338win

[358WINMAN]

Jeff,
You're absolutely right about the 250 grainer being the "knockout king" in the .338WM. It's been the go to bullet for large and or dangerous game for decades. When I looked at it vs. the 225gr, I was impressed to find better BC in the 225 and although not equal, the energy in the 225 is pretty close to the 250. I realized by doing a little math, the 225 could boost accuracy over the 250 a bit and hit almost as hard. At that point, I figured I would work on making a one bullet load for my .338 that I could kill all animals in North America with including big bears and not have to worry about switching from 200's or 210's to 250's. Too much of an accuracy/bullet drop between the two weights.
One load, one bullet, complete confidence. I like the theory!

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

My dad is getting 2815fps from the 250g SBT and his rem 700 338 WM. Thats a tough combo to beat out of the 338. It will work both close and far for elk. It delivers great accuracy, and superb knockdown power at longer ranges. Theres nothing wrong with a 225g AB at 2900fps or so either, but I'd rather shoot the 250g SBT @ 2800.

 

[Bigwheels]

I used the 250 gr. SBT for several years,but after wondering why my rounds lost a LOT of thier accuracy when I loaded them in the magazine,I switched to the 225 AB.My 250's were looking like little mushrooms after smacking the magazine box a few times. :shock: I'm still hopeing that nosler will make us a 250 AccuBond....Nosler? :grin:

 

[Alaska]

338 win

225 AB
Reloader 19 @ 78.0
Fed 215gm
WW Case

Win 70 SS

 

[Hank Hunter]

Thanks for all the input guys, saved me a lot of work. My M70 loves 74.5g Rl19 with the 225 AB. Four trips to the range and my biggest group is 1"

:grin: :grin: :grin:

 

[Alaska]

If you use WLR Primers you can increase your RL 19 powder and avoid pressure danger........and the WLR primer is plenty hot for the 338 Win case.

 

[Hank Hunter]

Thanks, have been using WLRM but have some WLR. Will try them.

 

[Alaska]

Another Moose at 75 yards on the 3rd of Sep after 1 day of hunting........I have two weeks of camp food to take home!

Same rifle and load..........338 Win RL 19 @ 75.1 with 225AB and WLR primers

 

[FOTIS]

Another Moose at 75 yards on the 3rd of Sep after 1 day of hunting........I have two weeks of camp food to take home!

Same rifle and load..........338 Win RL 19 @ 75.1 with 225AB and WLR primers

Sweeeet! I am still trying for a moose tag. :evil:

 

[Alaska]

Another Moose on 5 Sep 2009 a 40" at 250 yards

I changed my load in my 338 Win

225gr Nosler AB
78.0 of Reloader 19
Fed 215GM primers
WW Brass

2950 FPS in 26" Barrel Win 70.

This will be my load again in 2010 season.

 

[SJB358]

Alaska, congrats on the moose. That sounds like you are doing really well with the 225gr AccuBond. How is the bullet doing in big game like moose and such? I know, you have a dead moose, so it must be great! Just wondering if you have any post shot thoughts. It is kinda nice to hear about bullets after they hit meat!

My load right now is a 225gr Hornady SST at 2890 over 76gr's of RL19. Very accurate load. I am going to switch it up to 250gr PT's or maybe Accubonds if I can grab some of the 2nds. Figure if I get 2700-2800 with either one, I will be more than happy. Trajectory of a 30-06 and penetration to spare. Throw a picture up of that moose if you can! Scotty

 

[Alaska]

Really like the 338win and the 225gr AB the load I use duplicates the high energy loads used by the factory at 2950fps I will be using the same load this season which starts the 1st sep I will be on my rock this Wed. Morning my camp is already set up. As for the 250 AB very nice bullet but I like the flat trajectory of the 225. If i need a heavier bullet i will go to the 225 gr Barnes tsx with 74.0 of RL 19. With the 225ab meat damage is minimum. All bullets so far have been complete pass thru even at 403 yards. My rifle is a win 70 ss with a mcmillan custom stock glass bedded and wears a leupold 3.5x10 boone and crokett scope in Warne QR bases. She is ready for another moose next week for 2010. I will try to post a picture when I get on the home computer

 

[SJB358]

Sounds like a sweet set up. I run the same B&C scope on my 338, only the 2.5x8 model. I love it. I have been shooting the 275gr Speers also, and those are pretty fun too. Thanks for the heads up on the 225's, they sound like pretty tough bullets and if you have been getting pass throughs with them I don't know if it gets any better than that! Scotty

 

[Oldtrader3]

Jeff's has the right idea for the ranging load for the .338 WM. Mine always liked that same load of IMR 4350 (same as RL19) with the 225 Nosler Partition or Hornady Interbond. Accurate, flies well, what more can you ask?

 

[JD338]

Jeff,

Good Luck on your moose hunt. Post some pictures for us when you get back.

JD338

 

[Alaska]

Well got lucky again this year 10 Sep 2010 at 0730 hrs

52" bull shot him at 475+ yards

had too shoot him again at 50 yards my rangefinder must had hit a something before it got to the bull..........so when I shot I used the 400 yard crosshair and aimed alittle high on him.........not high enough....so when I walked down to him he stood up and gave me a good 50 yard shot.

same load as last year

338 Win Mag
78.0 @ RL 19
225gr AB
WW Brass and Fed 215GM primer

 

[Nomad]

74gr RL-19 got submin groups 225 AccuBond 215M, Rem brass.....
The rifle old Ruger tang safety ....Luck

 

[Alaska]

Getting geared up for 2012 Sep Moose season same rifle and load as last year a Christensen 338 Win with 225gr AB handloads at 2950 FPS.

Also added a Weatherby Accumark UL in 338-06 and the rifle really likes 200gr E Tip with 53.0 of IMR 4320.

Only problem just finished 2009 moose in the freezer now have 2010 moose to eat......maybe another year of calling and playing and no shooting the moose like 2011 season was!

 

[DrMike]

Eating all that game can be a problem. I just finished planning opening day moose exercises today, and there is still quite a bit of bison, moose and elk in the freezer. I'll likely fill a few more freezers of people who enjoy the meat. Best of luck on your 2012 hunt.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Eating all that game can be a problem. I just finished planning opening day moose exercises today, and there is still quite a bit of bison, moose and elk in the freezer. I'll likely fill a few more freezers of people who enjoy the meat. Best of luck on your 2012 hunt.

I guess if worse came to worse you could always give it to the "old folks home". (Can't think what the proper name is right now. Maybe I am losing my mind!) They will always enjoy it. I know over the years the businessman in town have donated 4-H lambs and hogs and steers to them they always have appreciated that stuff.