338-06 load development

[Shane Lindsey]

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.

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.

 

[Equalizer]

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.

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.

 

[Equalizer]

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?

 

[AussieWriter]

I would.

 

[levers4life]

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?

I have been to form my AI cases.

 

[Christian Wiseman]

I just so happen to have a savage action for sale if you want to start over

 

[Equalizer]

I just so happen to have a savage action for sale if you want to start over

Man I have more irons in the fire than I know what to do with already lol. If you have some numbers for the 210 TTSX and Varget I would be interested in seeing them.

 

[Christian Wiseman]

I'll look through my book

 

[Shane Lindsey]

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

 

[Equalizer]

I'll look through my book

Thank you

 

[Equalizer]

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

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.

 

[Equalizer]

I just so happen to have a savage action for sale if you want to start over

I just realized that this comment was not directed at me lol.

 

[Equalizer]

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.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

I just realized that this comment was not directed at me lol.

...And if at me...I will not be doing another Salvage anything...Anybody want to buy a Savage 110 338 Sherman or a Savage 110 338 Lapua???