Savage Arms Introduces Six Rifles Chambered in .338 Federal

By Justin Stakes

Suffield, CT -(AmmoLand.com)- Savage Arms announces six .338 Federal models available in its most popular big game rifle platforms.

The new products chambered in this caliber include the 11 Long Range Hunter, 11 Hog Hunter, 16 FCSS, 16 Bear Hunter, 11 Trophy Hunter XP and 16 Trophy Hunter XP. Shipments of these new models are currently being delivered to distributors.

Since its introduction in 2006, the .338 Federal caliber has established itself has an extremely versatile, high-performance big game cartridge. Built on the .308 case and “necked-up” to hold a .338 diameter bullet, this load offers hunters a faster muzzle velocity than the 308 Win. but with a heavier bullet. As a result, the short-action cartridge provides magnum energy for devastating performance on game, without magnum recoil.

Features & Benefits:

• Short-action .338 Federal chambering.
• Higher muzzle velocity than the 308 Win. with a .338 diameter bullet.
• Devastating terminal performance with less felt recoil than typical magnum calibers.

Part No. / Description / MSRP:

• 22450 / 11 Long Range Hunter, .338 Federal / $1,104
• 22455 / 11 Hog Hunter, .338 Federal / $560
• 22453 / 16 FCSS, .338 Federal / $885
• 22454 / 16 Bear Hunter, …read more

  Source:: AmmoLand