Powder A good utility load for the .338 Federal is the 210 PT bullet, 47.0 grains of IMR 4064 with CCI BR2 primers. At this point the only way to “normalize” the data (since 225 gr is very atypical for the .338 LM) is to compare offerings based on muzzle energy (ME). Yeah, Scotty, the brain is being replaced by mush. It is a beltless, rebated rim cartridge based on the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum case shortened .090″ and necked-up to accept a 0.338-inch (.338 caliber) bullet. I'll be focusing on 225 grain bullets in the .358 and lighter bullets in this .338 Federal. However, I'm running out of time if I keep up with my day job and fulfil the responsibilities for which I've contracted to develop loads for others. That 210 in the little 338 should be pretty sweet Mike. I don't want to go over 210gr bullet weight since I'm concerned with seating depth and powder space. Well, I knew I'd get a bit of guff over even the possibility that factory ammunition would sully a rifle I own. The .338 Accubond bullets must be considered very carefully. Home ... 338 Federal. Yeah, without a doubt, with todays ammo, sometimes it is hard to best it, even with really good handloads. Barnes has only two listings for RL7 and AA2230. I'm pleased at this point. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 3 210-grain TSX BT Sectional Density .263 Ballistic Coefficient .404 C.O.A.L 2.820” It's about good enough to hunt. 25.7 gr of PP 2000MR powder running 2615 fps. Age will do that to a person. 107 SW Columbia St | Bend, Oregon, USA 97702  |  Toll Free: 1-800-285-3701  |  catalog@nosler.comNosler Showroom / Open to the Public:  Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm PSTCorporate Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST, Copyright 2013 - 2020Nosler Inc  |  Privacy  Use  Order Processing, Nosler - Bullets, Brass, Ammunition & Rifles. The 210 PT ranks high on my list of bullets to try. Nosler Component Brass is the finest in the world. Comparing Nosler’s ammo specs with Hodgdon load data, it looks like the 22 Nosler can deliver about 250-300 fps more velocity than the standard .223 Rem cartridge. I did find two accurate loads with powders that would be thought of as "non traditional" for the .338....H4895 and IMR 4320. The .338 Federal was released in collaboration with the Sako rifle company of Finland. 338 Federal. The load from my .270 using the 130gr Hornady SST is running just over 3000 fps from my 22" barrel with no pressure signs and grouping around 1/2" at 200yds. Very happy with the results after some extreme frustration with retumbo which I thought was going to be THE powder for the 30 Nosler Units of Measure. A. AkNimrod Member. I'll likely be loading PTs for this. DrMike, I have days when the brain does not output anything but mush and I do not have a day job anymore! Load Data: Handgun Loading / Reloading Information 9mm, 38 Caliber, 10mm, 41 Caliber, 44 Caliber, 45 Caliber By Nosler Inc First of all, the .338 Federal is derived from the venerable .308 Winchester, so along with several other cousins, its heritage is impeccable. We used Winchester brass and the Federal 215 primers in all the loads Reloading Guide #9 consists of load data for 101 rifle and handgun cartridges with hundreds of new powder additions throughout the book creating a comprehensive data set for today’s reloader. 25" barrel and 2955 fps. I've not tried the 210s as yet and will be interested in hearing (seeing) how they do. Anyone willing to share load data and experience witb this cartridge. But the true beauty of the .338 Federal, Holm explained, is that you get near .338 Win. This sizing with a .358 die of .338 Federal loaded rounds worked great and fed correctly through my Sako. load i dont intend on starting max load but thats 2.5 g. difference at max load which is a excessive amount of powder to both be at (max) load.. Very nice! But I show it as compressed too. limited testing with the 180gr Accubonds did not show me quite as good accuracy. The .338 Federal—like most of our great short-action standards—is based on the .308 Winchester case. Mag. Find what you need in four easy steps. 338 Federal Suggested Bullet Use Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. The 338 Federal can be loaded with bullet weights as light as 160 grain and most load sources only go as heavy as 225 grains. Load development work in the Nosler lab showed it … The 7.62x39 data is only available from Sierra - Nosler doesn't publish anything And for those who don't know, load data supplied by different bullet manufacturers cannot be interchanged because, among other things, the bullets are shaped differently with different bearing surfaces, copper alloy mixes etc. 45 grains of H4895 and a 210 gr Nosler Partition are giving me