Gen273
WKR
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Anyone here have any experience with the 338 Ruger Compact Magnum?
I have one. Called in a black bear used it. What are you wanting to know?
One shot, but could have done same with 243
I went the absurd route of building a Ti action carbon barrel custom 338 RCM. With a 20” barrel I’m getting ~2730fps with the 230gr ELD-X (61.5gr of RL-17.) I built it fkr mountain hunting in AK. I’ve only shot a black beer in the face with it so far. I used it on an unsuccessful sheep hunt and will be taking it on a sheep and goat hunt this year. The rifle is really accurate. I plan on cutting the barrel down even more and trying the 185gr cutting edge raptors with it.
Can you cut down a carbon barrel? Or will you just have to throw on a new shorter barrel?
Really nice rifle though, like the idea of it as a mountain rifle where bears may also be an opportunity.
I don’t have any regrets and I load for it. The velocities I stated above are my loads.That's a great looking rifle! Are you reloading for it? Do you have any regrets as far as caliber choice?
According to my gunsmith he can cut it down.Can you cut down a carbon barrel? Or will you just have to throw on a new shorter barrel?
Really nice rifle though, like the idea of it as a mountain rifle where bears may also be an opportunity.