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<blockquote data-quote="mcmurray" data-source="post: 355876" data-attributes="member: 9432"><p>I have a Shawn Carlock .338 Edge that I had built for the same purpose. I carry the gun all over Montana hunting Elk, Deer, and Antelope. I has an HS precision stock, DE cheek piece, 30" barrel and Shawn's mid sized muzzle break. I mounted a 50mm 5.5 X 22 Nightforce scope and the whole package weights just under 12lbs. My only complaint is the 30" barrel. When you carry the gun using a standard sling it always wants to slide backward off your shoulder. Especially when you are trying to glass. I will be trying one of the "Double Slings" that are being sold on this site next season to remedy that problem. Shawn suggests that you carry the gun in a pack designed to hold the rifle and other gear. You can look at Shawn's site at <a href="http://www.defensiveedge.net" target="_blank">www.defensiveedge.net</a> and can get an idea of what he uses to make a gun in that weight class.</p><p> </p><p>I love the big .338 Mathking bullet and it high BC. If your into long range hunting the heavier projectile and the higher the BC help you perform more consistently under field conditions. You still have to be good at estimating the wind and conditions but a bullet with these characteristics is a real plus. IMHO I would go with the .338 over the .30 just for those reasons. BOTH will do the job.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck and have fun!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcmurray, post: 355876, member: 9432"] I have a Shawn Carlock .338 Edge that I had built for the same purpose. I carry the gun all over Montana hunting Elk, Deer, and Antelope. I has an HS precision stock, DE cheek piece, 30" barrel and Shawn's mid sized muzzle break. I mounted a 50mm 5.5 X 22 Nightforce scope and the whole package weights just under 12lbs. My only complaint is the 30" barrel. When you carry the gun using a standard sling it always wants to slide backward off your shoulder. Especially when you are trying to glass. I will be trying one of the "Double Slings" that are being sold on this site next season to remedy that problem. Shawn suggests that you carry the gun in a pack designed to hold the rifle and other gear. You can look at Shawn's site at [URL="http://www.defensiveedge.net"]www.defensiveedge.net[/URL] and can get an idea of what he uses to make a gun in that weight class. I love the big .338 Mathking bullet and it high BC. If your into long range hunting the heavier projectile and the higher the BC help you perform more consistently under field conditions. You still have to be good at estimating the wind and conditions but a bullet with these characteristics is a real plus. IMHO I would go with the .338 over the .30 just for those reasons. BOTH will do the job. Good luck and have fun! [/QUOTE]
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