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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="remingtonman_25_06" data-source="post: 228226" data-attributes="member: 1403"><p>I would go with the 300 WM, but thats just me. It hits harder (on paper) at long range, shoots flatter, drifts less, retains more velocity (all these aint on paper either). All the right choices for a LR cartrdige if you ask me...</p><p></p><p>The 338 WM just isn't a long range rifle. </p><p></p><p>Let me rephrase it, out to 600 yards you wont notice much difference. Past 600 yards, gimme the 300 WM every time. </p><p></p><p>I hastily dissagree with the poster who says the 300 WM is not a 500 yard elk rifle. You obviously havent' seen that many elk shoulder shot with 180-200g bullets to know that they put elk down right now. I've seen a chit pile of elk killed from 500-800 yards with 300 WM's and good 180-200g bullets when properly placed, which is the shoulder if you want elk to drop on the spot.</p><p></p><p>Theres nothing the 300 win mag cant do that the 338 does. Except for maybe if you load the 338 w/250g bullet, it will shoot from ahole to brisket. However, its not my opinion anyone should be taking as shots or any other raking shot on elk as its not a killing shot in the first place. A 30 cal 200g bullet will provide all the penetration you need from any reasonable angle to put an elk on his as quicker then chit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="remingtonman_25_06, post: 228226, member: 1403"] I would go with the 300 WM, but thats just me. It hits harder (on paper) at long range, shoots flatter, drifts less, retains more velocity (all these aint on paper either). All the right choices for a LR cartrdige if you ask me... The 338 WM just isn't a long range rifle. Let me rephrase it, out to 600 yards you wont notice much difference. Past 600 yards, gimme the 300 WM every time. I hastily dissagree with the poster who says the 300 WM is not a 500 yard elk rifle. You obviously havent' seen that many elk shoulder shot with 180-200g bullets to know that they put elk down right now. I've seen a chit pile of elk killed from 500-800 yards with 300 WM's and good 180-200g bullets when properly placed, which is the shoulder if you want elk to drop on the spot. Theres nothing the 300 win mag cant do that the 338 does. Except for maybe if you load the 338 w/250g bullet, it will shoot from ahole to brisket. However, its not my opinion anyone should be taking as shots or any other raking shot on elk as its not a killing shot in the first place. A 30 cal 200g bullet will provide all the penetration you need from any reasonable angle to put an elk on his as quicker then chit. [/QUOTE]
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