.338 Federal question

[onlybrowning]

Who is chambering the .338 Federal? As my name implies, I prefer Browning and they do not currently chamber it. Does anyone know if they will, or if any other comapnies are chambering it? Maybe I will have to get a .325WSM and load it really light to try to produce the same ballistics.

 

[FirstFreedom]

The new model of Sako rifle - the model 85 - is the only rifle so far (IINM) to be offered from the factory in .338 federal.

http://www.berettausa.com/product/spotlight/spotlight_hunting_rifle_sako85.cfm

Browning is good stuff, but nuttin' wrong with Sakos!

 

[UniversalFrost]

just get wildalaska and his crew to rechamber an A bolt for you. He just did a savage in 338 fed

 

[onlybrowning]

Not a bad idea, but I already have the A Bolt sold that I would have used (.308)to convert so I would have to buy a new one, then have it done, and I doubt I could afford that.

 

[Wildalaska]

Or how about an AR-338

WildthegnomesarebusyAlaska

 

[onlybrowning]

Well, That's an idea, but just not my style. Anyway, just out of curiosity what would it cost to convert an A Bolt? I have an uncle in Alaska, maybe he could bring it up next time he's here. Shipping would be cheaper I would think. Hmmmm...

 

[Wildalaska]

Match grade SS barrel fitted and contoured to your choice about $700

WildsnowballAlaska

 

[boltgun71]

I'm pretty sure Ruger is chambering at least of of there M77's in the .338 Fed. I believe its own of the new "Hawkeye" models.

 

[FirstFreedom]

I vote to move this thread to Rifles for more traffic...

 

[Capt. Charlie]

I vote to move this thread to Rifles for more traffic...

Motion seconded and carried .

 

[onlybrowning]

Thanks guys. Not a bad price either "wildbutnottoopriceyAlaska." Thanks for the info. Now if Browning would chamber this, or even Tikka...

 

[taylorce1]

Now if Browning would chamber this, or even Tikka...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=62281782
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=62325044
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=62598316

Personally I'd like to see it in a Browning BLR, I really liked the Savage 99 Wildalaska did. Just didn't have the money to Buy It Now!!

 

[pesta2]

Ruger

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/PDF/NewProducts/KM77FRTG_MKII-A-S.pdf

 

[onlybrowning]

Hmmm. Tikka is about my second choice in a huntig rifle. Detachable mag, almost same safety location as my Brownings. But for that bolt lift? Geeez, you guys got me thinking now. Thanks for the links.

 

[onlybrowning]

Just looking at the Tikka rifles, does anyone know the degrees required for bolt lift? For example, Browning is 60 degrees. These rifles always seemed really nice, but I would like to know this specification.

 

[Mike Irwin]

"Just didn't have the money to Buy It Now!!"

Tell me about it. I even had the right of first refusal on it.

I really thought long and hard, but I had to opt out.

 

[Wildalaska]

We just finished a lefty 788 in 338 Federal...nice one!

WildwehaveacrazyleftycustomerAlaska

 

[FirstFreedom]

The downrange ballistics are very impressive with the all-copper Barnes Triple Shock 185 gr. bullet, due to it's excellent BC. Better energy and less wind drift at 500 yards than the 210 gr Nosler partition.

http://www.federalpremium.com/ballistics/Ammo_Search.aspx?act=choose&firearm=1&s1=1

Makes sense that Tikka would now chamber it since Sako did. Now Ruger too. Hmm, this cartridge may take off!