Tagging in on this one. I need to get my .338-06 out and let it play. 57.1 grains of RL-15 and Hornady 200 grain bullets hit 2900 fps in my old 03A3 rifle. It was a shooter with a 24" fluted Lilja barrel, but heavier than I liked.
I traded that one, and built a M-70 on a Stainless Classic action, SS #3 contour 24" SM PacNor barrel, and McMillan. It weighs 8.5 lbs all up with mountain sling and 2.5-8X36 B&C reticle, and 5+1 rounds. I bought 120 rounds of Nosler custom ammunition with 200 grain AB for cheap on closeout. Zeroed the rifle with it and then fell off a ladder shattering my leg in 2015. I don't think I've shot it since then.
I traded that one, and built a M-70 on a Stainless Classic action, SS #3 contour 24" SM PacNor barrel, and McMillan. It weighs 8.5 lbs all up with mountain sling and 2.5-8X36 B&C reticle, and 5+1 rounds. I bought 120 rounds of Nosler custom ammunition with 200 grain AB for cheap on closeout. Zeroed the rifle with it and then fell off a ladder shattering my leg in 2015. I don't think I've shot it since then.