338 Federal 161gr Outer Edge Projectile

[Stevil]

Built myself a 338 Federal on a Howa Superlite, such a fun cartridge. Easy to form brass, seems to kick more like a 308 but hits like a hot 30-06 !

 

[Blkram]

Really like the 338 Federal.
Have two!
In the rebarreled Winchester Model 88 I am sticking to the Federal Premium 210 gr Nosler Partition ammo. Shoots MOA. Built it for hunting in the thick timber.
In my rebarreled LH Sako 85 Finnlight II, I am currently using Federal Premium 200 gr Copper ammo and 200 gr blue box ammo, (both sub-MOA) and hope to finally settle on a handload with the 200 gr AccuBonds.
I have taken caribou, moose, and stones sheep with them so far.

 

[Stevil]

Really like the 338 Federal.
Have two!
In the rebarreled Winchester Model 88 I am sticking to the Federal Premium 210 gr Nosler Partition ammo. Shoots MOA. Built it for hunting in the thick timber.
In my rebarreled LH Sako 85 Finnlight II, I am currently using Federal Premium 200 gr Copper ammo and 200 gr blue box ammo, (both sub-MOA) and hope to finally settle on a handload with the 200 gr AccuBonds.
I have taken caribou, moose, and stones sheep with them so far.

Bikram it sounds like you've been enjoying the 338 Fed way too much !, Ive had a few 9.3x62's and 4 x 358 Win and I really wanted to find something a little flatter and with a little less recoil.

Ive only taken two small hogs but I plan on use this on Fallow, Reds and possibly Sambar. Im also working on a 140gr HP load for light weight Varmint work.

 

[NYDAN]

Looks like you have a winner there. Nice setup.

 

[RL338]

Built myself a 338 Federal on a Howa Superlite, such a fun cartridge. Easy to form brass, seems to kick more like a 308 but hits like a hot 30-06 !

Looks like an awesome combo.
What can you tell us about that Howa build? I’m a huge fan of the Howa/Vanguard actions.