Range Results - 338-06 Stevens

[O.S.O.K.]

Here you go - the second of two loads tried. The first one was just a tad over 1" at 100 yards:

100 yards, 100 degrees, wind 5-20mps left to right, bench - 3 shots:



That's .825" - third group that I shot - first was sight-ins, second the first load and this is the third - 2nd load that I tried. 225 grain bullet going about 2600-2650 fps.

Needless to say, I'm pleased with the results so far.

Well worth the effort.

The necks on the cases from the first load which was a lower charge, were smoked - indicating that the pressure was a bit low... as you can see here, this load (59.0 grains of W760, RP 9 1/2 primers, winchester 30-06 brass, Hornady 225 spire point) did not have that issue/indication.

[Schuetzenman]

Congrats, looks like a good shooter!

[blobman]

what scopes that ,?,nikon?

[Infidelski]

Looks like that worked out real well, congrats!

[O.S.O.K.]

Thanks guys. The scope's a "high-end" Nikon Prostaff 3x9

The scope's $140 price tag goes with the rifle's price.

Seriously, I find the Prostaff's to be very good hunting scopes.

[abpt1]

Nice!

[blobman]

i ot 2 prostaffs on layaway,i ilke the clarity and light gatjering,hate that orange cap cover though(what the hell were they thinking?

[O.S.O.K.]

But it's got a little elmer fudd on it - how can you beat that?

They are great scopes for the $$$ though.

[slamfire51]

Nice results, Jac.
You can't beat a Stevens for the money.
I have one in 223 and love it.

[O.S.O.K.]

Thanks. If I can figure out another caliber, I may get another one to do.

[old Grump]

Good enough for social work. I'm kind of jealous.