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thoughts on 338 Lapua and 300RUM
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<blockquote data-quote="älg" data-source="post: 201295" data-attributes="member: 2995"><p>Reinwood:</p><p></p><p>if you are not reloading, the 300 rum is a better choice- I dont know whereabouts ion EUrope you are but usually you will have more chances of buying 300 rum hunting ammunition thsn 338 lapua hunting ammo.- and 300 rum will normally be cheaper.</p><p></p><p>What distances are you thinking of shooting? what is the biggest animal you will shoot at long range ?? I reckon it may be red deer, since I do not think you may have too many chances at LR moose in wooded areas.</p><p></p><p>And for red deer, the 300 RUm should suffice.-</p><p></p><p>If you are going to shoot over say 800 or more meters, maybe the 338 lapua will have an edge but consider using ther 300 SMk for that. I think ( I havent raun the math) the 225 accubonds dont have high BC as to be over the 300 rum with the 200 accubonds except energy wise. The 208 max seems a good choice for the 300 rum with BC on the high .6</p><p></p><p>The 338 lapua will surely kick more also. You will normally need a heavier rifle to shoot comfortably, and a longer barrel to use all its potential.</p><p></p><p>With that said, for really long range the 338 lapua is better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="älg, post: 201295, member: 2995"] Reinwood: if you are not reloading, the 300 rum is a better choice- I dont know whereabouts ion EUrope you are but usually you will have more chances of buying 300 rum hunting ammunition thsn 338 lapua hunting ammo.- and 300 rum will normally be cheaper. What distances are you thinking of shooting? what is the biggest animal you will shoot at long range ?? I reckon it may be red deer, since I do not think you may have too many chances at LR moose in wooded areas. And for red deer, the 300 RUm should suffice.- If you are going to shoot over say 800 or more meters, maybe the 338 lapua will have an edge but consider using ther 300 SMk for that. I think ( I havent raun the math) the 225 accubonds dont have high BC as to be over the 300 rum with the 200 accubonds except energy wise. The 208 max seems a good choice for the 300 rum with BC on the high .6 The 338 lapua will surely kick more also. You will normally need a heavier rifle to shoot comfortably, and a longer barrel to use all its potential. With that said, for really long range the 338 lapua is better. [/QUOTE]
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