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Re: .338
« Reply #45 on: December 11, 2010, 10:54:13 PM »
I love my Ruger M77, any animal in North America dead...Nuff said.

heard the same thing about the 300wm, and the 3006.
"Right now, I am thinking that If my grandmother was here, she would be lecturing me about how there are poor people in Africa, that would just love to have a Ruger, I would just say "Great, granny, lets just ship all the Rugers to Africa!"


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Re: .338
« Reply #46 on: December 27, 2010, 09:20:32 PM »
If you don't plan on shooting more than 300 yards, a .338-'06 will do for you anything the bigger magnums will ... and with a LOT less recoil.  The downside is that .338-'06 is not as macho and common, so rifle selection will be limited.  .338-'06 has gained a following in places like western Washington (for elk and black bear) where average ranges are under 100 yards but occasionally you might need to reach out.  Great cartridge with about half the recoil of the .338 Win Mag.

If I was to go looking for another one, I'd try looking on Gunbroker.com.

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Re: .338
« Reply #47 on: December 27, 2010, 11:49:17 PM »
look on www.egun.de  a whole nother selection. they ship to your front door.  ;)
"Right now, I am thinking that If my grandmother was here, she would be lecturing me about how there are poor people in Africa, that would just love to have a Ruger, I would just say "Great, granny, lets just ship all the Rugers to Africa!"


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Re: .338
« Reply #48 on: December 28, 2010, 03:50:44 PM »
If you don't plan on shooting more than 300 yards, a .338-'06 will do for you anything the bigger magnums will ... and with a LOT less recoil.  The downside is that .338-'06 is not as macho and common, so rifle selection will be limited.  .338-'06 has gained a following in places like western Washington (for elk and black bear) where average ranges are under 100 yards but occasionally you might need to reach out.  Great cartridge with about half the recoil of the .338 Win Mag.

If I was to go looking for another one, I'd try looking on Gunbroker.com.

I am not to worried about the recoil. But wouldnt ammo prices be alot more for that gun as that caliber isnt as common?
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Re: .338
« Reply #49 on: December 28, 2010, 04:05:03 PM »
should get a .338 ultra mag.....
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Re: .338
« Reply #50 on: December 28, 2010, 10:58:32 PM »
save your change and get a ruger m77 love mine would give my left you now what for it any day of the week without a second of thought. I have the all weather version kicks the same as my 270 win partially because they come with a real nice recoil pad already.
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Re: .338
« Reply #51 on: December 28, 2010, 11:06:23 PM »
If you don't plan on shooting more than 300 yards, a .338-'06 will do for you anything the bigger magnums will ... and with a LOT less recoil.  The downside is that .338-'06 is not as macho and common, so rifle selection will be limited.  .338-'06 has gained a following in places like western Washington (for elk and black bear) where average ranges are under 100 yards but occasionally you might need to reach out.  Great cartridge with about half the recoil of the .338 Win Mag.

If I was to go looking for another one, I'd try looking on Gunbroker.com.

I am not to worried about the recoil. But wouldnt ammo prices be alot more for that gun as that caliber isnt as common?


Maybe, maybe not.  If you reload, you can use .30-06 brass--which is not expensive and quite available.  If you run the brass through the right increment of caliber dies....you can use .30-06 brass for:  .25-06, .270 Win, .280 Rem, .338-06, .35 Whelen.  If I missed a few, I'm sure someone will point it out.

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Re: .338
« Reply #52 on: December 28, 2010, 11:24:56 PM »
I want one too! In a Remington 700.

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Re: .338
« Reply #53 on: January 01, 2011, 07:36:46 PM »
If you don't plan on shooting more than 300 yards, a .338-'06 will do for you anything the bigger magnums will ... and with a LOT less recoil.  The downside is that .338-'06 is not as macho and common, so rifle selection will be limited.  .338-'06 has gained a following in places like western Washington (for elk and black bear) where average ranges are under 100 yards but occasionally you might need to reach out.  Great cartridge with about half the recoil of the .338 Win Mag.

If I was to go looking for another one, I'd try looking on Gunbroker.com.

I am not to worried about the recoil. But wouldnt ammo prices be alot more for that gun as that caliber isnt as common?


Maybe, maybe not.  If you reload, you can use .30-06 brass--which is not expensive and quite available.  If you run the brass through the right increment of caliber dies....you can use .30-06 brass for:  .25-06, .270 Win, .280 Rem, .338-06, .35 Whelen.  If I missed a few, I'm sure someone will point it out.

JimmyHoffa is exactly right.  If you reload, you'll use less powder and cheaper brass for a substantail cost-savings over time.  I expand .30-'06 brass in the .338-'06 necksizing die for my loading.  As for rifle prices, they'll be the same as any other chambering.

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Re: .338
« Reply #54 on: January 01, 2011, 08:18:24 PM »
tc venture/ tc icon. :twocents:

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Re: .338
« Reply #55 on: January 07, 2011, 03:58:09 PM »
I have a Mossberg 4x4 .338 winmag, cost me $329, has a fact installed muzzle brake. I love it, shoots easy sub-MOA at 100yds, and maintains MOA at 300. I bought a Millett LRS-1 scope for it, but could easily get a cheaper brand and remain at $500 or just under.  took some gophers easily out at 250yds in montana last summer. not sure what the rules are for posting websites on here, so PM and I can send you the site
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Re: .338
« Reply #56 on: January 08, 2011, 12:47:34 AM »
my buddy was showing me his 338mag sendero that he bought brand new 4-5 years ago for 299$  :yike:
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Re: .338
« Reply #57 on: January 08, 2011, 03:20:29 AM »
howa or vangaurd will give you the best quality for your money in my opinion. and unless your reloading the .338 isint the best caliber just because the price of the ammo.
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Re: .338
« Reply #58 on: January 08, 2011, 07:20:16 PM »
I got a Howa 338 about 8 months ago. Recoil is not bad at all and accurate as great. It shoots a 3/4 inch group at 100yds and a 2 inch group a 400yds. And you can get one for under $500.
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Re: .338
« Reply #59 on: January 09, 2011, 11:21:00 AM »
Ruger 77 at hammers rite now with a break on it.

 


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