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Offline shag

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338 federal
« on: February 01, 2008, 07:39:40 PM »
Anyone shootin one?  Any load info?
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Re: 338 federal
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2008, 02:37:38 PM »
I've been thinking of buying a barrel for my encore. JB
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Re: 338 federal
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2008, 03:03:33 PM »
I think it's a neat little cartridge. I probably won't get one anytime soon, but in the future I would consider the 338 Federal in a lever action rifle, if it is available (I'm thinking the Browning BLR.)  I always tend to go with heavier bullets, and with this cartridge I would go with 210's or 225's to take advantage of the 338 caliber. Otherwise, if you're going to use 180 or lighther bullets, you might as well be using the 308 Winchester, in my opinion. Here's an article with some good info:

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/reloads/0702/index.html

 


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