338-06

[hunter338]

Hey guys and gals.

I am looking into haveing a new rifle built in the 338-06. Just woundering who has one and how do you like it?

Is it fairly easy to reload?

Thanks
hunter338

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Very similar to the 338 Federal. It is suppose to be about 150-200 fps faster than the Federal. I have not shot one, but I loaded one for a friend. Very accurate load with a 225 grain bullet. Very nice cartridge. Tom.

[Dan in Alaska]

I have had one since '98. Here are the details:
Rem 700 action, coverted to BDL model
Cryo-treated Kreiger barrel, #4 contour
McMillan stock
Leupold 2.5-8x in Talley LW mounts
Tuned factory trigger

Reloading is easy. I start with new .30-06 brass and size them in a Redding size die. My rifle shoots many different bullets well. My current favorites are 200gr NBT's, 225 NAB's, 250gr Grand Slams. I have had really good luck with IMR 4064 powder, in fact, I bought an 8# can of it. IMR 4350 and Alliant's RL-15 also show promise, but I've burned A LOT of 4064 with great results. I have shot several groups under an inch at 200 yards and several more one-hole groups at 100 yards. The 200gr bullets leave at just over 2800fps from my 25" barrel, the 250's are mid 2400's.

[DM]

I'veowned a .338-06since the late 70's and i've harvested a lot of big game in Alaska from brown bear and moose on down with mine...

I prefer the heavier bullets for the bigger animials with the 250NP being a good all around bullet to use..

DM

[hunter338]

Hey guys.

Thanks for the replies.
I was looking at the Rem. action McMillan style stock. I will let my gunsmith do the rest. He done a awsome job with my 7 ultra. I rember hearing alot of good stuff about the 338-06. I just couldnt rember where.

Thank you again!

hunter338