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<blockquote data-quote="Longshotjames" data-source="post: 1592307" data-attributes="member: 91374"><p>If I am chasing eland with my 338fed (and I wish I was!) I am looking for more weight, not trying to squeeze another 100fps out of a moderate size case at the expense of retained weight down range.</p><p></p><p>I would have you entertain the idea of going to the 236gr hammer. Ive tested these in my 338fed, and would be more confident with them then the other 2 mentioned weights. If you have Steve run the numbers for you with the high BC of the 236 you will maintain more velocity at longer range than the other 2 lower weights that slow down quicker. </p><p></p><p>This is a LONG RANGE board but if you say your shot will be close then its a no brainier, you don't need speed, you need penetration and WEIGHT WINS with big game especially in a federal size case on Eland size critters!</p><p></p><p>I have done penetration tests with wet phone books and milk jugs and the 236gr was far superior to the 213gr. The 236 expanded well and retained a nice base around 180gr while the 213 completely fragmented to a 60gr base. I didnt test 186gr because it seemed the wrong direction for me with big game at long range and ft lbs of energy.</p><p></p><p>I can PM bullet pics from test if you would like. </p><p></p><p>Also, if you haven't tried MR2000 powder in the 338fed, it gave be the most velocity and lowest pressure. I heard Hornady Lever Evolution was good too for higher velocity in the Fed.</p><p></p><p>Steve is an amazing business owner to work with and i highly recommend his bullets!</p><p>James</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Longshotjames, post: 1592307, member: 91374"] If I am chasing eland with my 338fed (and I wish I was!) I am looking for more weight, not trying to squeeze another 100fps out of a moderate size case at the expense of retained weight down range. I would have you entertain the idea of going to the 236gr hammer. Ive tested these in my 338fed, and would be more confident with them then the other 2 mentioned weights. If you have Steve run the numbers for you with the high BC of the 236 you will maintain more velocity at longer range than the other 2 lower weights that slow down quicker. This is a LONG RANGE board but if you say your shot will be close then its a no brainier, you don't need speed, you need penetration and WEIGHT WINS with big game especially in a federal size case on Eland size critters! I have done penetration tests with wet phone books and milk jugs and the 236gr was far superior to the 213gr. The 236 expanded well and retained a nice base around 180gr while the 213 completely fragmented to a 60gr base. I didnt test 186gr because it seemed the wrong direction for me with big game at long range and ft lbs of energy. I can PM bullet pics from test if you would like. Also, if you haven't tried MR2000 powder in the 338fed, it gave be the most velocity and lowest pressure. I heard Hornady Lever Evolution was good too for higher velocity in the Fed. Steve is an amazing business owner to work with and i highly recommend his bullets! James [/QUOTE]
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