Yeah I’m not sure you can fit a 236 in 338 federal. I know my rcm will push a 225 right at 2700. Lighter than 236 but still doing pretty good. There’s very little information on 20” 338 win mags despite several companies having made them over the years and Ruger still making them. Most data I’ve...
I have a deal cooking to trade one of my right hand M77’s in 25-06 for a blued and wood left handed model 70 in 338 win mag (plus boot). I’d prefer something stainless and synthetic for Alaska but if the deals right I think I’d just have it Cerakoted and have a McMillan stock made for it.
I’m a...
I’m starting to plan a few hunts in Alaska hopefully in the next few years. I’m left handed and always have shot right handed rifles. I find when shooting at non dangerous game from prone there is almost no disadvantage to a right handed rifle.
I’d like to build a rifle for Alaska as I don’t...
What kind of velocity are you getting out of the Alaskan? Don’t those come with a 20” barrel? I’m eyeing a left handed model 70 I’m considering purchasing for upcoming planned Alaskan hunts but the barrel is 26” long and I’d be considering chopping that down at least 2-4”
Tough to beat a Ruger American I have a few of them. I’d wait for the gen 2 in 6mm creedmoor just because I think that cartridge is so cool and is readily available now. 243 6.5 creed 7mm-08 or 308 will all do what you’re asking.