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338 rum ackley improved
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<blockquote data-quote="goodgrouper" data-source="post: 127387" data-attributes="member: 2852"><p>I have a gun that is essentially a 338 ultra improved and it is worthy of some consideration. SOme points mentioned already do have some truth such as the 338 edge has the option of using tougher Nosler brass and dies are somewhat easier to comeby for it also. However, based on long experimentation with my cartridge and extensive reading of 338 edge (338-300ultra), I can tell you that the 338 ultra improved gets the same speed as the edge and does so with slightly less powder and a shorter barrel. Plus, it does fit into a Rem box magazine much better without letting the bullet take up as much space inside the case.</p><p></p><p>Dies are not so bad for the 338Rum AI. Take a REdding 338 ultra comp seater and ream out the sleeve with the improved reamer. Then have Neil Jones make you a FL die and you're set. </p><p></p><p>The soft Rem brass is a negative for the 338 ultra, but I have run some pretty hot loads in load development in mine and have only a few cases that won't hold a primer anymore. A good winter project would be to make 338 ultra brass from 300 ultra Nosler brass if you need some fun and educational work to get through the bad weather! </p><p></p><p>Either 338 you choose will be one of the most deadly long range guns you will ever pick up with two hands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goodgrouper, post: 127387, member: 2852"] I have a gun that is essentially a 338 ultra improved and it is worthy of some consideration. SOme points mentioned already do have some truth such as the 338 edge has the option of using tougher Nosler brass and dies are somewhat easier to comeby for it also. However, based on long experimentation with my cartridge and extensive reading of 338 edge (338-300ultra), I can tell you that the 338 ultra improved gets the same speed as the edge and does so with slightly less powder and a shorter barrel. Plus, it does fit into a Rem box magazine much better without letting the bullet take up as much space inside the case. Dies are not so bad for the 338Rum AI. Take a REdding 338 ultra comp seater and ream out the sleeve with the improved reamer. Then have Neil Jones make you a FL die and you're set. The soft Rem brass is a negative for the 338 ultra, but I have run some pretty hot loads in load development in mine and have only a few cases that won't hold a primer anymore. A good winter project would be to make 338 ultra brass from 300 ultra Nosler brass if you need some fun and educational work to get through the bad weather! Either 338 you choose will be one of the most deadly long range guns you will ever pick up with two hands. [/QUOTE]
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