338 Federal shows its parentage in that it can be a seriously accurate hunting cartridge. 338 Federal case are less than desirable for long-range target work, but for a hunting cartridge—especially in a trim, lightweight hunting rifle—with a maximum range of 300 yards or so, it does quite well.
Does Savage make a 338 Federal?
The Savage Model 11 Hog hunter is one of the rifles now offered in . 338 Federal. The new lineup of Savage . 338 rifles will be the Model 11 Hog Hunter, Model 11 Long Range Hunter, Model 16 FCSS Weather Warrior, Model 16 Bear Hunter and the Model 11 Trophy Hunter and Model 16 Trophy Hunter XP .
What rifles are chambered in 338 Federal?
338 Federal rifles include a Model 11 Hog Hunter, Trophy Hunter XP and Long Range Hunter, a Model 16 FCSS Weather Warrior, Bear Hunter and Trophy Hunter XP. They have also recently added the 11/111 DOA Hunter XP.
How much recoil does a 338 Federal have?
Mag. will kick up 36.1 foot pounds of shoulder smacking recoil. The 338 Federal hiccups just 24.2 foot pounds. About the same as a 30-06.
Is the 338 Federal discontinued?
Now Midwayusa has listed that Federal has discontinued the new brass.
Is the 338 federal discontinued?
Is 338 federal the same as 338 win mag?
338 Federal packs a punishing 1,891 foot-pounds of punch at 300 yards, yielding an only slightly lighter sting than the 2,213 foot-pounds delivered by a 210-grain . 338 Win. 338 Federal produces just 23.9 foot-pounds of recoil, compared to 36.1 for the Win. Mag.
Is the 338 Federal good for elk?
Shake hands with the 338 Federal. It shoots flatter and harder than a 30-06, produces more muzzle energy than a 7mm Remington Magnum, and recoils less than a 30-06. It will handle not only whitetails, but black bears, elk, and moose as far away as anybody is likely to hit them.
What kind of rifle is a savage 338?
Savage Arms introduced a whole family of new rifles all chambered for the big-bore short-action .338 Federal cartridge. The cartridge was developed for .338-caliber shooters looking for something that handles better and recoils less for hunting and target shooting at closer ranges.
Is the 338 Federal a good rifle for hunting?
Savage Arms, long time producer of wonderfully accurate rifles, is adding the .338 Federal to its six of its rifles this year: the 11 Long Range Hunter, 11 Hog Hunter,16 FCSS, 16 Bear Hunter, 11 Trophy Hunter XP and 16 Trophy Hunter XP. I had the privilege of hunting with the 338 Federal Savage Hog Hunter on the VatoVille Ranch in Texas last month.
Is the Savage Model 11 package rifle any good?
The Savage Model 11 Package rifle is plenty accurate, lightweight, and well balanced. Best of all, it’s reasonably priced. For some of us, figuring out which rifle and scope to buy is almost as much fun as actually having the new rig.
How much does A338 Federal rifle cost?
Savage’s .338 Federal rifles, including the Model 11 Hog Hunter, top, and Trophy Hunter XP, bottom, cost as little as $578, making even easier to get into shooting the newer cartridge. (Photo: Savage) Savage Arms introduced a whole family of new rifles all chambered for the big-bore short-action .338 Federal cartridge.
