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Extreme Long Range Hunting & Shooting (ELR)
338 or 375 EnABELR or alternative cartridge for ELR hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="Sid Post" data-source="post: 2810794" data-attributes="member: 8907"><p>Is 2900FPS versus 3000FPS in a .338/300gr really much of a difference in shooting elk, moose, and bears? Which would you kill with 3000FPS that you wouldn't with 2900FPS?</p><p></p><p>At any range you can ethically shoot, a good .338/300gr bullet will do the job if driven at a reasonable velocity.</p><p></p><p>There are many options with a .338, 300gr bullet, and a 28"~30" barrel to get close to what you want. The real question is if 2900FPS isn't enough and 3100FPS is too much, what is driving such a narrow range of velocity?</p><p></p><p>Personally, I tend to lean towards the modern 338 Norma but, a 338 Edge or similar easy-wildcat would be easy enough for most people. Personally, among people I know, I find the FPS is a "mine is bigger than yours" most of the time and missing the point about hunting EFFECTIVENESS. Now I would not take a 338WM to Alasaka personally but, a modern beltless 338RUM and similar variants will all get the job done if you don't take a classic 375H&H. The factory boutique Noslers, PRCs, and similar things like the 338-378WBY don't really appeal to me with limited brass supply and proprietary features and in some cases really short barrel life.</p><p></p><p>How much extra hassle and extra expense is 100FPS worth? 200FPS? I get this is ELR and you don't want a 'rainbow' trajectory but, at some point, the weight and bulk of the rifle with its support gear (good tripod and big optics) to me take away from the experience of the hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sid Post, post: 2810794, member: 8907"] Is 2900FPS versus 3000FPS in a .338/300gr really much of a difference in shooting elk, moose, and bears? Which would you kill with 3000FPS that you wouldn't with 2900FPS? At any range you can ethically shoot, a good .338/300gr bullet will do the job if driven at a reasonable velocity. There are many options with a .338, 300gr bullet, and a 28"~30" barrel to get close to what you want. The real question is if 2900FPS isn't enough and 3100FPS is too much, what is driving such a narrow range of velocity? Personally, I tend to lean towards the modern 338 Norma but, a 338 Edge or similar easy-wildcat would be easy enough for most people. Personally, among people I know, I find the FPS is a "mine is bigger than yours" most of the time and missing the point about hunting EFFECTIVENESS. Now I would not take a 338WM to Alasaka personally but, a modern beltless 338RUM and similar variants will all get the job done if you don't take a classic 375H&H. The factory boutique Noslers, PRCs, and similar things like the 338-378WBY don't really appeal to me with limited brass supply and proprietary features and in some cases really short barrel life. How much extra hassle and extra expense is 100FPS worth? 200FPS? I get this is ELR and you don't want a 'rainbow' trajectory but, at some point, the weight and bulk of the rifle with its support gear (good tripod and big optics) to me take away from the experience of the hunt. [/QUOTE]
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