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Question for any Smith’s on custom build up.
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<blockquote data-quote="Guest" data-source="post: 75653"><p>TommyB, I read what said about a 338 being loaded down to 160 grain bullets. Forget it!</p><p>You really don't want to go lighter than 225 grain. They will be all over the place as far as accuaracy goes.</p><p>If you go with a slower twist to stabilze lighter bullets then you suffer with the heavy bullets. If you do go with a 338 caliber find a good load with a 225 or 250 and stick with it. The 225 accubond might be a good choice for your work. </p><p></p><p>I agree with Ric 110% about the WSM. The WSM has great ballistics, and recoil is more tolerable. I didn't think they made it in 338 WSM. I think its a 325 WSM. I haven't heard anything about that caliber. I think the 300 WSM is a nice caliber. But you seem set on the 338. That's ok, I don't own a 30 cal either. I actually have a 338 Lapua.</p><p></p><p>Remember the old Nissan 280ZX commercials "You really don't need to go zero to 60 in 8.6 seconds, but knowing you could is awesome!"</p><p>That's what the 338 for whitetail and black bear is like.</p><p>It is awesome!</p><p></p><p>The best cailber for what you want:</p><p>Lightweight</p><p>Accuracte to 300 yards for WT and Bear.</p><p>Great bullet selection</p><p>....a good old .308</p><p>But that's not the 280ZX</p><p></p><p>Good Luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guest, post: 75653"] TommyB, I read what said about a 338 being loaded down to 160 grain bullets. Forget it! You really don't want to go lighter than 225 grain. They will be all over the place as far as accuaracy goes. If you go with a slower twist to stabilze lighter bullets then you suffer with the heavy bullets. If you do go with a 338 caliber find a good load with a 225 or 250 and stick with it. The 225 accubond might be a good choice for your work. I agree with Ric 110% about the WSM. The WSM has great ballistics, and recoil is more tolerable. I didn't think they made it in 338 WSM. I think its a 325 WSM. I haven't heard anything about that caliber. I think the 300 WSM is a nice caliber. But you seem set on the 338. That's ok, I don't own a 30 cal either. I actually have a 338 Lapua. Remember the old Nissan 280ZX commercials "You really don't need to go zero to 60 in 8.6 seconds, but knowing you could is awesome!" That's what the 338 for whitetail and black bear is like. It is awesome! The best cailber for what you want: Lightweight Accuracte to 300 yards for WT and Bear. Great bullet selection ....a good old .308 But that's not the 280ZX Good Luck [/QUOTE]
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