When testing loads, shoot at least 15 shots per test group at the longest range available. Any ideas on a safe starting load with IMR - 4350 with this combination ? 338 Win Mag. cast in my 338 Federal with IMR - 4350. DF. Released in 2006 as a joint venture between Federal and Sako, the .338 Federal may be one of the wisest choices that the big-game hunter who likes a lightweight, sweet-shooting short-action rifle could make. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 17, 2012. does anybody out there have the newest reloading manual? 3 Posts . Problem is I can't find any reloading data for this combination. The .338 Whisper is a wildcat cartridge in the Whisper family, a group of cartridges developed in the early 1990s by J.D. 338 Lapua Magnum The. Unlike the smaller caliber cartridges in the Whisper family , loads for the .338 Whisper are mainly limited to subsonic velocities. No one here can get you any "magic" load data, and it is very rare to be able to duplicate the Federal factory loads with the powders available to handloaders. I love the idea of the 338 Fed as a plains game cartridge. Principal Purpose: Medium Rifle Secondary Uses: Heavy .223 Loads Remarks: 150533 - 2000-MR; 1 lb. I considered puchasing a 338 Federal barrel, but came to the conclusion the 338-06 is an all around better round. canister Canister Sizes: View All 2000-MR Recipes. .338 Federal The .338 Federal combines sensible, low recoil with plenty of reach. The cartridge is simply the .308 Winchester necked up to hold .338-inch bullets, and will fit perfectly in a short-action receiver. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. The 338 Federal is a very interesting cartridge and I hope it gets more attention from the industry over the next few years. 210 338 Federal - 200/210 grain Versio n 8.0 Accu Bo nd® 0.414 B .C . Federal took their new .338 in a different direction than the .338x57 O'Connor, choosing to maximize performance rather than control recoil. performance out to 400 yards, without the recoil of magnum rounds. The 200 gr Hornady softpoints shot well, forgot the reloading data. Since the panic hit I shoot only the Red Dot load because it is so inexspensive and works so well. 338 Federal Powder Minimum Maximum Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) Charge (grains) Velocity (fps) *IMR … If you are interested in the most recent data for cartridges and/or bullet weights/styles not listed on this page, contact Barnes Consumer Service department to inquire about recommended loads and approximate timing for the data to be made available via email at customerservice@barnesbullets.com or by phone at 800.574.9200.. They had already been hunting with a 338 that could shoot super and subsonic ammo. It is a big game caliber designed with reasonable recoil for today’s lightweight rifles. 338 Load Data Now Available to Download for Free One of the hardest things about writing a reloading manual is keeping it current without constantly moving back the print and release dates. My load data won't be applicable to the Fed. View the SDS Barnes website lists 2861fps for this load, I'll be satisfied if I get 2700 and good accuracy. The good news is that each box has a card inside with specific load data for two to four different cartridges using Alliant propellants and Federal primers. Savage 57049 10/110 Storm Bolt 338 Win Mag 24" 3+1 Gray Fixed AccuFit Synthetic Stock Stainless Steel Receiver. I'm in the process of getting the parts to build a 338 federal AR-10. The 160 TTSX is very accurate in my .338-284. Just letting you know that bullet is a real performer. For instance, the .338 Federal load above (200 grain bullet at 2,700fps) has 3,217 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Cartridge : .338 Federal Bullet : .338, 200, Nosler Accubond 56382 Useable Case Capaci: 45.259 grain H2O = 2.939 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. Hodgdon data says 2,900 w/50gr of XBR 8208. In no event shall Nosler, Inc. be liable for any damages resulting from the use of this data.” CARTRIDGE GRS. In Lyman's new 4th addition cast bullet handbook they list both the .338 Federal and .338 Ruger CM and this bullet. New posts Search forums. The .338 Federal is a rifle cartridge based on the .308 Winchester case necked up to .33 caliber.It was created by Federal Cartridge and Sako in 2006 and intended as a big game cartridge with reasonable recoil for lightweight rifles. of energy at that distance. The 338 Federal can be loaded with bullet weights as light as 160 grain and most load sources only go as … That was and is 338 FEDERAL. 06-06-2013, 21:31 #9 L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders. Loaded up a box of Barnes 160grn TTSX for my 338 Federal today, hope to shoot them tomorrow. Federal’s 200-grain Fusion loading is an excellent all-purpose load. We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complementary product pages. The 338-06 ought to be very similar to the 30-06 when it comes to reloading. Now, I have a little 22"bbl 338 Federal. Mag. And despite the .338 RCM's impressive numbers, the .338 Federal is no slouch. But the true beauty of the .338 Federal is you get near .338 Win. Where I hunt elk, my "average shot distance" has been 195yds. I have a Sako 85 in 338 Federal. Most reloading manuals dont show 30-338, but the 308 Norma load data is literally the same. Accurate 2230-C has been shooting great (five shot, 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards) but I just don't like using ball powders in cold hunting conditions. Articles. 338 Win Mag Federal Premium 225gr Trophy Copper ammo. Loaded them from the data on Barnes website, 48 grns AA2230. 338 Caliber. Get the most performance from Federal components by using our carefully developed, high-performance reloading data. As noted by prm I like the Barnes 160 gr TTSX over IMR8208. Federal's offering is based on a .308 Winchester case necked-up to accept standard .338" diameter bullets. I would use any of those loads to shoot elk out to 350yds or so. Nosler ballistic tip over imr 4350 powder in my pre 64 mod 70 it shoots sub moa and kills without much loss of meat. condition of the firearm used, no responsibility, either expressed or implied is assumed for the use of this data. Federal has two 7mm Rem Mag loads in their Fusion line: a 150 grain bullet at 3,050fps (3,098 ft-lbs) and a 175 grain bullet at 2,760fps (2,960 ft-lbs). bottle 150534 - 2000-MR; 8 lb. What's new. So, how do you keep your manual to date if you continuously release new bullet models? They all shot under 6 inches at 1000 yards for 25 consecutive shots. Load development work in the Nosler lab showed … I'd like to load some NEI, 338 cal., 262 gr. IC-A Re: ... XBR runs a little slower but shoots well in 338 Federal. Powders include Menu. Jones of SSK Industries. Downrange, the '06 bullet reels in the .338 Federal, thanks to a higher ballistic coefficient. You can't go wrong by following the data for the .338 Federal, but the .338 RCM is closer in case capacity with the .338/06. The smaller-caliber bullets (6.5mm, .277, and 7mm) are packaged 100 to the box, while the larger ones (.308 and .338) contain 50. .338 Federal factory 180-grain loads clock 2830 fps/3201 fpe Hodgdon's fastest .338 Fed/180 load is 47.0 grains Benchmark for 2768 fps - a MAX load. Anyone willing to share load data and experience witb this cartridge. The 185 gr Nosler Accubonds did not with the loads I tried. This one’s my hands-down favorite of all the .338 rounds. That pressure difference is significant, because of increased blast, reduced case life, and the requirement for relatively fast powders. Find what you need in four easy steps. Built on the .308 case and “necked-up” to hold a .338-diameter bullet, the load offers hunters a faster muzzle velocity than traditional favorites like the .308 Win., with a heavier bullet to boot. I own a Kimber Montana that is a .338 Federal. And I was contemplating the use of a 300 grain load as a hard hitter that wouldn't over penetrate out to 200 yards. At 300 yards the 200-grain .338 Federal TBT and 180-grain .308 Win. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. It is based on a 308 Winchester necked up to accept .338 caliber projectiles. The 338 Federal is a rifle cartridge that provides the energy of a 7mm Remington Magnum in a necked-up 308 Winchester case. Kinda curious what y'all would think of that. Click "Get Data" to view results. 30-06/180 LM, 375 H&H/300SBT, 338/185XLC. I wore out four .30-.338 barrels using IMR4350; 65 or 66 grains with 190 HPMK's, 64 or 65 with 200's in 1:12 twist barrels. Having this caliber cycle reliably is much harder than the original 300 Blackout efforts. I think 185 TTSX to 225g bullets are ideal in the caliber based on the load work I've done thus far. The thing that most will not agree on is my pet load is a 200 gr. .338 Federal (Lyman Reloading Manual 49th Edition) reloading data with 0 loads. Mekaniks is spot on - it's a very specific cartridge for a very specific purpose, and handloading helps a lot. New posts New articles New article comments New profile posts Latest activity. I've been using 8208 XBR and it looks a great powder if you want velocity. Just curious if anyone has load data for a 300 grain 338 federal. Re: .338 Federal I think what people should check out is the performance of this caliber, shooting a .338 bullet at that speed with that recoil is simply amazing. 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