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<blockquote data-quote="Mike 338" data-source="post: 1095256" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>Lots of very good choices out there. Just about anything with a medium or larger case and a pointy bullet can be made to sing. For long range anything, the rifle should be reasonably accurate (1 moa-ish or better). 338 WM can be quite accurate but IMO can also be very finicky with factory ammo and even a little hard to find a good load for if you reload. Without a brake or at the very least, a good recoil pad, it can pound you pretty hard after 15 or 20 shots to where you just want to put it down for the day. Factory ammo is not on the inexpensive side either. Were it me, I'd hunt with the 338 WM but look for something a little different to get into long range with. There are quite a few inherently accurate standard calibers which are used for long range that can be found through most manufacturers or on the used market at a reasonable cost, are pleasant to shoot and have good ammo availability (match grade offerings) at fair prices if you don't reload. Manufacturers offer certain popular calibers specifically designed for long range applications. The 243 and 308 come to mind. They regularly are used at 600 yards (which is a long distance) and are frequently stretched out to 800 to 1000 and both can be used to hunt in addition to recreational shooting. There are lots of other great caliber choices as well although ammo selection, availability and price should be a consideration until your set up to reload. Or... shoot your 338 WM because you have it which makes a lot of sense too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 338, post: 1095256, member: 41338"] Lots of very good choices out there. Just about anything with a medium or larger case and a pointy bullet can be made to sing. For long range anything, the rifle should be reasonably accurate (1 moa-ish or better). 338 WM can be quite accurate but IMO can also be very finicky with factory ammo and even a little hard to find a good load for if you reload. Without a brake or at the very least, a good recoil pad, it can pound you pretty hard after 15 or 20 shots to where you just want to put it down for the day. Factory ammo is not on the inexpensive side either. Were it me, I'd hunt with the 338 WM but look for something a little different to get into long range with. There are quite a few inherently accurate standard calibers which are used for long range that can be found through most manufacturers or on the used market at a reasonable cost, are pleasant to shoot and have good ammo availability (match grade offerings) at fair prices if you don't reload. Manufacturers offer certain popular calibers specifically designed for long range applications. The 243 and 308 come to mind. They regularly are used at 600 yards (which is a long distance) and are frequently stretched out to 800 to 1000 and both can be used to hunt in addition to recreational shooting. There are lots of other great caliber choices as well although ammo selection, availability and price should be a consideration until your set up to reload. Or... shoot your 338 WM because you have it which makes a lot of sense too. [/QUOTE]
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