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.338-06..?
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<blockquote data-quote="Akmtnrunner" data-source="post: 1218000" data-attributes="member: 92526"><p>Game weight and hence, preferred bullet weights are key when comparing 308 vs 338 on the -06 case. If typical 30-06 bullet weights are ideal for the target, no need to go out of the way for the 338-06. However, if one wishes to move 225-250 grains about as fast as the 30-06 moves 180-210 grains for bigger effect on large big game, it's a very attractive cartridge. Performance wise, it has more in common with the 338 win mag than the 30-06 but with the same amount of powder as the latter. It makes a whole lot of sense if you want a light weight moose gun for up to about 500 yards. Other benefits are that it won't kick as hard, will hold more rounds than, and does better with a shorter barrel than the 338 win mag.</p><p></p><p>Though, since you mentioned you have a 300 win mag for longer range, did you consider going with a 358 win? Could be an even handier large big game rifle for up to around 300 yards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Akmtnrunner, post: 1218000, member: 92526"] Game weight and hence, preferred bullet weights are key when comparing 308 vs 338 on the -06 case. If typical 30-06 bullet weights are ideal for the target, no need to go out of the way for the 338-06. However, if one wishes to move 225-250 grains about as fast as the 30-06 moves 180-210 grains for bigger effect on large big game, it's a very attractive cartridge. Performance wise, it has more in common with the 338 win mag than the 30-06 but with the same amount of powder as the latter. It makes a whole lot of sense if you want a light weight moose gun for up to about 500 yards. Other benefits are that it won't kick as hard, will hold more rounds than, and does better with a shorter barrel than the 338 win mag. Though, since you mentioned you have a 300 win mag for longer range, did you consider going with a 358 win? Could be an even handier large big game rifle for up to around 300 yards. [/QUOTE]
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