried 200 SST, 200 Interlock, 210 Partition. My rifle seems to really like Hot Cors and Accubonds. I've loaded them with 52 grains as well but never got around to chronying them. I just figured they were about 2650.
Hot Cors are my primary bullet. The Deepcurls are just a cheap experiment. Anything north of 2500 FPS would be impressive with it's high BC and weight retention. They are supposed to open easily.
As far as hunting with my 338 Federal, it's primarily going to be a wild boar rifle since my land is in East Texas. Any bullet from my 338 Federal would do fine for this purpose.
Oh, I too have a 22" barrel.
