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New Rifle choices, need opinions, .300WBY, 300RUM, or 338RUM??
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<blockquote data-quote="rbTanzan" data-source="post: 752075" data-attributes="member: 53978"><p>A couple of points to remember:</p><p></p><p>1. Since you have a 7mSTW, something with a significant increase in power and potential for large animals should be considered. That means the 338 is really the choice over the 300's. </p><p></p><p>2. The 338 Lapua has the most capacity for hot handloads. If you don't like it for practice you can load it down to 338 WM or 340 Weatherby. But the Lapua has extra capacity for premium hunting loads.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I don't shoot over 400 yards in Africa, and most everything is under 300. This makes the 338 WinMag with a 225 TTSX (.514BC) the cat's meow. I like a light rifle and have had two scoped Tikkas in 7.5 pounds. They jump a little but are accurate. Recoil with a Limbsaver is a joy, and I wouldn't want a brake on a hunting rifle. These days I mostly carry a 416Rig, 350 gn TSX at 2825fps. It has all the distance I need, and backup power for anything. From that perspective, the Lapua looks like a nice pairing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbTanzan, post: 752075, member: 53978"] A couple of points to remember: 1. Since you have a 7mSTW, something with a significant increase in power and potential for large animals should be considered. That means the 338 is really the choice over the 300's. 2. The 338 Lapua has the most capacity for hot handloads. If you don't like it for practice you can load it down to 338 WM or 340 Weatherby. But the Lapua has extra capacity for premium hunting loads. Personally, I don't shoot over 400 yards in Africa, and most everything is under 300. This makes the 338 WinMag with a 225 TTSX (.514BC) the cat's meow. I like a light rifle and have had two scoped Tikkas in 7.5 pounds. They jump a little but are accurate. Recoil with a Limbsaver is a joy, and I wouldn't want a brake on a hunting rifle. These days I mostly carry a 416Rig, 350 gn TSX at 2825fps. It has all the distance I need, and backup power for anything. From that perspective, the Lapua looks like a nice pairing. [/QUOTE]
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