LaGriz
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Quote Originally Posted by LaGriz View Post
The theme of this thread makes me believe my logic is on target.
I will be looking to kill a bull this fall with my 338-06 built on a pre-64 M70 action. It's going to be my 1st rifle hunt in good while. The re-bored M70 groups a 200 grain AB (2800 fps) well enough to give me confidence. My 3 previous kills have been with a .280 rem and 160 grain fail safe load. All shots were close, one being a one-shot-kill while two required a follow up shot(s) that ended suffering, but may not have been needed. I was following the rule of "if still standing...hit them again if you can." Have since made some good shots on deer with the same .280 (160 gr. AccuBond) that took the animals cleanly but sometimes failed to exit. The reason I when with the 338-06 is I wanted a bigger bullet (hammer) for that extra margin of lethality on a marginal shot. The performance of this caliber is very close to that of a 338 WM with slightly less recoil. I know I must do my part, as shot placement is always key. I find the rifle to be shoot-able without a muzzle brake. I do love the model 70 and I have always wanted a rifle in this chambering. Looking forward to fall!
" LaGriz
How far are you talking about using your 338-06? I have one and really like it with 210 Sciroccos (BC .500+) at 2830 fps but I don't exactly consider that a long range."
Forgot that the original comments were about LR shots at elk. You are correct that it is not a long range rig. I have the rifle scoped by choice with a 2 X 7 X 36mm Kahles scope that is going to be somewhat limiting for a longer poke. This side of 400 yards would probably be my limit.
Very much interested in you rigs performance. What is your load data for 210 Scirocco to get it to 2830 fps? I have been shooting only factory Nosler ammo at this point. Owning this caliber (+ several others) will defiantly force me to make the leap to hand loading ammo sooner rather than later.
LaGriz
The theme of this thread makes me believe my logic is on target.
I will be looking to kill a bull this fall with my 338-06 built on a pre-64 M70 action. It's going to be my 1st rifle hunt in good while. The re-bored M70 groups a 200 grain AB (2800 fps) well enough to give me confidence. My 3 previous kills have been with a .280 rem and 160 grain fail safe load. All shots were close, one being a one-shot-kill while two required a follow up shot(s) that ended suffering, but may not have been needed. I was following the rule of "if still standing...hit them again if you can." Have since made some good shots on deer with the same .280 (160 gr. AccuBond) that took the animals cleanly but sometimes failed to exit. The reason I when with the 338-06 is I wanted a bigger bullet (hammer) for that extra margin of lethality on a marginal shot. The performance of this caliber is very close to that of a 338 WM with slightly less recoil. I know I must do my part, as shot placement is always key. I find the rifle to be shoot-able without a muzzle brake. I do love the model 70 and I have always wanted a rifle in this chambering. Looking forward to fall!
" LaGriz
How far are you talking about using your 338-06? I have one and really like it with 210 Sciroccos (BC .500+) at 2830 fps but I don't exactly consider that a long range."
Forgot that the original comments were about LR shots at elk. You are correct that it is not a long range rig. I have the rifle scoped by choice with a 2 X 7 X 36mm Kahles scope that is going to be somewhat limiting for a longer poke. This side of 400 yards would probably be my limit.
Very much interested in you rigs performance. What is your load data for 210 Scirocco to get it to 2830 fps? I have been shooting only factory Nosler ammo at this point. Owning this caliber (+ several others) will defiantly force me to make the leap to hand loading ammo sooner rather than later.
LaGriz
