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

HEAD0001

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