I have a M77 mkI action in the safe and a McMillan stock still in the box that needs putting together. I'm thinking a 338-06 would be just the ticket.

Interestingly, when I look at various loading manuals, Hodgdon #27 denotes a case shoulder twice the angle of all the rest, including A-Squares. Almost like a 338-06 Improved. I'm assuming then that the SAAMI 338-06 uses the 30-06 shoulder angle?

thanks

Yes, unless it's some sort of improved version, the shoulder angle is the same as the 30-06. - Dan

Puddle, I caught that one too when I had my 338-06 built... it's a misprint.

Brad

BTW, H4350 makes most bullet weights sing in the 338-06

Brad,
I've been shooting the .339-06 for quite a few years. I am always looking for a better load (gives me ana excuse to shoot more). You've said you like H4350 in yours, can you share some loading info?

Yea, I was thinking H4350 too. That with a 210 gr. Partition. Too much fun. Otta be arrested.

Though the powder may be a bit harder to get, my best (accuracy first, velocity second, brass life third) 338-06 load consists of the 210 gr Partition over 64 gr of VV-N550 in Federal 30-06 brass. This goes 2820 fps in my 22" barrel and groups well under 1" all day. It has taken a nice 6x6 elk and an equally large nilgai like lightening. This is after trying many powders and bullets (200 - 230 gr, Barnes X's, Partition's, Fail Safe's, Hornady's) over a couple of years. The 210 gr Partition is "magic" in this velocity range, IMHO.