15 November 2011, 09:22
500MagManI did it and love it so far............ what did I do got me a 338 ????
Got me a Tikka T3 Hunter Blued with a nice wood stock has a Leupold base and rings with a weaver grand slame 3-10X40mm scope all for $400 in 338 federal..
Shot it today with the Federal Fusion 200gr at 100 yards 3/4" groups ... love it hit the 10" gong and it makes it rock... Cant wait to make up some hand loads
15 November 2011, 14:05
PhatmanThats a really good price.
You didn't hurt the fellow to bad when you robbed him, did ya???

Honestly a good buy congrats.
Cheers, John
15 November 2011, 17:04
scottfromdallasGreat steal and a really nice cartridge.
Here is a good link for 338 Fed loads. You can at least get some ideas where to start with a variety of bullets
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/...od_338_Federal_loads15 November 2011, 20:38
500MagManThanks guys and Scottfromdallas that link is very cool I was planing on using 185gr TSX..
16 November 2011, 18:24
scottfromdallasquote:
Originally posted by 500MagMan:
Thanks guys and Scottfromdallas that link is very cool I was planing on using 185gr TSX..
AA2230 works really well with the TSX, It's what Barnes recommends. I was able to get 2800 Fps with the 185 TTSX.