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    Default Any .338-06 out there?

    I am considering a custom build rifle in .338-06
    On paper it look like a great all rounder and was wondering if there is any rifles in active use on the forum?
    Secondly is there any loads available for any Somchem propelant to work from?

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    I would rather consider the 338 Sabi built by Sabi Rifles in Nelspruit.
    Cases and dies availible locally and shooting a proudly South African caliber.

    http://www.sabirifles.co.za/338sabi.htm

    Or use a 9.3x62 - my personal favourite


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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    I had a Model 700 Remington rechambered to .338-06 A.I. (40 degree). I had a muzzle brake put on it and it's a fine shooter. Trouble is it's too much gun for the 130 lb. deer that I hunt. I prefer a Nosler 210 gr. bullet with it.

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    Isnt the .338 Sabi almost identical to the 338-06? From what I read 338-06 brass can easily be neked up from 3006.

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by DLRX View Post
    Isnt the .338 Sabi almost identical to the 338-06? From what I read 338-06 brass can easily be neked up from 3006.
    AFAIK the 338 Sabi is based on an "improved" 30-06 case.

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    Maybe consider a 338 WM. It can be loaded down to 338-06 specs and all components and dies are availble.

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    Thanks gary-t....will consider it as it can do even more than the-08

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by A-R View Post
    AFAIK the 338 Sabi is based on an "improved" 30-06 case.
    Isn't the SABI on a 9.3x62 case, as opposed to a .30-06 case?

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    If I had the means I would build a .338-06, and not the Sabi. I don't like having to buy brass and dies from them as well. For the -06 you can use Lapua brass and fireform or run through a sizer. I think the caliber makes a lot of sense for our conditions.

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    Default Re: Any .338-06 out there?

    Quote Originally Posted by kayaker View Post
    Isn't the SABI on a 9.3x62 case, as opposed to a .30-06 case?
    Quite possible. But 9,3x62 can be formed from 30-06 with some effort.

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