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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 380357" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Fitch,</p><p> </p><p>There are several 338 wildcats based on the 408 CT parent case. The short list includes the standard 338 CT, 338 Sniper Tac, 338 Big Baer and my 338 Allen Magnum. They are listed pretty much in order of performance but all are extreme in performance and with good handloads will easily break 3250 fps with a 300 gr SMK bullet. The upper end of this performance will be in the near 3400 fps range with same bullet if your happy with 3-4 firings per case brass life. I generally recommend loading my 338 AM to around 3250-3300 fps simply for extended brass life but full 3400 fps potential is certainly practical.</p><p> </p><p>The rifle you saw was a heavy rifle. There are also many heavy sporter weight rifles are also available in the 15 to 20 lb range. There is really no need for this heavy of a rifle unless you want one. For example one of my Xtreme Heavy Sporters which is similiar to many others being made right now will get you down to the 15 lb range on the lighter end using conventional rifle componants yet likely will have less recoil then the rifle you saw because they employ very aggressive muzzle brake designs. I can see bullet impacts at any range with my lighter 338 AM rifles.</p><p> </p><p>As far as what the guys were getting with that rifle at 800 yards. To be honest, that is a bit larger groups then I would expect to see from one of Bruces heavy rifles and to be honest, this type of accuracy, 1/2 moa 800 yard accuracy is pretty common with the high quality 338-408 CT wildcat rifles available now. Not only that, the performance level reduces the ill effects of environmental conditions compared to lesser rounds of same caliber. Simply put, the extra performance, when used in a quality rifle, make it easier to hit small targets at long range easier then lesser calibers. </p><p> </p><p>There are also a hell of alot more of these rifles out there then 6. I have 7 of them sitting on the rack in the shop right now just waiting for final payment to ship and I know Bruce builds many more then I do every year.</p><p> </p><p>You are correct, they are truely amazing precision instruments.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 380357, member: 10"] Fitch, There are several 338 wildcats based on the 408 CT parent case. The short list includes the standard 338 CT, 338 Sniper Tac, 338 Big Baer and my 338 Allen Magnum. They are listed pretty much in order of performance but all are extreme in performance and with good handloads will easily break 3250 fps with a 300 gr SMK bullet. The upper end of this performance will be in the near 3400 fps range with same bullet if your happy with 3-4 firings per case brass life. I generally recommend loading my 338 AM to around 3250-3300 fps simply for extended brass life but full 3400 fps potential is certainly practical. The rifle you saw was a heavy rifle. There are also many heavy sporter weight rifles are also available in the 15 to 20 lb range. There is really no need for this heavy of a rifle unless you want one. For example one of my Xtreme Heavy Sporters which is similiar to many others being made right now will get you down to the 15 lb range on the lighter end using conventional rifle componants yet likely will have less recoil then the rifle you saw because they employ very aggressive muzzle brake designs. I can see bullet impacts at any range with my lighter 338 AM rifles. As far as what the guys were getting with that rifle at 800 yards. To be honest, that is a bit larger groups then I would expect to see from one of Bruces heavy rifles and to be honest, this type of accuracy, 1/2 moa 800 yard accuracy is pretty common with the high quality 338-408 CT wildcat rifles available now. Not only that, the performance level reduces the ill effects of environmental conditions compared to lesser rounds of same caliber. Simply put, the extra performance, when used in a quality rifle, make it easier to hit small targets at long range easier then lesser calibers. There are also a hell of alot more of these rifles out there then 6. I have 7 of them sitting on the rack in the shop right now just waiting for final payment to ship and I know Bruce builds many more then I do every year. You are correct, they are truely amazing precision instruments. [/QUOTE]
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