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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 2679346" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>This debate has been going on for a long time now. In my opinion, if your looking for a competition round in 338 caliber, your best to limit your capacity to the size of my 338 Raptor or the slightly smaller capacity 33 xc. The reason is mainly barrel life consideration. If your wanting only a dedicated long or extreme range big game hunting system, the. Stepping up to the larger cheytac class 338s such as my 338 Allen Mag and similar rounds makes much more sense because of the somewhat limited shooting volume associated with this type of use.</p><p></p><p>for comp, if you want to step up ballistically, it is wise to step up in caliber which will also offer increased throat life. For example, my 375 Allen Mag has even better predicted throat life as my 338 Raptor, and around 30% longer throat life then my 338 Allen Mag.</p><p></p><p>aside from barrel life and ballistics for consideration, felt recoil may also be something of interest, in a standard weight rifle in these class of rounds, the 338 Raptor/33xc with quality muzzle brakes will be extremely comfortable to shoot. Stepping up to the chey tac class case in 338 will produce more felt recoil but still extremely comfortable. Most are simply amazed how easy shooting my XHS rifles in 338 AM are. Stepping up to the 375 cal with the better and best long range projo weights simply add more recoil. Again, not severe by any means but enough that you really do notice it after a good shooting session compared to the smaller 338. It is for this reason i generally prefer 375 cal weights in the 375-400 gr but not heavier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 2679346, member: 10"] This debate has been going on for a long time now. In my opinion, if your looking for a competition round in 338 caliber, your best to limit your capacity to the size of my 338 Raptor or the slightly smaller capacity 33 xc. The reason is mainly barrel life consideration. If your wanting only a dedicated long or extreme range big game hunting system, the. Stepping up to the larger cheytac class 338s such as my 338 Allen Mag and similar rounds makes much more sense because of the somewhat limited shooting volume associated with this type of use. for comp, if you want to step up ballistically, it is wise to step up in caliber which will also offer increased throat life. For example, my 375 Allen Mag has even better predicted throat life as my 338 Raptor, and around 30% longer throat life then my 338 Allen Mag. aside from barrel life and ballistics for consideration, felt recoil may also be something of interest, in a standard weight rifle in these class of rounds, the 338 Raptor/33xc with quality muzzle brakes will be extremely comfortable to shoot. Stepping up to the chey tac class case in 338 will produce more felt recoil but still extremely comfortable. Most are simply amazed how easy shooting my XHS rifles in 338 AM are. Stepping up to the 375 cal with the better and best long range projo weights simply add more recoil. Again, not severe by any means but enough that you really do notice it after a good shooting session compared to the smaller 338. It is for this reason i generally prefer 375 cal weights in the 375-400 gr but not heavier. [/QUOTE]
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