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<blockquote data-quote="AJ Peacock" data-source="post: 228160" data-attributes="member: 4885"><p>I'd say the best 338 factory rifle for under $1000 would be a Rem model 700 in 338 Remington Ultra Mag. But you will definitely want to have a muzzle brake installed, and that will likely put you over the $1000 mark.</p><p></p><p>If you are really wanting to get a 338, I'd go with the UltraMag over the Win Mag. </p><p></p><p>You say you don't mind recoil, I shoot an 8lb 7mm Rem Mag and I wouldn't shoot a 338RUM without a brake (did it once, and that was enough).</p><p></p><p>You will definitely want to reload, due to the cost of ammo. Start reloading the '06 and get your feet wet. Meanwhile keep your eyes open for a 338 and study the ballistics charts, read this forum and become familiar with the different 338 bullets. There are a lot of cartridges out there and maybe the 338 RUM is bigger than you want/need. Maybe the 338WM is perfect, or maybe just a larger .30cal rifle ? The 300RUM is a phenomenal cartridge that should be given a serious look.</p><p></p><p>I'd choose the 300WM over the 338WM, due to it's better trajectory. I'd pick the 300RUM over either of them, as it's pretty impressive. But only you can make the choice, as you know how/where/what you will be using it for.</p><p></p><p>As far as scopes, you get what you pay for. The Nikon's and Bushnells are well thought of (the elite line), as are others (just do a search here on the forum).</p><p></p><p>Hope this helped, but you probably have more questions now than before.</p><p></p><p>AJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ Peacock, post: 228160, member: 4885"] I'd say the best 338 factory rifle for under $1000 would be a Rem model 700 in 338 Remington Ultra Mag. But you will definitely want to have a muzzle brake installed, and that will likely put you over the $1000 mark. If you are really wanting to get a 338, I'd go with the UltraMag over the Win Mag. You say you don't mind recoil, I shoot an 8lb 7mm Rem Mag and I wouldn't shoot a 338RUM without a brake (did it once, and that was enough). You will definitely want to reload, due to the cost of ammo. Start reloading the '06 and get your feet wet. Meanwhile keep your eyes open for a 338 and study the ballistics charts, read this forum and become familiar with the different 338 bullets. There are a lot of cartridges out there and maybe the 338 RUM is bigger than you want/need. Maybe the 338WM is perfect, or maybe just a larger .30cal rifle ? The 300RUM is a phenomenal cartridge that should be given a serious look. I'd choose the 300WM over the 338WM, due to it's better trajectory. I'd pick the 300RUM over either of them, as it's pretty impressive. But only you can make the choice, as you know how/where/what you will be using it for. As far as scopes, you get what you pay for. The Nikon's and Bushnells are well thought of (the elite line), as are others (just do a search here on the forum). Hope this helped, but you probably have more questions now than before. AJ [/QUOTE]
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