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338-06
« on: November 15, 2013, 12:40:55 PM »
Anyone loading the Barnes 185 grain bullet in their 338-06 for elk?  How does it work?

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2013, 01:39:12 PM »
I am using the 225 grain Hornady SP in my custom 338-06 Remington action.
Very accurate. Unfortunatly haven't had a shot at an elk yet.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2013, 01:46:42 PM »
Not a 338-06, but I have a 338 winmag.  I shoot the nosler partition 210.  shoots great
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Re: 338-06
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2013, 01:56:36 PM »
Bigshooter has great info on that cartridge.  He shared a bunch of load data with me a while ago - if he doesn't chime in here I'll see if I can look it up.

Really a great round.
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Re: 338-06
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2013, 02:38:07 PM »
Thanks.  I just got this one and it really is a sweet gun.  It shoots 185 Barnes and 200 Hornady both well but, I'm just worried the 185's are not intended for anything as substantial as an elk.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2013, 09:47:07 PM »
That is my go to rifle.  I'm usung the 210 Nosler Partitions.  Very happy but must say I have not tried anything else.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2013, 09:26:45 AM »
has anyone hear used a m98 to build a 338-06 ? I have my first rifle and have wanted to do something along this line.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2013, 09:46:19 AM »
has anyone hear used a m98 to build a 338-06 ? I have my first rifle and have wanted to do something along this line.

I don't see why not.

I did a Remington 742 in 338-06 a long time ago. I used synthetic stocks, Parkerized and ghost ring sights. It was a fantastic brush gun.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2013, 12:47:05 PM »
has anyone hear used a m98 to build a 338-06 ? I have my first rifle and have wanted to do something along this line.
has anyone hear used a m98 to build a 338-06 ? I have my first rifle and have wanted to do something along this line.
That would be a cool build.  Did you also consider the 35 Whelen?
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Re: 338-06
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2013, 01:04:58 PM »
has anyone hear used a m98 to build a 338-06 ? I have my first rifle and have wanted to do something along this line.

Yup got one.  I built mine on a VZ.24 Action, back in the days that was cheaper to build one than find a wild cat. 

These are the thing that needs done:
Donor action
Bend bolt to clear for scope,  (suggest to weld a new handle rather than forging)
Drill & tap for scope mounts
Open mag well slightly, (depending on your mag well.  Most of the time not needed)
Install new barrel
Replace trigger
New stock

By the time you get this done, you're probably at around $700  + scope & rings

Here is a guy that can do all the work for you.   Mark is nice guy who charges very reasonably and does excellent work.

http://www.skaggsgunsmithing.com/+
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Re: 338-06
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2013, 01:07:04 PM »
Thanks.  I just got this one and it really is a sweet gun.  It shoots 185 Barnes and 200 Hornady both well but, I'm just worried the 185's are not intended for anything as substantial as an elk.

I've killed about a dozen with the 185's, and none of them argued that they shouldn't be dead.
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Re: 338-06
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2013, 01:41:16 PM »
I built a 338-06 on a Savage action a few years ago. It shoots 180gr. NAB's and 210gr,225gr all with very good results.
At my age I prefer the less recoil of the 180s and the do the same job as the heavier bullets.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2013, 07:28:14 PM »
i have a 338-06 i use 180 hornady's interlock accurate 

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2013, 07:37:08 PM »
has anyone hear used a m98 to build a 338-06 ? I have my first rifle and have wanted to do something along this line.

I had one built off of an Interarms Mauser and it was great. I just sent it in to ER Shaw for a rebarrel for about $300. It was my first semi custom build and my first wildcat. It was a great set up, shot well, was inexpensive to build and shoot, and flattened everything that it hit.

As far as the 185 TSX for elk, I'd probably go with something a little heavier. I like the 200-225 grain bullets in the 338-06 case.

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Re: 338-06
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2013, 07:40:41 PM »
We used a .338 caliber 160 grain TTSX on a bear this fall. One shot kill. I have a guy using the same reloads and hunting elk, if he gets one I will post how that bullet performed on the elk.
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