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338 RUM loads for 200 gr Nosler BT

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18 April 2006, 20:47
4570Forever
338 RUM loads for 200 gr Nosler BT
I am looking for loads for a Rem 700 LSS (26" bbl) in 338 Rem. Ulta Mag. with Nosler 200gr BT's. Primary use will be long range deer hunting, 350-500 yds. Prefer Hodgdon Extreme powders BUT I am open to any good loads. Thanks HL
19 April 2006, 01:07
Mikelravy
You may have to work them up for yourself. This is a good deer bullet, but most people seem to load 338RUM with heavier harder bullets for big game.
19 April 2006, 08:31
garydn
i like the barnes triplexxx 185gr,velocity 3325 out of rem 700 holds about 3in out to 600yds off top of my ford i use 95-101gr of h4831sc.
19 April 2006, 16:50
R Flowers
The load I found to shoot well in a Remington Sendero chambered in .338 RUM when using a 200 grain BT was as follows:


Rem case
Fed 215 primer
93.5 grains of RL 22
Nosler 200 grain BT
OAL 3.62"
Velocity 3260 fps
group 0.68"

I would suggest you start a few grains lower on the powder charge, but this load was perfectly safe in the rifle I tested.

Hope this helps, R F


R Flowers