Maybe this will be of some help / maybe not.
I'm gonna run some #'s in Quickload just to see.
(These are Near MAX / MAX loads according to QL).
338 Federal - 24"bbl - 2.800" COAL - 250gr Horn. RN (#3330)
H-4895 = 44 gr = 59,238 psi = 2,383 fps
VARGET = 45.1 gr = 59,089 psi = 2,356 fps
BL-C2 = 47.2 gr = 59,006 psi = 2,402 fps
H380 = 47.3 gr = 59,356 psi = 2,388 fps
CFE-223 = 48 gr = 59,114 psi = 2,421 fps
H-414 = 50.5 gr = 58,805 psi = 2,431 fps
W-760 same powder as H-414
W-748 = 45.3 gr = 59,056 psi = 2,394 fps
IMR-8208 XBR = 43.3 gr = 59,257 psi = 2,348 fps
IMR-3031 = 42.7 gr = 59,004 psi = 2,381 fps
IMR-4064 = 44.4 gr = 59,195 psi = 2,350 fps
IMR-4895 = 45.3 gr = 58,985 psi = 2,408 fps
IMR-4320 = 45.7 gr = 58,997 psi = 2,378 fps
Ramshot X-Terminator = 44.7 gr = 58,921 psi = 2,331 fps
Ramshot TAC = 46.4 gr = 59,228 psi = 2,353 fps
Ramshot Wild Boar = 46.2 gr = 58,964 psi = 2,382 fps
Ramshot Big Game = 48.6 gr = 59,105 psi = 2,418 fps
Viht. N-133 = 41.2 gr = 59,212 psi = 2,267 fps
Viht. N-530 = 42.6 gr = 59,285 psi = 2,356 fps
Viht. N-135 = 43.9 gr = 58,868 psi = 2,326 fps
Viht. N-140 = 44.4 gr = 58,925 psi = 2,325 fps
Viht. N-540 = 45.9 gr = 59,060 psi = 2,357 fps
Viht. N-550 = 50 gr = 58,707 psi = 2,436 fps
RL-12 = 43.1 gr = 59,287 psi = 2,316 fps
RL-15 = 45.7 gr = 59,224 psi = 2,399 fps
RL-17 = 50.5 gr = 58,539 psi = 2,476 fps
Alliant AR-Comp = 42 gr = 58,971 psi = 2,337 fps
AA-2495 = 43.1 gr = 58,897 psi = 2,357 fps
AA-2460 = 44.5 gr = 59,282 psi = 2,341 fps
AA-2230 = 44.5 gr = 59,045 psi = 2,331 fps
AA-4064 = 45.8 gr = 58,930 psi = 2,378 fps
AA-2520 = 45.7 gr = 58,982 psi = 2,374 fps
AA-2700 = 48.7 gr = 59,055 psi = 2,294 fps
Norma 201 = 43.6 gr = 59,058 psi = 2,348 fps
Norma 202 = 43.6 gr = 58,951 psi = 2,349 fps
Norma 203b = 45.9 gr = 59,0005 psi = 2,398 fps
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Here is the actual QL page... Please double check with the #'s I posted. Reduce and work up accordingly. And most importantly HAVE FUN !!!
Cartridge : .338 Federal
Bullet : .338, 250, Hornady RN 3330
Useable Case Capaci: 48.367 grain H2O = 3.140 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 59000 psi, or 406 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 107 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
85 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 80%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
--------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------
Elcho 17 107.0 50.0 3.24 2453 99.8 56642 7151 1.260 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17 107.0 50.0 3.24 2453 99.8 56642 7151 1.260 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 60 107.0 50.0 3.24 2447 100.0 55166 7191 1.270 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760 107.0 50.5 3.27 2429 96.7 58623 7103 1.258 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414 107.0 50.5 3.27 2429 96.7 58623 7103 1.258 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 52 104.5 48.1 3.12 2424 99.8 59000 6693 1.260 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11 105.6 48.6 3.15 2423 99.7 59000 6740 1.258 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon CFE223 96.6 48.0 3.11 2420 99.9 59000 6656 1.260 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Big Game 102.3 48.6 3.15 2417 99.6 59000 6654 1.259 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895 101.6 45.3 2.94 2408 99.8 59000 6642 1.274 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon BL-C2 97.0 47.2 3.06 2402 100.0 59000 6516 1.274 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 104.9 47.3 3.06 2401 100.0 59000 6504 1.282 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old 104.9 47.3 3.06 2401 100.0 59000 6504 1.282 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B 102.9 45.9 2.97 2398 99.7 59000 6566 1.276 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation 102.4 45.6 2.96 2396 99.5 59000 6594 1.276 ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11 102.4 45.6 2.96 2396 99.5 59000 6594 1.276 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15 102.4 45.6 2.96 2396 99.5 59000 6594 1.276 ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 748 94.4 45.3 2.93 2394 100.0 59000 6230 1.269 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903 107.0 47.2 3.06 2388 99.9 58578 6428 1.287 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380 103.7 47.2 3.06 2385 98.6 59000 6640 1.280 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355 106.8 46.6 3.02 2383 99.8 59000 6430 1.283 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Wild Boar 97.0 46.2 2.99 2382 99.7 59000 6456 1.274 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 3031 102.4 42.7 2.77 2381 100.0 59000 5869 1.275 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4895 98.5 43.9 2.85 2380 99.9 59000 6386 1.281 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4064 105.0 45.8 2.97 2379 100.0 59000 6054 1.304 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320 104.2 45.7 2.96 2378 99.6 59000 6341 1.264 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511 107.0 50.8 3.29 2377 96.6 53956 7049 1.299 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2206H 98.8 44.1 2.85 2376 99.7 59000 6411 1.282 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 516 99.7 47.3 3.07 2374 98.6 59000 6546 1.275 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.6 99.5 45.7 2.96 2374 100.0 59000 6048 1.289 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2520 97.2 45.7 2.96 2374 100.0 59000 6048 1.289 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550 107.0 48.7 3.16 2374 98.2 53640 6943 1.312 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 9 99.5 45.8 2.97 2373 99.7 59000 6381 1.277 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 50 101.8 47.2 3.06 2372 98.7 59000 6483 1.279 ! Near Maximum !
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data 103.0 47.4 3.07 2368 98.7 59000 6449 1.279 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S321 94.1 45.2 2.93 2366 100.0 59000 6227 1.285 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 507 95.9 44.6 2.89 2365 100.0 59000 6198 1.280 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S062 103.3 44.8 2.90 2359 100.0 59000 6142 1.290 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S341 97.8 46.9 3.04 2359 99.6 59000 6204 1.278 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 62 107.0 50.0 3.24 2358 98.2 50515 6926 1.334
Accurate 2495 98.9 43.1 2.79 2357 100.0 59000 5785 1.314 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N540 101.8 45.9 2.97 2356 100.0 59000 6047 1.284 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208 104.2 45.1 2.92 2355 99.3 59000 6323 1.276 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET 104.5 45.1 2.92 2355 99.3 59000 6323 1.276 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 7 97.6 46.7 3.03 2354 98.5 59000 6364 1.289 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N530 94.9 42.5 2.76 2353 100.0 59000 6095 1.283 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 70 107.0 50.8 3.29 2351 96.7 50629 7214 1.327
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation 104.6 47.1 3.05 2351 96.8 59000 6433 1.268 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H335 89.6 43.6 2.83 2350 100.0 59000 5900 1.283 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot TAC 96.4 46.3 3.00 2350 98.1 59000 6425 1.284 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 202 99.4 43.6 2.83 2349 100.0 59000 5885 1.288 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4064 105.3 44.4 2.87 2348 99.4 59000 6183 1.282 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 201 99.9 43.6 2.82 2347 100.0 59000 6098 1.298 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 NT ~approximation 106.9 47.3 3.07 2346 97.8 59000 6343 1.274 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 8208 XBR 97.0 43.2 2.80 2345 100.0 59000 6030 1.284 ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 10 89.2 42.5 2.75 2345 100.0 59000 5851 1.287 ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 508 (PCL223) 89.1 42.6 2.76 2344 100.0 59000 5843 1.287 ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC 104.7 47.4 3.07 2342 95.8 59000 6489 1.289 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R902 101.8 43.8 2.84 2339 100.0 59000 6015 1.300 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.5 92.9 44.4 2.88 2338 100.0 59000 5881 1.302 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2460 92.6 44.4 2.88 2338 100.0 59000 5881 1.302 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant AR-Comp 97.4 42.0 2.72 2338 100.0 59000 5416 1.284 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 TZ ~approximation 96.8 42.0 2.72 2338 100.0 59000 5416 1.284 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2219 89.2 41.1 2.66 2336 100.0 59000 5674 1.283 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H322 94.9 41.1 2.66 2336 100.0 59000 5674 1.283 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot X-Terminator 94.0 44.7 2.90 2332 99.6 59000 6097 1.290 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2230 92.2 44.5 2.88 2330 99.9 59000 5944 1.296 ! Near Maximum !
ReloadSwiss RS 40 91.2 41.5 2.69 2330 100.0 59000 5714 1.289 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N140 101.6 44.4 2.88 2326 100.0 59000 5650 1.288 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex D073.4 91.2 43.6 2.82 2325 100.0 59000 5778 1.301 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R901 97.8 41.4 2.68 2324 100.0 59000 5742 1.312 ! Near Maximum !
Nitrochemie A/S 0300 86.4 39.5 2.56 2323 100.0 59000 5448 1.293 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP2 NT ~approximation 98.0 43.4 2.81 2320 99.8 59000 5923 1.287 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 107.0 46.8 3.03 2317 95.5 56917 6433 1.309 ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907 107.0 46.8 3.03 2317 95.5 56917 6433 1.309 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-12 94.6 43.0 2.79 2313 100.0 59000 5557 1.290 ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2210 90.0 41.4 2.69 2312 100.0 59000 5743 1.293 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S060 98.5 42.7 2.77 2309 99.7 59000 5883 1.291 ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Benchmark 95.7 42.0 2.72 2306 100.0 59000 5712 1.294 ! Near Maximum !
ADI BM2 88.0 41.8 2.71 2305 100.0 59000 5695 1.294 ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP 107.0 47.2 3.06 2301 97.4 48382 6696 1.365
Accurate 4350 107.0 47.7 3.09 2301 97.5 47693 6725 1.382
ADI AR 2206 97.8 43.1 2.79 2300 99.8 59000 5799 1.292 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation 107.0 47.2 3.06 2300 97.4 48335 6693 1.366
Vihtavuori N135 107.0 43.2 2.80 2298 100.0 56146 5454 1.319 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065 107.0 46.7 3.02 2295 97.1 53768 6367 1.340 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2200 87.3 39.5 2.56 2295 100.0 59000 5527 1.294 ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter 107.0 49.3 3.19 2295 95.3 48208 6832 1.365
Accurate 2700 104.4 48.6 3.15 2293 95.3 59000 6063 1.300 ! Near Maximum !
SF033 fl, russ. 5,45x39 89.1 40.6 2.63 2292 100.0 59000 5180 1.312 ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-10x 92.2 38.8 2.51 2292 100.0 59000 5307 1.307 ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204 107.0 49.3 3.19 2289 92.1 51292 6660 1.339 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2015 95.0 40.5 2.62 2286 100.0 59000 5261 1.312 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S335 99.0 43.2 2.80 2286 100.0 59000 5411 1.307 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070 107.0 47.2 3.06 2275 95.3 50935 6472 1.366
Norma 200 88.4 38.6 2.50 2272 100.0 59000 5155 1.324 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N133 100.8 41.1 2.67 2265 100.0 59000 5099 1.301 ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP1 NT ~approximation 88.0 38.0 2.46 2262 100.0 59000 5185 1.295 ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365 107.0 47.4 3.07 2260 99.2 42965 6626 1.423
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation 107.0 48.4 3.14 2259 94.0 48699 6497 1.373
IMR 4350 107.0 47.4 3.07 2254 93.9 50268 6317 1.360
Hodgdon H4198 88.5 37.0 2.40 2250 100.0 59000 5059 1.298 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N130 94.9 39.6 2.56 2249 100.0 59000 5024 1.312 ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N150 107.0 45.0 2.92 2249 99.8 50226 5907 1.371