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338 RUM or 33 Nosler
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<blockquote data-quote=".300 Dakota" data-source="post: 2497253" data-attributes="member: 106514"><p>I've shot 338 RUM and .340 Wby, and I currently run a .338 Edge. The answer to your question is whichever one you can find brass for the easiest. ADG has brass for all but the .340, and it can usually be found. Of course, Nosler has much more expensive brass than ADG. </p><p></p><p>Word of caution: if you are building this on a standard 700 magnum action, you're going to run into magazine length issues with a .340 Wby and a .338 Edge. I don't think there would be any real advantage to any of them over the other as far as top loading IF your action port is of correct length. The Wby and Edge will require extra long actions AND magazine parts, even with moderate length-for-caliber bullets (ask me how I know... I built the Edge on a 700 Magnum action and it's a single load proposition unless I use 210 gr bullets or lighter and jump them a half mile to the lands - set up for Hornady 285gr Match). Personally, I would build the 338 RUM for your desired purpose. There isn't that much performance difference in it and the Edge, but considerably more than the 33 Nosler (which inexplicably has the lowest powder capacity of the Nosler magnum cartridges). You can buy 338 RUM brass cheaper than 33 Nosler brass unless you find the .33 in ADG. You'll have an easier time getting an action and bottom metal to accomodate the 338 RUM vs the 340 or Edge. The 338 RUM shoots a solid MOA out of factory BDL rifles, which is saying something. It will have more recoil than your .300, even though slightly less powder. Be prepared.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=".300 Dakota, post: 2497253, member: 106514"] I've shot 338 RUM and .340 Wby, and I currently run a .338 Edge. The answer to your question is whichever one you can find brass for the easiest. ADG has brass for all but the .340, and it can usually be found. Of course, Nosler has much more expensive brass than ADG. Word of caution: if you are building this on a standard 700 magnum action, you're going to run into magazine length issues with a .340 Wby and a .338 Edge. I don't think there would be any real advantage to any of them over the other as far as top loading IF your action port is of correct length. The Wby and Edge will require extra long actions AND magazine parts, even with moderate length-for-caliber bullets (ask me how I know... I built the Edge on a 700 Magnum action and it's a single load proposition unless I use 210 gr bullets or lighter and jump them a half mile to the lands - set up for Hornady 285gr Match). Personally, I would build the 338 RUM for your desired purpose. There isn't that much performance difference in it and the Edge, but considerably more than the 33 Nosler (which inexplicably has the lowest powder capacity of the Nosler magnum cartridges). You can buy 338 RUM brass cheaper than 33 Nosler brass unless you find the .33 in ADG. You'll have an easier time getting an action and bottom metal to accomodate the 338 RUM vs the 340 or Edge. The 338 RUM shoots a solid MOA out of factory BDL rifles, which is saying something. It will have more recoil than your .300, even though slightly less powder. Be prepared. [/QUOTE]
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