NULA Model 20 338 federal

[paulatherton21]

I have an opportunity to buy a New Ultra Light Arms rifle chambered in a 338 federal. I know melvin forbes is well known for building awesome rifles but i do not know much about the 338 federal cartridge. Does anyone have any good info on it? I'd appreciate any feedback

 

[Rusty85]

I have a Kimber Montana in 338 Fed. It's a great short to mid range round. I'm using 186 hammers at mid 2700's with great results. Weighs in at 6 1/4 with a 3-9 trijcon.

 

[paulatherton21]

Thats exactly the bullet i planned on shooting in it! What powder? Are there any good brass options?

 

[Rusty85]

No real great brass options. But I've been using federal brass, ramshot tac and Fed 210m's.

 

[paulatherton21]

I appreciate the info.

 

[Rusty85]

Actually just went and re-weighed it. It's only #5.86. Lol

 

[Rusty85]

If you get it and need a good starting point with load data. Just shoot me a pm.

 

[paulatherton21]

Thanks man. Much appreciated

 

[howco]

Buy it Paul!!! When has headstamp ever been an issue to you......

 

[paulatherton21]

Bump...

 

[Dean2]

Had a 338 Federal for a few years, used Necked up Lapua brass. Mine was in a Tikka, great shooting gun. I had no problems getting good groups to 500 yards, and it was one of the few left hand ones. It like 185 grain TTSX and 210 grain Hornady. I also have a NULA in 308, fantastic rifle. My all time favorite hunting rifle. Head stamp isn't an issue, you can't chamber the 338 Fed in a 308. .

 

[paulatherton21]

I think I'll buy it to mess around with.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

I wish I would have bought a little NULA 20 in the 250-3000...good luck, 338 federal is a great little round.

 

[highdrum]

I think I'll buy it to mess around with.

Use lapua or alpha 308 brass necked up for best results. Mist fact 338 fed brass is low quality.