Hey RJ.,

I have a 338 Fed in a Sako 85.  Haven't made time to do any real load development with the rifle as of yet.  I did have a bunch of 200 grain Nosler/Combined Tech Ballistic tips sitting around.  I used the Nosler Reloading Manual and loaded some up in Fed brass, Fed primer and Varget at the book recommended COAL.  They shot MOA for me.

I don't feel that premium bullets are required this this chambering as the velocity is not screaming.  From what I have read, most of the 338 bullets are designed to work with the 338 Win Mag and up velocities.

In a little 7 lb rifle, this chambering is a little thumper for sure.

I'm anxious to hear what you and others come up with for loading this round.

S/F

Mike