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Difference between 338 Edge and 338 RUM?
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<blockquote data-quote="freema" data-source="post: 694659" data-attributes="member: 37007"><p>I started first using the Retumbo and 250 gr. bullets. I was using 250 SMK and 250 Sierra GameKing . The purpose was to have the best accuracy for target shooting and just change from SMK to GameKing and maintain the point of impact. I was using 96 gr. of Retumbo and the accuracy tested at 200 meters was not so great. I was told later on by a gunsmith that the velocity in those rifle was too high and I should try lighter loads and heavier bullet. I then tried 85 gr. of Retumbo using the 300 SMK and the result was phenomenal!! I shot 2 groups of 3 rounds at 200 meters and in both cases the bullets were all touching each other. So following this, I came to the conclusion that my rifle "disgest" the heavier bullet better. Next plan was to shift my target / hunting bullet weight to 300 gr. Shopped around and bought Nosler 300 gr. Accubond and Berger 300 Gr. Match Hybrid OTM Tactical. BTW, Nosler website do not show the 300 gr. Accubond but they exist. When I opened the box of the Nosler's, there was a paper with recipe showing "For best accuracy 84 gr. of H1000" so I applied this and the results were OK with the Nosler bullets but excellent with the Berger. The COAL for the Nosler's was 3.580" to fit the magazine during hunting season but the Berger was 3.850" (maybe 3.950" don't remeber now??) and do not touch the rifling. I will continue experimenting by increasing the loads for the with the Retumbo and H1000 and shooting 300-400-500 meters; some say accuracy improves over higher distance as these heavy bullets will stabilize. I also need a higher magnification scope to shoot at longer distances. That's why I posted an add for a Bushnell Tactical 4.5-30. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Here's a picture of my rifle. The barrel is a piece of art!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="freema, post: 694659, member: 37007"] I started first using the Retumbo and 250 gr. bullets. I was using 250 SMK and 250 Sierra GameKing . The purpose was to have the best accuracy for target shooting and just change from SMK to GameKing and maintain the point of impact. I was using 96 gr. of Retumbo and the accuracy tested at 200 meters was not so great. I was told later on by a gunsmith that the velocity in those rifle was too high and I should try lighter loads and heavier bullet. I then tried 85 gr. of Retumbo using the 300 SMK and the result was phenomenal!! I shot 2 groups of 3 rounds at 200 meters and in both cases the bullets were all touching each other. So following this, I came to the conclusion that my rifle "disgest" the heavier bullet better. Next plan was to shift my target / hunting bullet weight to 300 gr. Shopped around and bought Nosler 300 gr. Accubond and Berger 300 Gr. Match Hybrid OTM Tactical. BTW, Nosler website do not show the 300 gr. Accubond but they exist. When I opened the box of the Nosler's, there was a paper with recipe showing "For best accuracy 84 gr. of H1000" so I applied this and the results were OK with the Nosler bullets but excellent with the Berger. The COAL for the Nosler's was 3.580" to fit the magazine during hunting season but the Berger was 3.850" (maybe 3.950" don't remeber now??) and do not touch the rifling. I will continue experimenting by increasing the loads for the with the Retumbo and H1000 and shooting 300-400-500 meters; some say accuracy improves over higher distance as these heavy bullets will stabilize. I also need a higher magnification scope to shoot at longer distances. That's why I posted an add for a Bushnell Tactical 4.5-30. Here's a picture of my rifle. The barrel is a piece of art! [/QUOTE]
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