338-06 Project Finally Started

[olddav]

I built mine because I heard that moose are migrating south and wanted to be prepared when they reached Lower Alabama.
Well that and the ballistics. Like you said, it's not a magnum, easier on the shoulder, reasonable reloading cost, and thumps down range.

[mattri]

That's good to know, if they make it that far they'll probably pass through IA- good thing I'm prepared!

Fans of the 338 says it hits hard and kills "bigger than caliber". I hope that's the case but really its effective, a little different and a lot of fun to shoot- so it works for me.

May try those Noslers if I can get to the range today.

[Bearguide444]

I have tried the hornady 225 sp but thought they were good but I don't want to settle on the first bullet I try how much fun would that be? I have got some Nosler 210 and am going to give them a try.

[olddav]

Yall inspired with all the pics of targets, so I'm posting an example of both what my rifle can do and what I'm capable of. Everyone should be able to spot the difference between the two.
Savage 338-06, Shilen Barrel
IMR 4350 (55.0 grains) 225 gr SP Hornady Interlock, COL 3.348


http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc399/olddav/338-06TARGET.jpg (http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/olddav/media/338-06TARGET.jpg.html)

[mattri]

As long as the last one was the flyer the critters are in trouble! Any idea what your velocity is?

Made it to the range the other day with the 210 Noslers. They show some real potential- hope to try them again them this coming wknd.

[olddav]

The flier was my second shot and was my fault, called it as soon as I heard the bang. I dont know the velocity but guessing it should be somewhere in the neighborhood of 2460fps. Not the fastest but If it hits where I aim then I'm ok with 2460fps.

[mattri]

For sure- I like to have a solid handle on what velocity I'm shooting for drops etc but don't chase it like I used to, can't miss fast enough to kill. Good shooting.

[olddav]

Good point. I guess that I will just have to do it the hard way.

[Three44s]

Good as the .338-06 is with jacketed bullets ......... it's also a barn burner with cast!

I have a Shaw medium contour blued and I am very ...... VERY happy with it.

There are not a lot of different molds for .338 bore but mine is the Lee ..... not a very inspiring design on paper (it's dimensions are ho hum) but on the paper that really counts .......... (targets) ..... it's a dandy.

So looks be danged, get yourself a Lee 225 gr. GC mold and cast yourself up some ........... flare your cases ......... get some SR 4759 and have at it!

Turns your .338-06 into two rifles!

Enjoy a very under-rated cartridge!

Best regards

Three 44s

[Ranger412]

Good as the .338-06 is with jacketed bullets ......... it's also a barn burner with cast!

I have a Shaw medium contour blued and I am very ...... VERY happy with it.

There are not a lot of different molds for .338 bore but mine is the Lee ..... not a very inspiring design on paper (it's dimensions are ho hum) but on the paper that really counts .......... (targets) ..... it's a dandy.

So looks be danged, get yourself a Lee 225 gr. GC mold and cast yourself up some ........... flare your cases ......... get some SR 4759 and have at it!

Turns your .338-06 into two rifles!

Enjoy a very under-rated cartridge!

Best regards

Three 44s

Hmm, that's got me thinking. I was just saying that the 338-06 is a bit much for the deer we have around here. Maybe experimenting a bit with cast bullets would lead to a good "smaller-deer" load.

[mattri]

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab333/rritchie1027/IMG952014091495134020_zpsd42755c4.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/rritchie1027/media/IMG952014091495134020_zpsd42755c4.jpg.html)

Pretty typical group from the 210 Noslers @ 200 yards.

[olddav]

I guess I'll have to see how well mine shoots at 200yd, but I doubt I'll post any pics. Unless it looks really good.