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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 2716928" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>I finally had a chance to read through this topic. Here's a couple of thoughts:</p><p></p><p>Just because the cartridge has .338 in its name does not mean you have to choose a 250 gr. bullet. This is especially true if you're wanting to shoot solids instead of cup and core.</p><p></p><p>Be aware that you may run into problems renting a reamer which is ground for these longer, high BC solids. You might have to rent a throating reamer also.</p><p></p><p>I recently built a .338-06AI hunting rifle. Simple components like -06 brass and LR primers made it an easy solution. No, this is not a long range cartridge but 600 yards is readily within its range. I started using the 200 gr. Super BD2 bullet with my standard AI reamer and a throating reamer in a 24" barrel. Consistently running 2850 fps without stepping on it, makes it more than adequate for those 600 yard shots without compromise. </p><p></p><p>If the 06 based cartridge isn't up your alley then keep your .338 Win. Mag. and have room to spare. I also tested the 200 gr. Super BD2 and found plenty of velocity (3030 fps) to cover your 600 yard shots. Energy was calculated at a tad over 2,000 ft/lbs at 600 yards. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy the process!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 2716928, member: 27307"] I finally had a chance to read through this topic. Here's a couple of thoughts: Just because the cartridge has .338 in its name does not mean you have to choose a 250 gr. bullet. This is especially true if you're wanting to shoot solids instead of cup and core. Be aware that you may run into problems renting a reamer which is ground for these longer, high BC solids. You might have to rent a throating reamer also. I recently built a .338-06AI hunting rifle. Simple components like -06 brass and LR primers made it an easy solution. No, this is not a long range cartridge but 600 yards is readily within its range. I started using the 200 gr. Super BD2 bullet with my standard AI reamer and a throating reamer in a 24" barrel. Consistently running 2850 fps without stepping on it, makes it more than adequate for those 600 yard shots without compromise. If the 06 based cartridge isn't up your alley then keep your .338 Win. Mag. and have room to spare. I also tested the 200 gr. Super BD2 and found plenty of velocity (3030 fps) to cover your 600 yard shots. Energy was calculated at a tad over 2,000 ft/lbs at 600 yards. Enjoy the process! :) [/QUOTE]
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