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Offline pmconner

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.338 Woodswalker
« on: March 08, 2005, 01:18:56 PM »
Need some dope on the .338 Woodswalker.  Having a difficult time finding anything. Thanks.    nrephil@netzero.net
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2005, 03:29:29 PM »
I believe it is a J.D. Jones creation. You might check with him at www.sskindustries.com
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2005, 02:05:04 PM »
Thanks for the reply. You are correct, it being a J.D. Jones round but I don't see it listed on his site.
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2005, 06:02:03 AM »
The 338 Woodswalker was introduced in 1989.  It was designed to pack power in a cartridge that operated well from a 10" barrel.  It uses the 8.15X46R case and can generate 2000 fps with a 200 grain bullet from a 10" barrel - not quite in hand cannon territory but close.

I have an SSK barrel that I've hunted with off and on for 15 years.  I use Hornady 200FP (designed for the .33 Winchester) and older 200BT.  It's a compact package with excellent performance out to 200 yards and capable of excellent accuracy.

I've also formed cases from 30-30 brass as the supply of 8.15X46 was scarce and, when it is available, it is expensive.  

I believe SSK just sold off the remaining 338 WW barrels.
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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2005, 12:47:09 PM »
Thanks for the reply. I am one of those fotunate to  get one of the last bbl's from J.D. It is a 12" chrome w/out brake. Hornady has quit making the 200 gr. F.P., but still have some in stock. 300 boxes+/-. Ordered 5 boxes and  working on some loads now. My first experience at fire-forming. Mounted 2x Leopold in T'Sob mount. Very good quality. J.D.'s folks were most helpfull with guiding me thru the initial loads.
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Offline Phil Magistro

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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2005, 03:18:42 PM »
12" should make a nice, handy gun.  I bought five boxes of Hornady 200FP's last year.  Should last me a while since I don't shoot nearly as much as I used to.  I still have two boxes of the old Nosler 200 BT's.  They are a little thinner skinned than the new ones and open up well at WW velocities.

I'll bet you'll be happy with your gun.  It's a great deer, bear, hog caliber.  I still have the original loads that were published in The Handgunner if you need any help.

Phil
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2005, 02:27:37 PM »
Sorry for the late reply,haven't been checking forum lately, summer time mowing etc. Would be very much interested in getting load data you mentioned. How is the best way to go about it? Thanks again for your input.
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Offline Phil Magistro

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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2005, 10:10:58 AM »
I'll scan the information.  If you email me I'll send you a copy.

Phil
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2005, 01:22:12 PM »
Phil, my e-mail is nrephil@netzero.net.
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Re: .338 Woodswalker
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2005, 12:18:47 PM »
Quote from: pmconner
Hornady has quit making the 200 gr. F.P., but still have some in stock. 300 boxes+/-. Ordered 5 boxes and  working on some loads now.


pmconner,
Where did you order your bullets from?

Phil Magistro,
I understand the newer 200BT's are a bit tough for the WW, any idea how the 200gr Accubonds would work? I hear they may be a little thinner than the BT's.........ever shoot any cast bullets in yours?

Mark
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2005, 01:15:09 PM »
I ordered the 200 gr. flat pts. directly from Hornady. Real nice folks and they take credit cards for your order.
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Re: .338 Woodswalker
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2005, 05:28:24 AM »
cnTndr85, Can't help you there.  I've never used the Accubonds.

pmconner, I've been away for a while and just noticed yoru email address.  I'll get the information out to you this week.

Phil
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