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.338 Win Mag 250 or 300 SMK
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<blockquote data-quote="Long Time Long Ranger" data-source="post: 344955" data-attributes="member: 505"><p>Benchracer, I have shot the 338 winny extensively through the years and currently have one I shoot regularly. You ask if the heavy bullets offered an advantage in this cartridge considering there slower velocity. In my opinion, no. You asked what velocity with the 300 smk. Most accuracy loads I tested topped out in the high 2400's with a 26" barrel. Just for your info the new Hornady 250 match bullet that came out last year has a higher BC than the 250 smk. I tried it and couldn't get it to shoot worth a flitter. The heavy bullets are accurate and will kill stuff just fine if that is your choice. Most of what you read about this cartridge considering it was designed to shoot 250 grain bullets and deliver a crushing blow was before some of the high BC bullets came on the scene and was considering average shots in the 300 yard range and closer. Please don't take sentences out of context on here or anywhere else without trying to understand the overall schema of what the guy was trying to say. There are some guys on here that have quite a bit of knowledge and will try and help you if you let them.</p><p></p><p>After quite a bit of testing with this cartridge the best option for me was the 225 AB. It performs well within the limits of this cartridge and will significantly outperform the 300 win mag or 30-06 on big game within it's optimum range. The slow velocities with the heavy bullets does not make it a top choice at extreme long range. In my opinion it is best suited shooting the 225 AB at 2950 fps. My longest shot with it was a moose at 1100 yards. My opinion is this cartridge is best suited inside of 800 yards and within that range the slow heavy bullets do not justify there use when compared to the 225 AB. You will find that opinions vary but that has been my experience. The 250 AB would also be a good choice but then you get into the recoil issue and I shoot mine without a brake. Best of luck with your choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Long Time Long Ranger, post: 344955, member: 505"] Benchracer, I have shot the 338 winny extensively through the years and currently have one I shoot regularly. You ask if the heavy bullets offered an advantage in this cartridge considering there slower velocity. In my opinion, no. You asked what velocity with the 300 smk. Most accuracy loads I tested topped out in the high 2400's with a 26" barrel. Just for your info the new Hornady 250 match bullet that came out last year has a higher BC than the 250 smk. I tried it and couldn't get it to shoot worth a flitter. The heavy bullets are accurate and will kill stuff just fine if that is your choice. Most of what you read about this cartridge considering it was designed to shoot 250 grain bullets and deliver a crushing blow was before some of the high BC bullets came on the scene and was considering average shots in the 300 yard range and closer. Please don't take sentences out of context on here or anywhere else without trying to understand the overall schema of what the guy was trying to say. There are some guys on here that have quite a bit of knowledge and will try and help you if you let them. After quite a bit of testing with this cartridge the best option for me was the 225 AB. It performs well within the limits of this cartridge and will significantly outperform the 300 win mag or 30-06 on big game within it's optimum range. The slow velocities with the heavy bullets does not make it a top choice at extreme long range. In my opinion it is best suited shooting the 225 AB at 2950 fps. My longest shot with it was a moose at 1100 yards. My opinion is this cartridge is best suited inside of 800 yards and within that range the slow heavy bullets do not justify there use when compared to the 225 AB. You will find that opinions vary but that has been my experience. The 250 AB would also be a good choice but then you get into the recoil issue and I shoot mine without a brake. Best of luck with your choice. [/QUOTE]
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