Quick reload request - 338-06 AI
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Not in the data base. 338-06, and 338-08 AI, but not 338-06 AI.
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Cartridge : .338-06 A-Square
Bullet : .338, 200, Nosler E-Tip 59186
Useable Case Capaci: 56.154 grain H2O = 3.646 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.340 inch = 84.84 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-15 *C
Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 1.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-10.0 95 49.14 2497 2770 46268 7945 95.7 1.204
-09.0 96 49.69 2524 2830 47780 8030 96.1 1.186
-08.0 97 50.23 2551 2890 49344 8113 96.5 1.169
-07.0 98 50.78 2578 2951 50961 8194 96.8 1.152
-06.0 99 51.32 2605 3013 52635 8271 97.2 1.135
-05.0 100 51.87 2631 3075 54366 8346 97.5 1.119
-04.0 101 52.42 2658 3138 56158 8419 97.8 1.102 ! Near Maximum !
-03.0 102 52.96 2685 3202 58014 8488 98.1 1.087 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 103 53.51 2712 3266 59935 8554 98.3 1.071 ! Near Maximum !
-01.0 104 54.05 2738 3330 61925 8618 98.6 1.056 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 105 54.60 2765 3395 63986 8678 98.8 1.041 ! Near Maximum !
+01.0 107 55.15 2792 3461 66123 8735 99.0 1.026 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+02.0 108 55.69 2818 3527 68337 8788 99.2 1.011 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+03.0 109 56.24 2845 3593 70634 8838 99.4 0.997 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 110 56.78 2871 3661 73016 8885 99.5 0.983 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+05.0 111 57.33 2897 3728 75488 8928 99.7 0.969 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 105 54.60 2880 3684 76257 8401 100.0 0.970 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 105 54.60 2605 3014 52149 8536 93.6 1.135DrMike
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Cartridge : .338-06 A-Square
Bullet : .338, 200, Nosler E-Tip 59186
Useable Case Capaci: 56.154 grain H2O = 3.646 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.340 inch = 84.84 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 63250 psi, or 436 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 100 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
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Accurate 2520 99.7 54.4 3.53 2736 100.0 63250 8038 1.056 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7 100.0 55.5 3.60 2703 97.4 63122 8297 1.056 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 95.1 53.0 3.43 2696 99.9 63250 7822 1.066 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.5 95.4 53.0 3.43 2696 99.9 63250 7822 1.066 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2495 100.0 50.6 3.28 2691 100.0 60445 7655 1.100 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6 100.0 53.3 3.46 2686 100.0 59135 7980 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Shooters World Match Rifle 100.0 53.3 3.46 2686 100.0 59135 7980 1.088 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 100.0 49.2 3.19 2672 100.0 62098 7648 1.082 ! Near Maximum !If you have a particular propellant in mind, we can finesse the data.
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FWIW, I was told by my gunsmith when he built my 280AI that the parent cartridge 280 Remington max loads data is the starting load data for the 280AI.
This is for reference only but I would think it would be similar for the 338-06/338-06AI.
The 200 gr E Tip shot under .5 MOA in my 338 RUM and recovered bullets from the water jugs was impressive.
JD338
This is for reference only but I would think it would be similar for the 338-06/338-06AI.
The 200 gr E Tip shot under .5 MOA in my 338 RUM and recovered bullets from the water jugs was impressive.
JD338
Not QL, but my 338-06 Ackley works best with H4350 & 200/210s. With slow pour & tapping the case 66 grs will just fit in my brass. It's compressed a lot, but with no bad pressure sign. I'm getting 3000 fps from a 25" barrel. Speer 200s, 210 Partitions, 200 Ballistic Tips & the 200 CT Ballistic Tips have all been similar with OAL the only change. Sub 1" groups @100 yds is normal with a 5x scope. Reduced by 10%, so a start load of 60 grs., should be fine. Maybe 58 or 59gr. would be safer with the E-tips per Nosler's warning?
Big Game also works almost as well @ 65gr max. for 3000fps. Reduced by 10% is 59 gr. I used Nosler's 325 WSM data for the starting charge & with the 200s charge weights/velocity/pressure seemed very similar to Nosler's results with the WSM. Less bulky than H4350, this may be a better choice if the E-tips are much longer than the Speers or Partitions.
Just ran a quick series with N150 which maxed at 60 gr. & 2932fps with so-so accuracy. N160 may be the next test.
The older (1990s era) WW brass holds 72.6 gr of H20 to the top of the neck after 2 firings. My chamber is short throated for 210 Partitions seated to the base of the neck, so my stuff is likely different than your stuff.
Big Game also works almost as well @ 65gr max. for 3000fps. Reduced by 10% is 59 gr. I used Nosler's 325 WSM data for the starting charge & with the 200s charge weights/velocity/pressure seemed very similar to Nosler's results with the WSM. Less bulky than H4350, this may be a better choice if the E-tips are much longer than the Speers or Partitions.
Just ran a quick series with N150 which maxed at 60 gr. & 2932fps with so-so accuracy. N160 may be the next test.
The older (1990s era) WW brass holds 72.6 gr of H20 to the top of the neck after 2 firings. My chamber is short throated for 210 Partitions seated to the base of the neck, so my stuff is likely different than your stuff.
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This should get you close.
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Thanks. Loaded some 200 AB with a good load of RL-15. The Encore action allows the barrel to be 27 inches, thus getting the most for the powder.
Accuracy was 1 - 1 1/2. Sighted in 2 inches high at 100 yds.
Velocity was 2815. Think I am going to back off 2 grs. Aiming for 2750 ish for velocity
Mounted the scope with quick release rings, can break down the Encore and then remove the scope for summer backpacking....them pesky bears show up in the cascades around the berries.
Accuracy was 1 - 1 1/2. Sighted in 2 inches high at 100 yds.
Velocity was 2815. Think I am going to back off 2 grs. Aiming for 2750 ish for velocity
Mounted the scope with quick release rings, can break down the Encore and then remove the scope for summer backpacking....them pesky bears show up in the cascades around the berries.
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