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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
OK, I think I almost figured out what I want, couple more ????
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<blockquote data-quote="sambo3006" data-source="post: 96856" data-attributes="member: 2740"><p>Just to stir the pot a little, I have a 338RUM that I bought specifically for elk (and maybe other big stuff if I ever get to). Since this gun was bought for elk, I went with the 338 since there are heavier hunting bullets available in 338 caliber than 30 cal. I know some guys are using SMK's and other match bullets with success, but I want to stick with a bullet designed for large game. Like a few of the posts, I wanted a rifle light enough to carry around the mountains if neccessary. I don't plan on shooting past 500-600 yds, so the .550 BC bullets that I shoot have amply flat trajectory. If I ever hunted dangerous game, the 275 gr A Frame would be hard to beat. Incidentally, I shot a whitetail button buck with it in December and he was mighty impressed with the 225 gr AB. This gun is ported, and the recoil is similar to a .270 with no muzzle jump.</p><p>I'm NOT slamming people who use match bullets for hunting as obviously they shoot lots of game with good success. It's just not for me. Just another perspective for you. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sambo3006, post: 96856, member: 2740"] Just to stir the pot a little, I have a 338RUM that I bought specifically for elk (and maybe other big stuff if I ever get to). Since this gun was bought for elk, I went with the 338 since there are heavier hunting bullets available in 338 caliber than 30 cal. I know some guys are using SMK's and other match bullets with success, but I want to stick with a bullet designed for large game. Like a few of the posts, I wanted a rifle light enough to carry around the mountains if neccessary. I don't plan on shooting past 500-600 yds, so the .550 BC bullets that I shoot have amply flat trajectory. If I ever hunted dangerous game, the 275 gr A Frame would be hard to beat. Incidentally, I shot a whitetail button buck with it in December and he was mighty impressed with the 225 gr AB. This gun is ported, and the recoil is similar to a .270 with no muzzle jump. I'm NOT slamming people who use match bullets for hunting as obviously they shoot lots of game with good success. It's just not for me. Just another perspective for you. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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