Opinions on .338 win. mag.

[lostbackpacker]

As far as over the counter guns......338 win mag sako Finn bear pre Garcia. Nuff said

[RadSav]

I love these "just because" threads! Like a bunch of kids wishing for xmas gifts!!!

But somehow they always gravitate toward a wiener measuring contest. 

I'm surprised the 375 Ruger guys haven't yet shared their "Mine is bigger than yours" tale.

[j_h_nimrod]

Well of you want the entry level 338 get one.  If you want a flat shooting hammer of doom that will give you the max out of a 225 or 250 get bullet  get a 338 rum or 340 wby mag.  The 338 win mag is just flat out disappointing compared to those rifles.

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I take exception to "The 338 win mag is just flat out disappointing compared to those rifles," you will never know the difference between these rounds unless you are shooting beyond 400yds.  Inside that range the difference is negligible and recoil is more manageable with the WM. I love my 338 WM with any 250gr bullet. Was never impressed with the lighter bullets and the heavier bullets are more suited for the bigger mags.

I have much bigger guns but the 338 is a good all around rig, a bit on the big side but not by much.

[SkookumHntr]

 The 338 is probably the ultimate meat hammer for elk!

[JLS]

I think a .375 H&H would be extremely cool to have, if for no other reason than it's such a classic cartridge.

Of course, it would have to be a Winchester Model 70, Super Grade. Oh my, I'm getting flushed just thinking abou it.

[bowhunterwa87]

Would be fun to put big holes in small critters

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Well of you want the entry level 338 get one.  If you want a flat shooting hammer of doom that will give you the max out of a 225 or 250 get bullet  get a 338 rum or 340 wby mag.  The 338 win mag is just flat out disappointing compared to those rifles.

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I take exception to "The 338 win mag is just flat out disappointing compared to those rifles," you will never know the difference between these rounds unless you are shooting beyond 400yds.  Inside that range the difference is negligible and recoil is more manageable with the WM. I love my 338 WM with any 250gr bullet. Was never impressed with the lighter bullets and the heavier bullets are more suited for the bigger mags.

I have much bigger guns but the 338 is a good all around rig, a bit on the big side but not by much.

There is a huge difference inside that range.  A 338 win mag is a fine gun, but I don't consider it a true magnum, it's the 30 06 of the 338 class.  It is under powered and does not give you the full potential of the 338 caliber bullets out there.

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[j_h_nimrod]

I have shot a few blacktails with my 375 H&H. A bit overkill but the deer did not know that. The heavier bullets pretty much punch through, there is very little meat damage.

I have a 450 Ackley that will push 350 gr bullets at ~3000fps. I would like to try that on a deer one of these days.

[j_h_nimrod]

300fps and 400 ft lbs is not a big difference in the scheme of things. With a 200yd zero that equates to a bit unde 4" of difference in drop at 400 yds. I agree the 338 WM is a bit on the soft side for caliber but don't feel the increase in cost, recoil, and power is offset for 99 of 100 shooters out there. Just an opinion. At the same time it is not powerful enough to make a big difference over the 300 WM.

The 338 WM, in reality,  is overpowered for all but the biggest North American game but makes a good all around choice.

[Bob33]

I have found good 30 caliber bullets to be more than adequate for large game animals on several continents. I believe you will have flatter trajectory and slightly less recoil from a 30 caliber magnum than a 338. The bullet selection in 30 caliber is possibly greater than any other.

[BULLBLASTER]

I think a .375 H&H would be extremely cool to have, if for no other reason than it's such a classic cartridge.

Of course, it would have to be a Winchester Model 70, Super Grade. Oh my, I'm getting flushed just thinking abou it.

I was able to borrow a 375 H&H for my elk hunt this year (it was a friends birthday and he told me to take his gun and shoot him a birthday elk) I did just that! I have to be careful how much I think or talk about it because that gun was awesome!!! if I think too hard I will want one. his is a model 70.

[JLS]

I think a .375 H&H would be extremely cool to have, if for no other reason than it's such a classic cartridge.

Of course, it would have to be a Winchester Model 70, Super Grade. Oh my, I'm getting flushed just thinking abou it.

I was able to borrow a 375 H&H for my elk hunt this year (it was a friends birthday and he told me to take his gun and shoot him a birthday elk) I did just that! I have to be careful how much I think or talk about it because that gun was awesome!!! if I think too hard I will want one. his is a model 70.

Stop it!  I'm getting flustered and might do something foolish like buy one on Bud's Gun Shop tonight....

Oh my, they even have one in stock

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_61/products_id/61252/Winchester+Guns+535116161+Model+70+Bolt+375+Holland+%26+Holla

[snowpack]

There's a pre-64 70 in 375 HH at a nearby gun store that was a safe queen.  I won't even let myself ask to handle it off the rack---because I'm pretty sure I'll be looking to find a way to bring it home. 
sorry for thread drift...

[bobcat]

I'd love to have a 375 H&H as well. Great classic cartridge, good for anything from blacktail deer to bison!

[JLS]

Sounds like we all need a support group.  Or a raise....