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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
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<blockquote data-quote="2Old2Care" data-source="post: 2719950" data-attributes="member: 121800"><p>I bought one of the first Ruger 77's in 338 Win in the spring of 1973 and still own it to this day, even though the bore is well worn. I love that caliber and have several rifles chambered in things like the 338-06, 338-06AI, 338 RCM, and multiple 338WMs. I've used them on Brown bear, moose, and caribou in Alaska and on elk in NM. I also had a beautiful 340 Weatherby, but sold it, because for me it exceeded my comfort level and I couldn't shoot it without thinking about the recoil (no brake back then), but the bigger 338's might not be an issue for you. The 338 Win would be my recommendation, because the recoil isn't excessive, it kills efficiently, even on the big bears, reloading components are readily available compared to others, and in a pinch, factory ammo can be found in everything from auto parts stores to the big sporting goods dealers in the North Country. Accubonds, Barnes TSX, and Speer cup and core bullets have all performed well for me. Whatever you chose, trust it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2Old2Care, post: 2719950, member: 121800"] I bought one of the first Ruger 77's in 338 Win in the spring of 1973 and still own it to this day, even though the bore is well worn. I love that caliber and have several rifles chambered in things like the 338-06, 338-06AI, 338 RCM, and multiple 338WMs. I've used them on Brown bear, moose, and caribou in Alaska and on elk in NM. I also had a beautiful 340 Weatherby, but sold it, because for me it exceeded my comfort level and I couldn't shoot it without thinking about the recoil (no brake back then), but the bigger 338's might not be an issue for you. The 338 Win would be my recommendation, because the recoil isn't excessive, it kills efficiently, even on the big bears, reloading components are readily available compared to others, and in a pinch, factory ammo can be found in everything from auto parts stores to the big sporting goods dealers in the North Country. Accubonds, Barnes TSX, and Speer cup and core bullets have all performed well for me. Whatever you chose, trust it! [/QUOTE]
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