#10MinuteTalk - Lead Balloon: The .338 Federal

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• RI

  @richardthelen2138 · 6 months ago

  We still load it here at federal.  In fact I just bought 4 boxes of 200g in the company store this morning. 3/11/2026

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• BL

  @BlueNinjaStay · 3 years ago (edited)

  Every time i watch larger caliber videos...<br><br>&quot;Psh, that round drops off at 800 yards&quot; - Me, who only has access to 200 yard ranges within reasonable driving distance

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• FM

  @FMDad-1225 · 3 years ago

  Nice shout out to the poor .338-06; that always seemed like a fantastic round

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• LO

  @longrangeautist6117 · 3 years ago

  10-Minute Talk... 40 minutes later. Good episode, gents.

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• I_

  @I_am_K-aus · 3 years ago

  These lead balloons are my favorite. Every time I walk away learning something new. <br>I have a lead balloon for you guys, the .308 Marlin.

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• JU

  @justahologram2230 · 3 years ago

  The real question is .338 Federal vs .358 Winchester

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• ST

  @stevenparis3459 · 3 years ago

  I am so glad you finally did .338 Federal. &nbsp;I have a TIkka T3 in .338 Federal. &nbsp;I shoot a 185 grain Hornady GMX , and it is my primary hunting rifle. &nbsp;It anchors every animal it hits as long as I do my part. &nbsp;I love this cartridge.

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• SZ

  @szethsontruthless · 3 years ago

  I absolutely love these lead balloon talks. Thanks for including them.

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• PA

  @paulnirschl6500 · 3 years ago

  I’ve had a 338 Fed since it was standardized and love it. It’s killed more White Tails than I can count and I think 9 Elk with Federal Premium 210 gr. Nosler Partions, all one shot kills and no tracking.

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• ST

  @strat1080 · 3 years ago

  I was gonna say that the 30-06 is a cartridge where it makes sense to neck up. The 338-06 and 35 Whelen are fabulous power house cartridges l. The 338-06 is very effecient and nips at the heels of the 338 Win Mag.<br><br>As far as why someone needs a more terminally effective cartridge than a 308 or 30-06. It depends on what you primarily hunt. The 308 and 30-06 are good choices for people who primarily hunt deer with an occasional Elk or Moose thrown in. If you live in an area where you are constantly hunting Elk, Moose, or big bears a 33, 35, or 37 caliber makes a lot of sense

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• LA

  @larrygabbard4896 · 3 years ago

  Love my 338-06. Great cartridge out to 300 yds

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• RO

  @ronlowney4700 · 3 years ago

  One of the Best and Most Sensible Cartridges Ever Made! 🥳

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