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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Long action 338 Fed or???
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1614974" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I wanted to build a short action carry rifle in 338 and decided on the 338 RCM for its additional power in a short action. Mine weights 5.5 pounds without the scope. I also added a muzzle brake for follow up shots, but so far have not needed them.</p><p></p><p>Using a 200 grain bullet it will push it to 2900 ft/sec (Not over max). and I can use 180 grain loads over 3000 ft/sec. the best I could expect from the Federal with the 200 grain bullet was 2660 ft/sec (Still close to 3150 ft/lbs of energy) But the 338 RCM is a great little powerhouse with close to 4000 ft/lbs of muzzle energy.it is very capable of 500+ yard shots and up close it is devastating. I have not seen a big boar hog that took a step after being hit with it.</p><p></p><p>Just another choice for a short action.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1614974, member: 2736"] I wanted to build a short action carry rifle in 338 and decided on the 338 RCM for its additional power in a short action. Mine weights 5.5 pounds without the scope. I also added a muzzle brake for follow up shots, but so far have not needed them. Using a 200 grain bullet it will push it to 2900 ft/sec (Not over max). and I can use 180 grain loads over 3000 ft/sec. the best I could expect from the Federal with the 200 grain bullet was 2660 ft/sec (Still close to 3150 ft/lbs of energy) But the 338 RCM is a great little powerhouse with close to 4000 ft/lbs of muzzle energy.it is very capable of 500+ yard shots and up close it is devastating. I have not seen a big boar hog that took a step after being hit with it. Just another choice for a short action. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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