I've been kicking around the idea of a light compact 338 federal for elk stalking. max shots of 400ish, mostly under 200 is expected.
Has anyone built a slow twist 338 and shot the 160-185 barnes bullets?
I want as slow a twist as possible and was thinking about a 1-14 or 15 twist shooting the 160's at 3000 fps out of an 18-20 inch tube.
I've read about 12 twist 338wm shooting 250 and 225 bullets well, so I am wondering if any of you guys have some experience to offer with this idea.
I also have ideas for a new "brake" on somthing like this that will be less efficent but take the edge off, and not increase the report. This rifle will be the test platform.
Has anyone built a slow twist 338 and shot the 160-185 barnes bullets?
I want as slow a twist as possible and was thinking about a 1-14 or 15 twist shooting the 160's at 3000 fps out of an 18-20 inch tube.
I've read about 12 twist 338wm shooting 250 and 225 bullets well, so I am wondering if any of you guys have some experience to offer with this idea.
I also have ideas for a new "brake" on somthing like this that will be less efficent but take the edge off, and not increase the report. This rifle will be the test platform.