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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 498619" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>From what I have read and experience I have with 338's, this is merely my opinion. The 338 Win is your entry level. Depending on what bullet you are running determines its performance. With the new Hornady 285BTHP it will make this thing an entry level competitor. I have had experience with the 338 Win also and only shot 215SGK out of it. Velocities for the Win are going to be around 2950 for lighter bullets, and when shooting the 300's you looking in the realm of about 2500fps. Distance is 1000 to 1200yds depending on species of game and bullet selection.</p><p></p><p>The next step up is the Edge, RUM, and Lapua. The RUM and EDGE are identical twins ballistacally. The edge in the 3 choices go to the Lapua. It will due a little better than the EDGE and RUM, by 25 to 50 fps with the 300grn bullet. Your going to get between 2700 to 2850 with these 3. These will go to 1000 to 1500 depending on velocity, altitude, and bullet. </p><p></p><p>Now for the smoke wagons, you want the 338-378 Weatherby or the 338AM. They will be the biggest medicine for anything in N. America out to 1500yds plus. The Weatherby can push a 300grn bullet to around 3100fps where the Allen Mag I have seen quoted to 3300 and maybe even 3400, but that is really pushing the cartridge. Distance for these big boys are 1000 to 1800yds depending on bullet and the other variables mentioned.</p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 498619, member: 13275"] From what I have read and experience I have with 338's, this is merely my opinion. The 338 Win is your entry level. Depending on what bullet you are running determines its performance. With the new Hornady 285BTHP it will make this thing an entry level competitor. I have had experience with the 338 Win also and only shot 215SGK out of it. Velocities for the Win are going to be around 2950 for lighter bullets, and when shooting the 300's you looking in the realm of about 2500fps. Distance is 1000 to 1200yds depending on species of game and bullet selection. The next step up is the Edge, RUM, and Lapua. The RUM and EDGE are identical twins ballistacally. The edge in the 3 choices go to the Lapua. It will due a little better than the EDGE and RUM, by 25 to 50 fps with the 300grn bullet. Your going to get between 2700 to 2850 with these 3. These will go to 1000 to 1500 depending on velocity, altitude, and bullet. Now for the smoke wagons, you want the 338-378 Weatherby or the 338AM. They will be the biggest medicine for anything in N. America out to 1500yds plus. The Weatherby can push a 300grn bullet to around 3100fps where the Allen Mag I have seen quoted to 3300 and maybe even 3400, but that is really pushing the cartridge. Distance for these big boys are 1000 to 1800yds depending on bullet and the other variables mentioned. Tank [/QUOTE]
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