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Mauser build 338-06 or 338 Win mag
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 3102234" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>As most will state, for most 'normal' kinds of hunting, yes, even in Alaska, the .338-06 or AI version will serve you well. Choosing the properly constructed bullets for the game being pursued and the velocity range should guide you through the process of reloading for this cartridge.</p><p></p><p>It is an intermediate power cartridge so trying to suggest that those 300 grain long range bullets are the best choice is ridiculous. The thoughts about those 225 grain Spitzer or soft points is nearly perfect. Even the 200 grain Nosler E-Tip performs well when called on for those states requiring non-lead bullets. I've found that the lighter Barnes 185 grain TTSX can be terrific when shooting deer-size game in the .338-06.</p><p></p><p>I use the Ackley version not for the increase in velocity but the additional number of powders which perform in that case design. This case will feed well from a magazine when the gunsmith actually understands cartridge feeding.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy your project!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 3102234, member: 27307"] As most will state, for most 'normal' kinds of hunting, yes, even in Alaska, the .338-06 or AI version will serve you well. Choosing the properly constructed bullets for the game being pursued and the velocity range should guide you through the process of reloading for this cartridge. It is an intermediate power cartridge so trying to suggest that those 300 grain long range bullets are the best choice is ridiculous. The thoughts about those 225 grain Spitzer or soft points is nearly perfect. Even the 200 grain Nosler E-Tip performs well when called on for those states requiring non-lead bullets. I've found that the lighter Barnes 185 grain TTSX can be terrific when shooting deer-size game in the .338-06. I use the Ackley version not for the increase in velocity but the additional number of powders which perform in that case design. This case will feed well from a magazine when the gunsmith actually understands cartridge feeding. Enjoy your project! :) [/QUOTE]
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