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fastest 338 caliber?Build advice?
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<blockquote data-quote="AJ Peacock" data-source="post: 224727" data-attributes="member: 4885"><p>You have 2 options, both of which are great. You can go with an entirely new rifle and keep the 300RUM as a backup/carry rifle (my choice). Or have your rifle rebarrelled. If you have it rebarreled, the 338 Edge is the choice. It will easily get you to 1000yds as long as the wind isn't horrible, it will hit with plenty of authority as well (2700+ ft lbs with the 300SMK at 1000yds).</p><p></p><p>If you can see your way clear for a new rifle, then go all out and have Kirby build you a 16lb 338 Allen Mag. This cartridge won't fit on a normal action, so you can't really upgrade your current rifle to the 338AM. But you will have a real hammer. With less than 5mph wind, it is absolutely no challenge to hit first shot at 1000yds with mine. It's very rewarding to hit at 1500+ too <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" /> (targets only so far). At 1000yds, the 338AM/300SMK brings around 4000 ft lbs to the target!</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps, there are tons of pictures and discussion of the Edge and the AM's here on the forum.</p><p></p><p>AJ</p><p></p><p>ps: where are you at in Colo? I grew up on the western slope and will be out there elk hunting in October.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ Peacock, post: 224727, member: 4885"] You have 2 options, both of which are great. You can go with an entirely new rifle and keep the 300RUM as a backup/carry rifle (my choice). Or have your rifle rebarrelled. If you have it rebarreled, the 338 Edge is the choice. It will easily get you to 1000yds as long as the wind isn't horrible, it will hit with plenty of authority as well (2700+ ft lbs with the 300SMK at 1000yds). If you can see your way clear for a new rifle, then go all out and have Kirby build you a 16lb 338 Allen Mag. This cartridge won't fit on a normal action, so you can't really upgrade your current rifle to the 338AM. But you will have a real hammer. With less than 5mph wind, it is absolutely no challenge to hit first shot at 1000yds with mine. It's very rewarding to hit at 1500+ too :D (targets only so far). At 1000yds, the 338AM/300SMK brings around 4000 ft lbs to the target! Hope this helps, there are tons of pictures and discussion of the Edge and the AM's here on the forum. AJ ps: where are you at in Colo? I grew up on the western slope and will be out there elk hunting in October. [/QUOTE]
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