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Offline Rev Buck

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T3 in 338 Federal
« on: January 12, 2007, 02:21:15 PM »
Keyway, how do you like your .338 Federal?  That is number 1 on my wish list.  Was wondering if anybody else has one too, and how you're liking it.  Rev
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Re: T3 in 338 Federal
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2007, 05:01:49 PM »
How is recoil in that caliber in a Tikka?
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Re: T3 in 338 Federal
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2007, 05:24:14 PM »
 ;Ddoes anybody know if the stainless version comes in a lefthand model ?     sorry almost forgot i was wanting the 338 federal                                                                                                                                                                                               thanx ,superdown
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Re: T3 in 338 Federal
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2007, 07:03:06 PM »
I really like my Tikka in 338 Federal. I purchased it to use for black bear so I shot it in using 210 grain
ammo. I also have a Kimber Montana in 308 and always thought the recoil from the bench was about my maximum for recoil in a light weight rifle, that is why I went with Tikka for the 338 Federal. I purchased a Sims recoil pad before I ever shot my Tikka.From the bench shooting 210 grain the recoil is manageable but shooting off hand I don't even notice any recoil. The gun and  caliber are quickly becoming my favorite combo. I didn't get a chance to try it on anything but a whitetail buck running on a dead run. Droped the buck in his tracks with one shot. I believe for over
all dollar value you can't beat Tikka. The trigger pull is as good as my Kimber, I think the action is smoother and I prefer the balance of the rifle over my Browning.
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Re: T3 in 338 Federal
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2007, 02:37:25 PM »
Nice choice for a lightweight rifle that will basically do everything. 

I know these rifles in 338 Win Mag are a brute but the 338 Federal shoud be much more managable.

What make are the 210gr bullets that you are using right now.
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Re: T3 in 338 Federal
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2007, 08:09:27 AM »
I think that Federal loads the Nosler Partition in the 210 grain loads.

I was surprised to learn that Tikka was one of the first to chamber their guns in the .338 Federal.  At first, I was very skeptical of this round, but I am starting to like it.  Then again, I like just about any cartridge in a Tikka. ;)

Zachary
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