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338-06 Exploratory thread
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<blockquote data-quote="DUKE NUKEM" data-source="post: 171521" data-attributes="member: 6548"><p>I have a 338 Ultramag that is a powder hog. lol (I plan to keep it though)</p><p>I am looking on building 3 338-06 heavy barrel rifles with parts that I have on hand (barrels, stocks, actions etc...) </p><p>The said velocity with with a 250 grain SMK is around 2500 to 2550 with the down range velocity at 1000 yards of 1386 fps. I would use the full 28 inch length of the barrel to squeeze all the velocity I can get.</p><p></p><p>Why 338-06?</p><p>1. On hand 5000 maybe 10,000 unfired mil brass. (All would be loaded with 250 grain SMK's)</p><p>2. Rifle would also work on big game in Northen States. (Moose, bear Elk....)</p><p>3. 54 plus or minus grains of powder VS. 95 grains in the Ultramag.</p><p>4. I want to have an insurance policy in case ammo ever runs out or is no longer available in quantities.</p><p>4. Before anyone asks, I hunt off quads so weight is not the issue here. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>TIA,</p><p> Duke</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DUKE NUKEM, post: 171521, member: 6548"] I have a 338 Ultramag that is a powder hog. lol (I plan to keep it though) I am looking on building 3 338-06 heavy barrel rifles with parts that I have on hand (barrels, stocks, actions etc...) The said velocity with with a 250 grain SMK is around 2500 to 2550 with the down range velocity at 1000 yards of 1386 fps. I would use the full 28 inch length of the barrel to squeeze all the velocity I can get. Why 338-06? 1. On hand 5000 maybe 10,000 unfired mil brass. (All would be loaded with 250 grain SMK's) 2. Rifle would also work on big game in Northen States. (Moose, bear Elk....) 3. 54 plus or minus grains of powder VS. 95 grains in the Ultramag. 4. I want to have an insurance policy in case ammo ever runs out or is no longer available in quantities. 4. Before anyone asks, I hunt off quads so weight is not the issue here. ;) TIA, Duke [/QUOTE]
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