I respect all above but my experience almost exactly matches fredj338. I went with #4 bbl and it is overkill, with a good bbl I think #2 or #3 would be excellent. Loading is easy, 180 Bal Tip (great on deer) and 210 Partitions have shot very well. The two elk hits with 210s were impressive compared to my 7mm and 30 cal experience. I would underscore Pac-Nor as good value.
Enjoy wildcatting, or semi-wildcatting in this case.

Jeff, on certain topics, I'm a real stick in the mud, and the .338-06 is one of them, I'm afraid!

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