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01-20-2023, 08:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Got me a 338-06….Finally
Finally after many years of wanting a 338-06, I finally pulled the trigger on one. It’s not in my hands yet but is on its way. I’ve been researching loads for it and since decided on using 210 nosler partitions and was lucky enough to have found some. Wondering who’s using what for powders in this cartridge and bullet weight? So far varget, 4064 and 4166 seem to be the most popular. I have varget on hand but thinking maybe trying 4166 as well. Also on the hunt for dies and brass. Any leads on that would be greatly appreciated.
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01-20-2023, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Medicine Hat
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The Nosler Partition in 210grs. may? be a good choice as well. I load them in my .338 and they work just fine.
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01-21-2023, 06:20 AM
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Very nice . I have a friend that is doing a 338-06 and a 338-06 Ackley on Ruger #1 . Gonna be interesting to see which he prefers
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01-21-2023, 06:40 AM
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4166 has been discontinued btw.
Maybe look at the Vhitavouri offerings like N135 or N140
And don’t overlook 4895 or 2495 either.
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Last edited by Dick284; 01-21-2023 at 06:41 AM.
Reason: Phat fingers
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01-21-2023, 06:44 AM
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congrats
I have been running the 225 gr accubonds in mine. Lots of people on other forms use H380 or 414 for powder. I have found using H4350 and Vihtavouri N540 gave the best accuracy/velocity for me. I do have some StaBALL6.5 that i was going to try with the 250 gr accubonds. I like the Norma brass but sized up 30-06 has worked also.
Hodgdon reloading and nosler have load info online
https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center
https://www.nosler.com/338-06-a-square
You are keeping us in suspense. Tell us about the gun you purchased.
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01-21-2023, 07:29 AM
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I have been sitting on the fence on this one as my next wildcat custom.
Great choice.
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01-21-2023, 09:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 58thecat
I have been sitting on the fence on this one as my next wildcat custom.
Great choice.
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338-06 is no longer a wildcat.
It got its SAAMI birth right in 1998.
But I agree it’s a thought provoking cartridge.
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01-21-2023, 09:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laker
Finally after many years of wanting a 338-06, I finally pulled the trigger on one. It’s not in my hands yet but is on its way. I’ve been researching loads for it and since decided on using 210 nosler partitions and was lucky enough to have found some. Wondering who’s using what for powders in this cartridge and bullet weight? So far varget, 4064 and 4166 seem to be the most popular. I have varget on hand but thinking maybe trying 4166 as well. Also on the hunt for dies and brass. Any leads on that would be greatly appreciated.
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details, details... Lets hear about the rifle!
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01-22-2023, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: northeast alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jayquiver
details, details... Lets hear about the rifle!
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It’s an Accuflite Arms semi custom. Sako AV action with Lothar Walther 24” barrel on a kevlar stock. Picked up off an auction site. Appeared to be from an estate. Talked with the builder a few times. Very nice fella and says that gun will be a shooter. So here’s hoping.
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01-22-2023, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Calgary, AB
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nice! Post some pics when you get it.
Mine is in a Cooper Jackson Hunter, 22"barrel. I found some factory Nosler 225Gr Accubonds that shoot well. Will be make up some loads this year though.
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01-22-2023, 09:27 AM
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Being a .338WM guy...this offering sounds really sweet, especially with the 210 NP which I have always used in the past... 
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01-22-2023, 10:12 AM
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Is there any advantage to the 338-06 over a 338wm other than no belt, a little less powder and recoil?
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01-23-2023, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kamloops BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laker
Finally after many years of wanting a 338-06, I finally pulled the trigger on one. It’s not in my hands yet but is on its way. I’ve been researching loads for it and since decided on using 210 nosler partitions and was lucky enough to have found some. Wondering who’s using what for powders in this cartridge and bullet weight? So far varget, 4064 and 4166 seem to be the most popular. I have varget on hand but thinking maybe trying 4166 as well. Also on the hunt for dies and brass. Any leads on that would be greatly appreciated.
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H414 or WW760. And 6.5 STABALL are Excellent powders in the ASquare - RJ
H4350 too !
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