The .338 Federal is a rifle cartridge based on the .308 Winchester case necked up to .33 caliber. It was created by Federal Cartridge and Sako in 2006 and intended as a big-game cartridge with reasonable recoil for lightweight rifles.

The .338 Federal represents the first time in its long history that the Federal Cartridge Company has put its name on the headstamp of a cartridge. Federal's offering is based on a .308 Winchester case necked-up to accept standard .338" diameter bullets.

2024年1月22日 · The .338 Federal has three bullet weights listed in current SAAMI guidelines: 180 grains at 2,830 fps; 185 grains at 2,750 fps; and 210 grains at 2,630 fps. With 200- to 210-grain bullets, only the old .348 Winchester (2,505 fps) and the relatively recent .338 Marlin Express (2,565 fps) come close.

2020年8月27日 · The .338 Federal is the best deer and elk cartridge you’ve probably never fired or maybe never heard of. But you should have. This efficient short-action cartridge flattens game like the hammer of Thor without kicking you in the shoulder like a stubborn mule.

The .338 federal finds its true strengths when used on game weighing over 90kg (200lb) which offer a good deal of target resistance. It is also best used out to moderate ranges to ensure high impact velocities for maximum trauma.

Developed in 2006 by Federal and Sako, the .338 Federal packs a powerful punch while remaining easy on the shoulder. As the newest member of the .308 cartridge family – the .338 Federal hits harder than the .308 and shoots flatter than the .358 Winchester, making it an excellent choice for close to mid-range big game hunting.

2021年12月27日 · The little know 338 Federal is a short-action, surprisingly powerful, flat-shooting cartridge suitable for deer, elk, moose, caribou, bear hunting.

2024年2月5日 · We have custom barreled SIG CROSS sporting an 18” carbon 338 Federal barrel. It is a great, lightweight, handy backcountry rifle and a setup we recommend checking out! Out of it, we’re getting a respectable 2550fps wit federal 210gr ammo.

2011年1月4日 · The .338 Federal is a reprieve from such nonsense. Factory-loaded with 180-, 185- and 210-grain bullets, it delivers between 1,820 and 1,920 ft-lbs at 300 yards, with an average bullet drop of less than nine inches (200-yard …

2018年6月8日 · Both the .338 Federal and .338 RCM work well in short-barreled, compact, lightweight hunting rifles, but despite their similar profiles and bullet diameters, these are two very different cartridges in terms of performance. The .338 Federal pushes a 200-grain Trophy Bond Tip bullet at about 2,630 fps from the muzzle.