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no but I have a few loaded up just for kicks

True. That one sorta slipped by me.

las,

Point on teeth and claws is valid. No one wants to get hurt.

Was thinking more along the lines of trying it again on moose, elk and caribou first, in order to rebuild confidence.

I've used the 210 on grizzly, and it worked just fine, but there is no argument from me, that a 225 gr would be better suited, for breaking bone and reaching the vitals.

In tod's 338 Federal, I think the 210 should do fine. I haven't tried the TSX yet, but will be working up a load shortly to try.
I have also used the 215 gr Sierra on black bear last year in my 338-06, and it never moved after the shot.

One of the things I like about a "modest" velocity rifle with heavier bullets is that by cranking up the diameter you can achieve effective punch with conventional bullets.

My Whelen, for instance works fine with 250gr Hornady's on larger critters.

Would a 200 or 225gr Hornady interlock work just as good from the .338 Federal on larger game? The bullets were designed around the .338 Winchester, I can't believe that .308 case is going to blow one up.

the 250 hornady rn or spitzer fit well in the short action rem and that would be my first choice. you want to penetrate them from stem to stern. and the hornady 250 rn will do that. you should be able to get 2350 - 2400 fps with that bullet duplicating the 358 win which knocks them down every time. them critters are nasty, dont fool around with them.