338 RCM factory loads and reloading data

[Rumrunner]

I have a Hawkeye Guide gun in 338 RCM. Right now the only factory ammo available comes with the Hornady SST in 200 and 225 grains, and their GMX in 185 grains. All 3 shoot good in my gun and pretty much to the same POI. I didn't draw a bear tag for MN this year (again :x ), but I got an invite to hunt bear in Maine. I'm leaning towards the 225 SST's if I use a rifle. Any suggestions??

I haven't started loading for this caliber yet, but all I need are the dies and bullets. Well possibly different powder. I have H-4895 on hand. I'm leaning towards 210 grain No$ler Partitions or 210 grain Barnes TTSX bullets. Any members here loading for this caliber have any pet loads? Preferred powder or bullet?

 

[Rumrunner]

Anyone? The little data I've found shows RL-15 as the powder of choice.

 

[tsubaki]

Lymans 50th Edition has 185gr, 200gr, 210gr, 215gr, 225gr, and 250gr data with 7 different powders listed.
H4895 is one listed for all those weight bullets.

 

[Rumrunner]

Thanks for that. I will look for a copy.

 

[tsubaki]

Hornady's 9th Edition also has data for their stuff using various powders.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Hodgdon has a ton of data online for the 338 RCM at their website.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/rifle

 

[Rumrunner]

Thanks.