.338 Federal

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Caliber Description

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Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Rifle Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

160 - 296 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

57.5 Grains of Water / 39 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

2287 fps / 2481 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

2.014'' / 2.82''

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