:lol: Anoka, MN December 2, 2005 The new .338 Federal is a cartridge that provides the energy of a 7mm Rem Mag in a necked-up .308 case. Its the ultimate big game caliber designed with reasonable recoil for todays lightweight rifles. It exhibits great performance on a variety of large game and is the first ever rifle cartridge to earn the right to bear the Federal name on its headstamp.
Federal Cartridge Company pioneered the Premium ammunition category in 1977. With decades of successful manufacturing, forward-thinking and outstanding quality, only one thing was missingFederals own cartridge.
This void is now filled with a unique combination of two time-tested designsthe .338 bullet atop the versatile .308 cartridge case. Its a combination thats been made a legitimate cartridge by the development efforts of the engineering and ballistics staff at Federal in collaboration with Sako rifles. A larger diameter bullet in the shorter-action .308 case generates approximately 200 feet per second more velocity than a standard .308 with a 30-caliber bullet (when comparable bullet weights are considered).
The .338 Federal delivers the only modern .338-caliber load that isnt a magnum configuration. It gives big game hunters a larger diameter bullet for more weight and overall energy on targetwithout magnum recoil.
According to Federal President Mark DeYoung, "This product breaks new ground for Federal and compliments our emphasis on product innovation. The .338 Federal captures the capability of the longstanding .308 case, and offers the respected performance of the .338 bullet, a favorite of big game hunters. These two mainstays have been proven time and again and are now brought together into a quality factory load. This cartridge also offers an advanced option in support of the current trend for lighter rifles. The .338 Federal offers hunters more muzzle energy than a 30-06 Springfieldequaling that of a 7mm Rem Mag. Its a non-magnum offering that boasts magnum energy. The round delivers devastating performance on game, including deer, bear and elk and were proud to put our name on it."
Three Premium load offerings will be available in the fall of 2006:
P338FA1: 180-grain Nosler AccuBond 2830 fps
P338FB: 210-grain Nosler Partition 2630 fps
P338FC: 185-grain Barnes Triple-Shock 2750 fps
Product will be available in spring of 2006. Keep an eye on the Federal and Sako websites for more ballistic information and availability updates.
About Federal Cartridge Company
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922 and is part of ATKs Ammunition Group. For more information on Federal, visit
www.federalpremium.com.
About Sako
Since 1921, Sako has been producing what many experts consider the best bolt-action sporting rifles on the market. Their core knowledge manifests itself most notably in the form of superior accuracy: every rifle leaving Sako's Riihimaki, Finland, factory is tested to shoot 1" groups at 100 yards or better. Also, Sako actions are greatly prized by custom gunsmiths for their precision engineering, smoothness and trigger-quality. Sako also manufactures their sister-brand Tikka, which is becoming increasingly popular in the United states for the incredible value it provides for the price. Both the Sako and Tikka brands have been part of the Beretta family of companies since 2000. Find out more at
www.sako.fi.
