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338 win mag effective range?
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<blockquote data-quote="el matador" data-source="post: 1837017" data-attributes="member: 12193"><p>Having owned a 338 Win Mag without a muzzle brake I can tell you something about the recoil. It is stiff. There is a pretty noticeable difference between 225 and 250 grain bullets. Looking at the ballistics you won't gain much by using a 250 in this cartridge. By the time the higher BC starts to pay off you're already running out of poop. A 250 will offer slightly better penetration but unless you're hunting in grizzly country I don't see much point. </p><p></p><p>If recoil ends up being an issue for you with the 338 I wouldn't hesitate to pick up the 300 WSM. I am a big fan of using 338s for elk whenever practical, and for some shooters the recoil makes them not practical. For 600 yard shooting the 300 WSM and a good 180 grain bullet is a pretty decent option.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="el matador, post: 1837017, member: 12193"] Having owned a 338 Win Mag without a muzzle brake I can tell you something about the recoil. It is stiff. There is a pretty noticeable difference between 225 and 250 grain bullets. Looking at the ballistics you won't gain much by using a 250 in this cartridge. By the time the higher BC starts to pay off you're already running out of poop. A 250 will offer slightly better penetration but unless you're hunting in grizzly country I don't see much point. If recoil ends up being an issue for you with the 338 I wouldn't hesitate to pick up the 300 WSM. I am a big fan of using 338s for elk whenever practical, and for some shooters the recoil makes them not practical. For 600 yard shooting the 300 WSM and a good 180 grain bullet is a pretty decent option. [/QUOTE]
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