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Should I add 338 to my hunting rifles?
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<blockquote data-quote="F&amp;H1821" data-source="post: 2198693" data-attributes="member: 117790"><p>Thanks to everyone for a lot of great information.</p><p></p><p>First, sorry for the original word choice on the title of the post. The forum administrator corrected it for me, and I should have known better after 35 years in the natural resources profession (including collaboration with social scientists).</p><p></p><p>Anyway, to contribute my 2 cents here, I see there have been no opinions on the 33 Nosler. That is the rifle that I am currently considering (Nosler's M48 Long Range is only 8 lbs, so can keep it around 10 with glass), the action is modest length (approx. 30-06 in length), and the ballistics are getting close to 338 RUM and Lapua. Dies, factory ammo (incl. 265 Accubond long range) and brass are currently available (though a delay may allow prices to come back down a bit). See the following review. Also, found a cool one by Spomer reviewing all of the various 338 cartridges but can't seem to relocate it.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://skyaboveus.com/hunting-shooting/Best-338-Magnum-Showdown-at-the-High-Power-Corral[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Regarding my 375 H&H, it is just broken in, and I have yet to test accuracy at modest ranges, 400 yards or so. Also, it would be good to have two large bore rifles, with my son hopefully joining the 2022 elk camp. However, he has already displayed some proficiency with the 300 Win Mag, harvesting a dandy MN whitetail in recent years. Two key components of my own hunting ethics: 1. Get closer if possible, and 2. "Use enough gun" (a la Ruark). And 3. Practice at distances longer than I will be harvesting animals at. Confidence in both the equipment and myself goes a long way.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="F&H1821, post: 2198693, member: 117790"] Thanks to everyone for a lot of great information. First, sorry for the original word choice on the title of the post. The forum administrator corrected it for me, and I should have known better after 35 years in the natural resources profession (including collaboration with social scientists). Anyway, to contribute my 2 cents here, I see there have been no opinions on the 33 Nosler. That is the rifle that I am currently considering (Nosler's M48 Long Range is only 8 lbs, so can keep it around 10 with glass), the action is modest length (approx. 30-06 in length), and the ballistics are getting close to 338 RUM and Lapua. Dies, factory ammo (incl. 265 Accubond long range) and brass are currently available (though a delay may allow prices to come back down a bit). See the following review. Also, found a cool one by Spomer reviewing all of the various 338 cartridges but can't seem to relocate it. [URL unfurl="true"]https://skyaboveus.com/hunting-shooting/Best-338-Magnum-Showdown-at-the-High-Power-Corral[/URL] Regarding my 375 H&H, it is just broken in, and I have yet to test accuracy at modest ranges, 400 yards or so. Also, it would be good to have two large bore rifles, with my son hopefully joining the 2022 elk camp. However, he has already displayed some proficiency with the 300 Win Mag, harvesting a dandy MN whitetail in recent years. Two key components of my own hunting ethics: 1. Get closer if possible, and 2. "Use enough gun" (a la Ruark). And 3. Practice at distances longer than I will be harvesting animals at. Confidence in both the equipment and myself goes a long way. Thanks again! [/QUOTE]
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