In other words, it offered a combination of velocity, range, and throw weight sure to appeal to big bear hunters in Alaska, moose hunters, and elk hunters who simply wanted more bullet diameter and weight than was feasible in a .308 bore size. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. This 2.6" group at 1005 yards is from my 338 RUM shooting the 300 Berger EH. Which brings me to the point of the 338 bore and learning the nuances of shooting great distances. Other factors weigh in like accuracy (low ES and SD) as well as temperature sensitivity etc. I suspect the company’s newer rifles with “less aggressive” stock configurations (not to mention better recoil pads) would tame things a touch. just for kicks and giggles i guess. Since it appeared five years prior to its .300 Win. Thread starter Timber338; Start date Nov 30, 2016 ... Timber338 New member. A little off topic, but I ordered 100 pieces of Bertram brass for my 338 Edge, and they came today. Recently, the most popular long range 338’s are the 338 Remington Ultra Mag, 338 Lapua mag, and 338 Edge. i use a 30-06 for everything. I use the ADG brass and I think I've got a lot more room to spare, but I won't go there until I get a few more rounds on the rifle. When introduced, it had a reputation for recoil. Founded by Frank Galli in 2014, Sniper’s Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to it’s users in one location. There is no point in wasting powder in the form of muzzle blast. There is a lot of loading data on them now, in 1999 there wasn’t much. Most factory loads feature a 200-grain bullet at around 2,700 fps in just about every Federal flavor you can think of—Trophy Bonded, Fusion, Power-Shok, Trophy Copper. I have been using SMK 300gr @ 2730fps. The respective velocities of factory loaded ammo for these two cartridges would suggest that the Lapua has the velocity advantage. how many times can you reload the 338 rum brass before you see signs of separation or is just a good safe time to discard them, That depends on a lot of factors Shot a cow elk at 680 yards last fall, she fell instantly. It covers the niche left by the semi-moribund (but excellent) .358 Winchester and covers it a bit better in the opinion of many who’ve used both. First unveiled in 1958, this powerhouse is what put the .338 bore size on the map big time. All things are to scale; marksmanship is possible at ten meters, or 1500 meters. Some claim the Lapua is more accurate. I am shooting a McMillan TAC338,27 1/2"Schneider bbl,10"tw. They have been used effectively and with accuracy out to 1 mile (1760yds) and beyond. But let’s take a look at the 8.6mm (that’s .338 for the metrically challenged). That's how gun control works.". The 338/300 Ultra Mag is the ultimate big game gun. Chambered for 338 Remington Ultra Magnum is Not offered at this time. I am shooting a McMillan TAC338,27 1/2"Schneider bbl,10"tw. One common misconception is that these cartridges are end all, be all, 1000yd lasers. For some it may be worth it. I do not have the resources available to build and compare each of these cartridges with identical components so we’re left to speculate on what info is available. I hunted with it shortly after it was introduced in 2006 (a joint introduction with Sako) and saw it perform very successfully on whitetail and large hogs down in Texas. The chambering was initially offered in Ruger Model 77 Hawkeye bolt actions and was based on the proprietary .375 Ruger case. But one thing they didn’t want to give up on was velocity. The 338’s: RUM, Lapua, and Edge :How much powder is used It is also nice to realize that firearms do not have to wear out as fast as the brass. |   175 Gr. P.S. It doesn’t seem to be as popular as it should be, and that’s a shame. But compared to bigger, badder .338s that’ve come down the pike since, it seems almost quaintly civilized, provided it’s not chambered in some flyweight “mountain rifle” (such combos are why muzzle brakes came into vogue on bolt-action sporters). The 338 Edge definitely gives the most bang for your buck. Mag. Federal even has a 185-grain Fusion offering for AR-type guns. I hope this one manages to hang on. if money where no object i'd get a 338 allen mag 300gr smk at 3500fps. provided as well. Wrong all wrong you are going to screw up my wet dream -Here is my centerfold-no drooling on her please----. A couple of commercial offerings should give you an idea of its capabilities. It features 200-, 225-, and 250-grain bullets at velocities ranging from roughly 2,550 fps to 2,750 fps and will handle just about anything in North America. (That’s when its niche was filled by the new Model 71 lever action in the more powerful .348 Winchester.) Because U.S. hunters are often after game bigger and tougher than whitetails, mule deer, and pronghorn antelopes. Early in my days as an associate editor at Guns & Ammo (we’re talking mid-1970s here), I was “asked” to zero a Weatherby rifle so chambered for one of the higher-ups. It was developed in 2009 as a joint Hornady-Marlin project. That being said, I personally use Lapua brass when it’s available for a cartridge I’m loading. This monster was officially introduced in 1998, but Elmer Keith and others had been fooling around with a .338-378 wildcat decades prior. Like I said at the beginning of this report, if you want more long-range knockdown power than a .30-caliber round offers, you can find it under the .338 umbrella. If 28″ barrels and the weight that comes with them is unattractive to you, I’d recommend looking into other cartridges (or re-evaluate your long range goals). i am leaning towards the RUM simply because the components are more easily available. Don’t let the “.340” fool you. The new Bushnell FORGE riflescope is “the only choice for long-range hunting enthusiasts.”. Based on a blown-out .404 Jeffries case, it pushes a 250-grain Core-Lokt—Remington’s lone factory offering—at an advertised velocity of 2,860 fps. However, other companies offer other weights, such as Nosler (a 200-grain AccuBond at 3,150 fps) and Federal (a 210-grain Nosler Partition at an advertised 3,030 fps). Velocity was 3,208 fps, and muzzle energy was 4,229 ft-lbs.”. The .35 (.358) caliber has never really gotten a serious toehold here, although the occasional item like the .35 Whelen, .350 Remington Magnum, or .358 Winchester roils the waters every now and again. It was the product of a joint effort between Ruger and Hornady. Considering how popular the .270 Winchester has become, it's a great mystery why more .270... A unique load for the .450 Bushmaster is Hornady's new Subsonic offering. But, heck, if you can afford to go and hunt the game that requires that sort of ballistic muscle, paying $6 a pop is the least of your worries. 338 Remington Ultra Magnum Rifle Cartridge, Abbreviated Name:  338 Rem Ultra MagAKA: 338 RUM. Trail Boss, 5744, and 4759 are not dirty words. I did load some 235’s to see just how fast a bullet would go (over 3400 fps) and one of my friends actually shot his first deer with that bullet/load (not a good idea). it depends on what you’re using it for. I am able to load to speeds over 3,100 fps but I want to neck up to a 338 and the most I will be able to get is probably about 2,900 and that’s the most. While the 1000yd performance is excellent, there are much more efficient ways of getting equal and in some cases better ballistic performance at 1000yds and less. All this occurred several decades ago and I must say that firearm taught me marksmanship, concentration, and respect for those who take the time to achieve the ability to humanly harvest game at great distance. The 338 RUM, and 338 Edge (wich uses 300 RUM brass) can be had for around $80 for 100pc. Berger will be releasing two new bullets for the .338″, one of which is rumored to weigh 300gr and have a BC of around .855!

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