338 is a great deer round provided you are competent with the caliber. Here is a pic of a nice buck that my 338, my pal from Alaska used during the 2021 season in the Yoop.
My 338 Win Mag was originally stocked with a Ramline stock with the solid plastic butt pad. I called it Subdural Hematoma as it made me see double after a session at the range. Sheared off 2 sets of rings until I added a brake and a laminate stock. It’s now a pleasure to shoot. I found R19 and...
I buy IMI 5.56 and use the brass for my competition loads. Fully prepped I find it more consistent than Lake City and other brands. I like the instant fireforming aspect.
My 22” Ruger M-77 gets 3012 FPS with 61.0 grains of Reloder 26, Win brass and Win primers. Same speeds with 150 Partitions. Excellent accuracy and no pressure signs whatsoever.
I've used many weights and styles of bullets for the past 40 or so years in my M-77 Ruger .270. Since the introduction of Reloader 26 I've more or less settled on the 150 grain nobler partition or the Berger 150 grain hunting VLD, both with 61.0 grains of 26 and Win primers. Both over 3010 fps...