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Are the .338s becoming pointless?
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<blockquote data-quote="110len" data-source="post: 1974213" data-attributes="member: 93173"><p>I don't think they're pointless - they're just not the trend (or where the money is) at present. PRS competition and the availability of superb 6 and 6.5 mm bullets have everyone's attention right now. Inexpensive, low recoil, high BC bullets coupled with the fact that not many people have access to 1K+ ranges has turned many shooters in this direction. Shot placement is still paramount for hunting especially with smaller calibers but there's no comparison to the energy delivered at distance. Hitting steel at 1200 yds with a 338 and watching it swing versus hitting it with a 6mm and not even budge is a big difference. There are many great shooters out there but, not wanting to offend anyone either, I can't help but wonder</p><p>what you're learning about recoil management etc. when you're shooting a 20+ pound rifle with a 5 port brake and a 105gr. bullet? Might be a bit humbling when you get behind something a more persuasive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="110len, post: 1974213, member: 93173"] I don’t think they’re pointless - they’re just not the trend (or where the money is) at present. PRS competition and the availability of superb 6 and 6.5 mm bullets have everyone’s attention right now. Inexpensive, low recoil, high BC bullets coupled with the fact that not many people have access to 1K+ ranges has turned many shooters in this direction. Shot placement is still paramount for hunting especially with smaller calibers but there’s no comparison to the energy delivered at distance. Hitting steel at 1200 yds with a 338 and watching it swing versus hitting it with a 6mm and not even budge is a big difference. There are many great shooters out there but, not wanting to offend anyone either, I can’t help but wonder what you’re learning about recoil management etc. when you're shooting a 20+ pound rifle with a 5 port brake and a 105gr. bullet? Might be a bit humbling when you get behind something a more persuasive. [/QUOTE]
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