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<blockquote data-quote="crkckr" data-source="post: 1675670" data-attributes="member: 78056"><p>I have (and love) my Ruger 77 .338 WM. That said, the bottom line on belts is that they are antiques and simply not necessary in todays world. And the cases will stretch (a lot!) on the first firing but that can be compensated for with proper sizing technique, just like with any cartridge. The belt shouldn't cause any problems with accuracy or case life, it just isn't necessary. But hey, if you like belts go for it. If I'd of had a choice when I bought my .338, I would have gotten the RUM but since it didn't exist back then I got the best thing available at the time and have no regrets now. However, if just starting out now, why get an antique belted round when you can get a "normal" cartridge such as the RUM?</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>crkckr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crkckr, post: 1675670, member: 78056"] I have (and love) my Ruger 77 .338 WM. That said, the bottom line on belts is that they are antiques and simply not necessary in todays world. And the cases will stretch (a lot!) on the first firing but that can be compensated for with proper sizing technique, just like with any cartridge. The belt shouldn't cause any problems with accuracy or case life, it just isn't necessary. But hey, if you like belts go for it. If I'd of had a choice when I bought my .338, I would have gotten the RUM but since it didn't exist back then I got the best thing available at the time and have no regrets now. However, if just starting out now, why get an antique belted round when you can get a "normal" cartridge such as the RUM? Cheers, crkckr [/QUOTE]
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