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338 win mag...is it longrange
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 567312" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>It is important to determine what you mean by wanting to shoot big game at long range. 98% of shots by long range hunters are less than 1/2 mile, 880 yards. Many guys don't have the ability to shoot even that far. </p><p></p><p>The 338 Win Mag is certainly capable out to 1/2 mile if you have an accurate gun and you select higher BC bullets. At 700-750 yards you would still have over 1800 fps, to ensure bullet expansion, with a good 225 grain bullet. With a softer target style bullet you don't even need 1800 fps to get expansion so the distance could increase further. </p><p></p><p>Not trying to talk you out of buying a new gun <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />, but it sounds like you already have one now that may work with some tweaking!</p><p></p><p>If you are thinking of going further then a new cartridge and gun may be in order!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 567312, member: 10832"] It is important to determine what you mean by wanting to shoot big game at long range. 98% of shots by long range hunters are less than 1/2 mile, 880 yards. Many guys don't have the ability to shoot even that far. The 338 Win Mag is certainly capable out to 1/2 mile if you have an accurate gun and you select higher BC bullets. At 700-750 yards you would still have over 1800 fps, to ensure bullet expansion, with a good 225 grain bullet. With a softer target style bullet you don't even need 1800 fps to get expansion so the distance could increase further. Not trying to talk you out of buying a new gun :D, but it sounds like you already have one now that may work with some tweaking! If you are thinking of going further then a new cartridge and gun may be in order! [/QUOTE]
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