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Non-belted mag for 700yd elk- caliber help
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1750670" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I'm with the 338 guys, The 338's and Elk just go together. The distance, the altitude and the size of a bull Elk needs/can use a bigger bullet. One of the best Elk cartridges I ever saw was the 8 mm Remington magnum (A 323 diameter bullet) but the 338 became almost the gold standard so here we are.</p><p></p><p>I recommend any of the non wildcats for what you want to avoid any issues. I hunted with a 338 RUM foe many years and found it to be great for Elk at distances of up to 1100 yards (That's as far as i had ballistic data for it and that was a very reasonable</p><p>distance and capability for the cartridge.</p><p></p><p>For what you want, I would recommend the 338 RUM or the 338 Lapua. there are other wildcats that will have higher velocities, but the ballistics have very little advantage for the trouble especially if you are new to reloading.</p><p></p><p>I have many wildcats that are great but can be difficult at times, But there is something to be said for the factory chambers in custom rifles.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1750670, member: 2736"] I'm with the 338 guys, The 338's and Elk just go together. The distance, the altitude and the size of a bull Elk needs/can use a bigger bullet. One of the best Elk cartridges I ever saw was the 8 mm Remington magnum (A 323 diameter bullet) but the 338 became almost the gold standard so here we are. I recommend any of the non wildcats for what you want to avoid any issues. I hunted with a 338 RUM foe many years and found it to be great for Elk at distances of up to 1100 yards (That's as far as i had ballistic data for it and that was a very reasonable distance and capability for the cartridge. For what you want, I would recommend the 338 RUM or the 338 Lapua. there are other wildcats that will have higher velocities, but the ballistics have very little advantage for the trouble especially if you are new to reloading. I have many wildcats that are great but can be difficult at times, But there is something to be said for the factory chambers in custom rifles. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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