Have been kicking around the idea of a 338-06 for a couple of years, just hadn't pulled it together.

Then a few days ago an old A/B barrel popped up for sale and I couldn't resist.

So far here's the idea-

Build a light/med weight mid-range hunter that will be accurate and fun, always like working with things a bit different.

Platform is a Stevens 200 T&T'd action with RB trigger, Boyds Prairie Hunter stock pillar bedded wearing a Vortex 2.5-10 mil/mil. Previously this rifle had a CBI 7mm-08 barrel which will be unscrewed for this build (can always put it back).

The 7mm-08 was a little finicky but still a consistent 1-1.5 MOA out to 500m, hope to achieve at least that level of accuracy with the 338-06.

Looking to shoot 200-225gr bullets at a decent velocity, accuracy always trumps- may look at the lighter bullets after initial testing.

So far have the barrel on its way, 225 Hndy Interlocks on order and just today the PPU 30-06 brass, Lee Pacesetter dies and Speer HotCores arrived.

Case forming was very simple, decent amount of Lee lube and a pass through the full length sizer opened up the neck without a hitch. Only had time to size a handful of cases after work but hopefully the rest go as well.

Have H414, H4350, H4831, H4895 and R17 to work with, hope to have some test rounds ready to go in the next week or so, will post results.