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.338 RUM with 300gr SMK and Retumbo... over pressure?
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<blockquote data-quote="Long Time Long Ranger" data-source="post: 617955" data-attributes="member: 505"><p>94 of retumbo is a good load for the 338 RUM and I have used it often. 93-94 grains is actually my best load for it. Retumbo always did better for me than H-1000 in the 338-300 RUM and the 338 RUM. 94 grains is a max load but not dangerous in the rifles I have shot it in. If it is shooting good I would stick with it. It shouldn't cause the sticky bolt but could in some rifles because it is right at max. I guess you could try a few groups at 92 grains and see if the sticky bolt stops. Then you will know for sure. That load shoots fine in my rem 700 factory rifle. Your velocity is right in there for the cartridge. With a 26" barrel factory rifle 2725-2775 fps is average with a few that do better at 2700 and some better at 2800 fps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Long Time Long Ranger, post: 617955, member: 505"] 94 of retumbo is a good load for the 338 RUM and I have used it often. 93-94 grains is actually my best load for it. Retumbo always did better for me than H-1000 in the 338-300 RUM and the 338 RUM. 94 grains is a max load but not dangerous in the rifles I have shot it in. If it is shooting good I would stick with it. It shouldn't cause the sticky bolt but could in some rifles because it is right at max. I guess you could try a few groups at 92 grains and see if the sticky bolt stops. Then you will know for sure. That load shoots fine in my rem 700 factory rifle. Your velocity is right in there for the cartridge. With a 26" barrel factory rifle 2725-2775 fps is average with a few that do better at 2700 and some better at 2800 fps. [/QUOTE]
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