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338 Allen vs. 338 Snipe tac vs. 338 XT - Which one?
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<blockquote data-quote="AJ Peacock" data-source="post: 294604" data-attributes="member: 4885"><p>I can only comment on the 338 Allen Magnum. I have a 32" barrelled 338AM that was built by Kirby Allen. I use a very mild load in my rifle and average 3270fps with the 300gr SMK. You asked about shooting to 2000yds +, I've only shot mine to 1500yds and have not had problems hitting elk vital sized targets to that distance (assuming I judge the wind correctly). I use jameson brass and can get 5-6 reloads on the brass before the shoulder is worked to the point that I can't resize it enough to feel comfortable using it in hunting. I could probably anneal the brass, but it is a high enough powered load that I feel fine throwing it out after 4-5 firings. </p><p></p><p>My rifle weighs just under 18lbs with a harris bipod attached. (Includes a 3.5x15x50 Nightforce NXS scope and 2 sets of steel nightforce rings, very large slab brake and adjustable McMillan A5 Stock. A BAT machine 1.55" action was used for my rifle.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps. Much more info is available in the search area, in fact if I remember correctly, Kirby even posted a comparison of the different 338 boomers several months ago.</p><p></p><p>AJ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ Peacock, post: 294604, member: 4885"] I can only comment on the 338 Allen Magnum. I have a 32" barrelled 338AM that was built by Kirby Allen. I use a very mild load in my rifle and average 3270fps with the 300gr SMK. You asked about shooting to 2000yds +, I've only shot mine to 1500yds and have not had problems hitting elk vital sized targets to that distance (assuming I judge the wind correctly). I use jameson brass and can get 5-6 reloads on the brass before the shoulder is worked to the point that I can't resize it enough to feel comfortable using it in hunting. I could probably anneal the brass, but it is a high enough powered load that I feel fine throwing it out after 4-5 firings. My rifle weighs just under 18lbs with a harris bipod attached. (Includes a 3.5x15x50 Nightforce NXS scope and 2 sets of steel nightforce rings, very large slab brake and adjustable McMillan A5 Stock. A BAT machine 1.55" action was used for my rifle. Hope this helps. Much more info is available in the search area, in fact if I remember correctly, Kirby even posted a comparison of the different 338 boomers several months ago. AJ [/QUOTE]
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