What LR 338 cartridge???

[270quest]

I finally think this is the winter I’m going to build a LR 338....basically a LR hunter...A Remington 700 action, a proof CF barrel at 26”, and a manners or McMillan. Nothing to special but I’m curious on thoughts of what round....Want more punch than a 338. Win Mag but want to keep it in a .532 magnum(no lapua)....what woul you choose? 338 RUM, 33 Nosler, 338 edge? Something else? I’m open to suggestions.

 

[MallardAddict]

My vote goes to the edge

 

[270quest]

Or do I keep it simpler and buy say a Weatherby Accumark 338-378?

 

[bowtech3dhunter]

What about 338 Remington ultra mag


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[4ester]

Edge has the edge in that bolt face.


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[Downeaster]

Im partial to the RUM, but they all have pluses and minuses in each column.
300gr Bergers and H1000 or Retumbo are like peanut butter and jelly.
It's an addictive path youre turning down...enjoy

 

[slick]

What about 338 Remington ultra mag


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He mentioned the RUM case in the original post.

+1 on the edge


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[Wapiti1]

RUM or Edge depending on what bullet and velocity you are thinking about. I went 338 RUM on a Savage build with an eye to shooting mainly 250gr bullets. I get where I want to go with the RUM for those. If I want to shoot 300's, I'll punch it out to the edge chamber.

Jeremy

 

[CApighunter]

I’m planning something similar and I’ve settled on the 338 RUM.

 

[Ryan Avery]

I would get a +P Edge. Shot a moose with one at 1775 and a bull at 1583.

 

[JohnB]

I would get a +P Edge. Shot a moose with one at 1775 and a bull at 1583.

Yards? Goddamn I cant shoot that many feet! The post rifle season goal is to get a bit more proficient!

 

[Ryan Avery]

Yards? Goddamn I cant shoot that many feet! The post rifle season goal is to get a bit more proficient!

I have a self-imposed limit of 1200 yards now and that's only if conditions are right. I personally don't think bullet-design is there yet for much father.

 

[1shotgear]

Take a look at the 338 Sherman Magnum! It uses a regular magnum bolt face and is based off of the 300 PRC case so it's easy to source brass.

 

[Geewhiz]

338 RUM but you might have a hard time finding brass.

 

[762 ULTRAMAGA]

Take a look at the 338 Sherman Magnum! It uses a regular magnum bolt face and is based off of the 300 PRC case so it's easy to source brass.

Why the heck would you go through the trouble of dicking with case forming, and custom dies etc. when the 338 Rum/Edge will kick the crap out of it??
With readily available brass

 

[338edge]

Or do I keep it simpler and buy say a Weatherby Accumark 338-378?

Weatherby Accumark in the 338 Lapua range certified is a great choice for a factory setup. For custom go with what Ryan said about the +p Edge.

 

[Stefan]

Edge is probably the best choice.

 

[Jeff O]

Hey quest i run a 338 edge with a 30"tube. I love it and it is getting better with every squeeze of the trigger.

 

[coloradocelt]

338 Win Mag, 200 grain accubond or 210 grain partition at 3100fps. Much easier to get components and cheaper to shoot.

 

[Alaskanopolis]

Accumark pro or elite in 338-378.