338 Wby RPM on a tikka action?

[kodiak725]

I haven't seen much chatter about this combination, anyone with experience or that has built one? Thanks

 

[turbobrick]

When I looked into 338wby rpm a little, I came away thinking it was really close to 338-06, and I already had a Tikka chambered in that cartridge. My 338-06 Tikka is a blast, very accurate, and super easy to load for, necking brass up from -06 is cheap and easy, not a ton of factory options for ammo though. If you are more interested in factory ammo, I don't see any reason not to do the WBY in a Tikka, should be a great combo. I’m actually thinking about selling the 338-06 to build a 338 Sherman in a Tikka because I’m looking for just a little more in 338.

 

[WW2 Buff]

Tikka 338 win mags are out there so the 338 rpm will work using a Tikka 300 win mag magazine and a .473 bolt face.

 

[kodiak725]

Tikka 338 win mags are out there so the 338 rpm will work using a Tikka 300 win mag magazine and a .473 bolt face.

Thanks for the reply, looks like I need to start planning out my next rifle!

 

[turbobrick]

Thanks for the reply, looks like I need to start planning out my next rifle!

I have a set of RCBS 338 Win dies if you need some, the deal for the gun I was going to use them for fell through.