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300 PRC or 338 Lapua for bigger animals?
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<blockquote data-quote="kgarrett" data-source="post: 2555634" data-attributes="member: 123496"><p>I just read this comparison of 300 win/338 win/338 lapua. <a href="https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/300-win-mag-vs-338-lapua-vs-338-win-mag/" target="_blank">https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/300-win-mag-vs-338-lapua-vs-338-win-mag/</a></p><p></p><p>The comparison in recoil and price is particularly illuminating - the 338 lapua has a huge powder capacity in comparison to the prc (which will be similar to the 300 win, though not quite as inexpensive or available). I've gotta agree with those who have written the 338 caliber is more effective against very large and tough animals than a 300. However, in a hunting weight rifle (max 10 lbs for my preference), the 338 lapua would be obnoxious. I've been around more than a few being fired and in my experience, they do have more blast than a 300. Actual recoil wasn't that bad, but the one I fired was 15+ lbs with a brake. </p><p></p><p>Of the options you listed, I'd still go 300 prc, but I'm ordering one tomorrow so that's no surprise. However, if I planned to hunt coastal brown bears some day, and was considering a rifle with that sort of heavy recoil, I'd go 338 win or 375 ruger for more effectiveness on really big game than the 300's, but less recoil than the 338 lapua.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kgarrett, post: 2555634, member: 123496"] I just read this comparison of 300 win/338 win/338 lapua. [URL]https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/300-win-mag-vs-338-lapua-vs-338-win-mag/[/URL] The comparison in recoil and price is particularly illuminating - the 338 lapua has a huge powder capacity in comparison to the prc (which will be similar to the 300 win, though not quite as inexpensive or available). I’ve gotta agree with those who have written the 338 caliber is more effective against very large and tough animals than a 300. However, in a hunting weight rifle (max 10 lbs for my preference), the 338 lapua would be obnoxious. I’ve been around more than a few being fired and in my experience, they do have more blast than a 300. Actual recoil wasn’t that bad, but the one I fired was 15+ lbs with a brake. Of the options you listed, I’d still go 300 prc, but I’m ordering one tomorrow so that’s no surprise. However, if I planned to hunt coastal brown bears some day, and was considering a rifle with that sort of heavy recoil, I’d go 338 win or 375 ruger for more effectiveness on really big game than the 300’s, but less recoil than the 338 lapua. [/QUOTE]
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