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.338 lapua improved or 338-378 wby improved
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<blockquote data-quote="RDM416" data-source="post: 443079" data-attributes="member: 3745"><p>I have shot the 300 SMKs but it has been a while and I don't have my log book handy to look up, but I am certain you can easily beat 3000 fps with the 338/378 imp. and probably the Lapua imp. also. </p><p></p><p>I have heard the nose slump problem is fixed on the Bergers. I bought a box of 250 early on and worked up the load for my WBY that runs them at 2875 and they shoot so well I have just kept shooting them rather than sending them back for replacement. I have killed several critters with them at ranges from over 900 to as short as 50 and the bullets have performed great. </p><p></p><p>I expect the 285 Hornady will be a good bullet. It will give us 338 guys a heavy bullet with a good bc (I hope) that is actually made for hunting. Some question the use of match bullets for hunting but I have not had any terminal performance problems with them. I am sure I will try the Hornady's when they become available. </p><p></p><p>One option to consider if you are leaning toward the Lapua imp. is the round Kirby Allen developed called the 338 AX (Allen Express). It is an improved Lapua and Kirby is able to supply new Lapua brass for it with the proper headstamp so there is no fireforming of brass required. Kirby has built several rifles for me and they all perform great....... I have 338 AM (chey-tac case) on order from him now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDM416, post: 443079, member: 3745"] I have shot the 300 SMKs but it has been a while and I don't have my log book handy to look up, but I am certain you can easily beat 3000 fps with the 338/378 imp. and probably the Lapua imp. also. I have heard the nose slump problem is fixed on the Bergers. I bought a box of 250 early on and worked up the load for my WBY that runs them at 2875 and they shoot so well I have just kept shooting them rather than sending them back for replacement. I have killed several critters with them at ranges from over 900 to as short as 50 and the bullets have performed great. I expect the 285 Hornady will be a good bullet. It will give us 338 guys a heavy bullet with a good bc (I hope) that is actually made for hunting. Some question the use of match bullets for hunting but I have not had any terminal performance problems with them. I am sure I will try the Hornady's when they become available. One option to consider if you are leaning toward the Lapua imp. is the round Kirby Allen developed called the 338 AX (Allen Express). It is an improved Lapua and Kirby is able to supply new Lapua brass for it with the proper headstamp so there is no fireforming of brass required. Kirby has built several rifles for me and they all perform great....... I have 338 AM (chey-tac case) on order from him now. [/QUOTE]
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