Originally Posted by
popeye2
I'm thinking about trying the 180gr Nosler Accubond as a new deer load for my 338-06. I'll try working up a load and pushing it around 2800fps Plus/minus.
I've used 200gr Nosler BT's in the past on deer with good results but I'm out of bullets and thinking of trying something new.
What do you guys think.
You would be duplicating the same stats as the 30.06 in 180g, so I don't see a whole lot of difference...actually the 06 would be better.
I'm sure both are over kill for deer. I've dropped from 180 to 150g for my .06 deer hunting. And as Spaniel mentioned already, the 243 with a 100g bullet at 2800-3000 is excellent...and easy on the shoulder to boot
But dead is dead, so nothing to stop ya with the 180g 338.06, give it a try and let us know how it works out
