300 RUM or 338 Win Mag?
- Thread starter duster
- Start date
Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum
What's the weigh of your set-up approximately? And the brake? What distances are you shooting?
Bearman375
Well-Known Member
Maybe 4 lbs or so, I've got the T'SOB mount on it with 3 or 4 rings. It's just a multi ported brake that's screwed on…SSK brake. With my contender in 338 JDJ (a 444 marlin case necked down) I killed my best bull at 300 yards, using a 200 grain hornady. I've shot several deer and antelope at 400 and a wee bit further. I sight 3" high at 100 with all my single shots. Pics are 407 yard antelope and 379 yard coyote. My Encore 338 win mag is getting tested more extensively starting this year
Attachments
It seems your rigs are light weight compared to a number of others on the site. Also your muzzle brakes are , shall we say ,not the most effective and yet recoil doesn't seem to be an issue. Some people are able to tolerate recoil, others not.
Bearman375
Well-Known Member
I'm a 64 year old ex powerlifting guy and currently work out 5 days a week, health nut, eat clean…no drinks or smoking. I'm still very strong and fit….not boasting just the way it is. Anyway, not much into the frills, 2x7, 3x9, currently running several 3x12, all Burris pistol scopes, no bi pod, etc. just basic bigger calbers and lots of shooting. I just retired so I'll really be hammering the animals now. If you need specifics on any of my stuff, I'll shoot you my cell. Be glad to help if I can? I got all kinds of wildcat pistols
It's great that you stay fit.It carries over into everything you do.
I get what you're saying about doing a lot of shooting helping with handling recoil. After not shooting for a while each winter I need To get used to shooting my 375 JDJ all over again. I have found the recoil is worse if you grip it with a death grip. As soon as I'm able to relax my grip and ride out the muzzle rise, not fight it, I can then shoot 20-30 rounds at a sitting.
Bearman375
Well-Known Member
I've got really good tips for big guns, rifle and pistol I shoot big rifles too
big johnson
Well-Known Member
Bearman I might have a chance to pick up a 338 JDJ barrel with all the goodies and shot very little. what do you think it's worth?
Bearman375
Well-Known Member
Ok, is it for contender? I'm asking because there was 338-06 JDJ too for the Encore. I need more details, you can call me if u want ? 406-868-6854
