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225gr-250gr 338 Elk Bullet for 338 Win Mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="HunterMann" data-source="post: 2772168" data-attributes="member: 117098"><p>My Ruger 338WM has always shot very well with plain old Remington 225gr core locks. My African PH insisted I use the 250gr core locks on my safari, which also shot very well. I don't that an elk would notice the difference between the 2 bullets but they are both good for me out to 350/400 yards which is about as far I would probably shoot. </p><p></p><p>FYI: I recently tried some Hornady Precision Hunter 230gr ELD-X loads. In spite of their premium designation and cost, they were absolutely the WORST shooting rounds I have ever shot in in any of my rifles. 10 to 12 inch spreads at 200 yards. I don't know why my Ruger Mk 2 did not like them. </p><p></p><p>Going back to the REM 225gr I was on target with easy1.5 inch groups at 200 yards.</p><p>When I could get the the Federals loaded with 225gr Sierra Pro Hunter bullets, I could shoot 3 shot groups under an inch (somt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HunterMann, post: 2772168, member: 117098"] My Ruger 338WM has always shot very well with plain old Remington 225gr core locks. My African PH insisted I use the 250gr core locks on my safari, which also shot very well. I don't that an elk would notice the difference between the 2 bullets but they are both good for me out to 350/400 yards which is about as far I would probably shoot. FYI: I recently tried some Hornady Precision Hunter 230gr ELD-X loads. In spite of their premium designation and cost, they were absolutely the WORST shooting rounds I have ever shot in in any of my rifles. 10 to 12 inch spreads at 200 yards. I don't know why my Ruger Mk 2 did not like them. Going back to the REM 225gr I was on target with easy1.5 inch groups at 200 yards. When I could get the the Federals loaded with 225gr Sierra Pro Hunter bullets, I could shoot 3 shot groups under an inch (somt [/QUOTE]
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