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Title: 338 Federal
Post by: Missing on August 04, 2009, 07:00:07 PM

I recently purchased a 338 Federal TC prohunter barrel, what I have been reading is it is a 300 yd elk round and from what I see the ballistics somewhat support that claim. does anyone have any experience with this cartridge? I am thinking about using it for bear season.

Title: Re: 338 Federal
Post by: Bofire on August 04, 2009, 09:11:13 PM

 :)put the bullet  where it needs to be.
Carl

Title: Re: 338 Federal
Post by: ecnclan on August 04, 2009, 09:19:34 PM

Have just read about it, should do the job well enough.  Take it and enjoy your hunt! :tup:

Title: Re: 338 Federal
Post by: Huntbear on August 05, 2009, 04:48:21 PM

That round is bad azzed bear medicine.  I really want a rifle in that caliber.  When it first came out, they took it to Africa for plains game.  It knocked everything flat that it hit.  Even a big Kudu dropped in his tracks at 200 yards.  I would not hesitate to use it for elk.  As with all hunting firearms, practice is the key.

Title: Re: 338 Federal
Post by: Missing on August 06, 2009, 06:51:34 PM

Thanks for the comments guy's, this is a very nice shooter comfortable and accurate. I will let the lead fly if I get the chance and let you know how it does.

Title: Re: 338 Federal
Post by: S.O.B on August 07, 2009, 08:51:07 PM

That should be fine 300 and under I would push the 185 TSX and bust shoulders if I was you.