.338 R.U.M. fans

[royinidaho]

What kind of work do you do that you can't shoot for a couple of months?

I finally have ol' Pink (338 RUM) shooting like she's supposed to.

Was never happy with accuracy or velocity of 225 and 250 grain bullets. I chould shoot MOA with both and with the 250 as fast as the 225 which was slow for the cartridge.

I got to thinking that if heavier bullets went faster than the lighter ones, then a heavier bullet than those two weights should perform about normal.

Bought some 300 SMKs. They sure looked sweet. Tried US869 powder and started a 96gr (low published) and with up a grain at a time to 100 gr (1 gr below max published) watching for pressure signs along the way.

Loaded several with 101gr US869 and the 300 SMK just touching lands (3.818 base to tip).

6 shot velocity averaged 2734 fps with one shot 2735 and another 2734. I've never achieved a load that consistent before.

Groups were about 50 Cal @ 200 yds.

1.7 Mils high @ 200 puts it right at about 5.0 Mils @ 980 yds.

Will check drop chart before I head for the mountains next week.

Thumps you about like an unbraked 06 w/150s @ 3000.