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338-06 load development

BEEMAN said:
I'll start low as I seen yours is a 338 Sherman. Kinda funny, as the gun that's getting a re barrel to 338-06AI was my 6.5 Sherman.
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If I had to start over, I would do a 338-06AI. The Sherman has been a rough ride. Took about 600 rounds down it to figure out that I was trying to push it to all other claims. Not worth the extra work to form brass. Not like the 338-06, just load and go. Besides, every Savage pre-fit company will do a 338-06/AI.
 
Christian Wiseman said:
Glad its working out. I knew it would! You'll just have to buy a cow elk tag out here and test it out! That rifle I got from you is doing very well. Shoots everything I put through it.
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Thanks! Yeah That sounds like a great idea. I am glad to hear that you're enjoying it and that it is performing well for you! A real beauty too 😍 congratulations again on your archery successes.
 
Question:

I'm going size and load some more of the Lapua 30-06 brass. Since my chamber is a standard 338-06 and not something more exotic, can I use a full load to fire form?
 
Not a Barnes but should give you an idea. Your barrel is pretty fast so work up.

338 Sherman 22" barrel
213gr Hammer Hunter
3.4" OAL
Peterson 280ai case

55gr Varget
2681, 2686, 2686, 2662, 2673
Avg 2677 FPS SD 10 ES 24

57gr Varget
2759, 2772, 2763, 2764, 2757
Avg 2763 SD 5 ES 15

59gr Varget
2862, 2845, 2878, 2856
Avg 2860 SD 13 ES 33
 
Shane Lindsey said:
Not a Barnes but should give you an idea. Your barrel is pretty fast so work up.

338 Sherman 22" barrel
213gr Hammer Hunter
3.4" OAL
Peterson 280ai case

55gr Varget
2681, 2686, 2686, 2662, 2673
Avg 2677 FPS SD 10 ES 24

57gr Varget
2759, 2772, 2763, 2764, 2757
Avg 2763 SD 5 ES 15

59gr Varget
2862, 2845, 2878, 2856
Avg 2860 SD 13 ES 33
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Ok I will work up. Thank you. The little data I found on that combo seemed a bit weak. I appreciate the help from everyone.
 
I didn't get to the farm or range to test yet but it's looking good for this weekend. I loaded up some more rounds at different seating depths and charge weights and several of one charge for sighters & foulers. Going to clean the barrel before the next round of testing at 300 yards.
 

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