My latest toy-need load info please-.338 Norma Imp.

[Boltfluter]

Hey guys,

This is the latest addition to the collection. Always wanted a big boomer and now I think I have one. LOL. Any load recipes would be greatly appreciated. Shooting the 300 gn. Berger. Considering H1000 or Retumbo. What say you. LOL.

Regards, Paul

 

[Steel head]

No cartridge pics?
Shame shame!

Nice rifle.

 

[Boltfluter]

No cartridge pics?
Shame shame!

Nice rifle.

Ask and you shall receive. LOL.

Paul

 

[Steel head]

Ask and you shall receive. LOL.

Paul

Nice!

 

[Conrad]

Nice rifle.

I'm shooting 90.5 grains of Retumbo in my standard .338 NM with 300 gr SMK at an COAL of 3.615". IIRC, this gets about 2800 to 2820. 28" Broughton 5C Barrel. I haven't tried my Bergers yet. I know of other reputable shooters who use H1000 with good success too, so it may just come down to availability, and then work up your load. Hope this helps some.

-Conrad

 

[xdeano]

Nice rifle! I'm pushing H1000 in a standard 338NM with 88.7grns, Fed Mag Match primers and 300Berger OTM. 2735fps. I can't tell you what my COAL, as i measure off the ogive anymore. 24" barrel. Hope this give you a starting point for the H1000, you'll do much better with more capacity.

xdeano

 

[Kiwi Greg]

Going by experience with the Lapua Imp & the fact that my Norma loves Retumbo, I would say have a go with Retumbo, N570 & RL33, 33 with probably give the best velocity if you can get enough in there.

 

[Boltfluter]

Thanks very much guys. Now I have a good starting point. Let the games begin.

Regards, Paul

 

[Brasscow]

I think you're going to want to go slower than retumbo. I doubt you'll be able to go near 100% fill with retumbo and a 300 otm.

 

[Boltfluter]

I think you're going to want to go slower than retumbo. I doubt you'll be able to go near 100% fill with retumbo and a 300 otm.

Will take that under consideration. Thank you.

Regards, paul

 

[Boltfluter]

Anybody else out there?

Thanks guys,

Paul