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Anyone shooting .338 Federal ?
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I just got a smoking deal on a Sako 85 Grey Wolf this morning on Gunbroker it is chambered in .338 Federal.Has anyone shot or killed any game with this cartridge? What is your opinion of the performance ?
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I think you're being to hard on yourself and your choice of rifle/cartridge combination.
First and foremost, the Sako M85 is a fine rifle, well made and reliable.
Second, the .338 Federal is the factory version of the older .338-08 wildcat. As such it has already been proven to be a successful cartridge in the field and woods. It may not have the statistics of some of the higher velocity cartridges but it's a worthy cartridge none-the-less. There is a good selection of bullet designs and styles to fit the needs of the hunter.
Third, all manufacturers are cutting back on their offerings in order to maximize their profits. If a cartridge doesn't make the cut, it's dropped in favor of other cartridges which are selling with greater success.
Fourth, not all of us are on the forums at all times. Sometimes it take a few days to get the broader spectrum of opinions and facts. I realize that the ease of access through the Internet makes us all believe that answers should be instantaneous but unfortunately that's not necessarily true. Sometimes it can be helpful to post in more than one forum in order to maximize the responses.
I think it can be a worthy cartridge, especially in areas where woods hunting or shorter range shots are the standard.
Best.
CC
I am not sorry I bought the SAKO 85 man what a butter smooth action!!! I can't wait to get some ammo and shoot it.Hopefully I'll draw a moose tag this year and really test it out.
I reload, so ammo is no big deal. Heck, even reloading componants are becomming available again! I have a BIG wild hog problem here in Texas, and have been using all sorts of gun set ups,(several AR-15s,Browning 270 win BAR,7mm-08 Browning lever action....etc.), and I have to say the .338 Federal knocks them down as well,if not better than any gun I've shot. This morning I shot 3 out of a group of 5, off hand through light brush/grass. The model 85 is slick and the short action cycles quick. All shots were pass throughs and all hogs were 100lbs. plus. The bullet was a 180 grn. nosler accubond.
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