duncan61 wrote:I agree with you Rikta how can a case much smaller perform like a magnum however a lot of gun forums are making this claim.I called my closest gun shop today and they knew the chambering and have a smith who does all their work.I am leaning towards 338 because of the projectile selection.They have a bit in stock and can order anything.The moderate recoil is a factor as well I see the ADI load data for 338 Fed is more than .243 and you can use faster powder like 2207 which I have used before for hornet and in my early days with .222.some blokes wish to have a 350 chevy some want a WRX subaru its the way it is.I wish to do this cos I can
dont get me wrong, I nearly bought one too but the selection of rifles in the country at the time didn't appeal to me, too much money for something i will eventually scratch up....
I have a 270 so nothing under that speed wise is appealing to me... that is pushing 3000fps with my slowest loads... so if I personally go 338 it will be a much bigger case/parent case than a 308.... However after a yarn with my cousin I have been tempted to look into a wildcat... making 338-06 rounds myself... given availability of 30-06 brass i thought it a good move... and if I buy in bulk i can size down for my 270 aswell
its all about what you have and what you want in the future and if you reload or not and or if you wish to have things slightly cross compatible and all that s**t....
i reckon the 338 federal is a neat unique round to have as far as factory loads go, but then, anything between 7.62x39 and 450 bushmaster would probably do the same or more depending on the round/rifle and whatever application you are thinking of using it in.