.338

[addicted]

I love my Ruger M77, any animal in North America dead...Nuff said.

heard the same thing about the 300wm, and the 3006.

[Schwag173]

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.

[addicted]

look on www.egun.de  a whole nother selection. they ship to your front door. 

[rock]

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?

[grundy53]

should get a .338 ultra mag.....

[elkslayer069]

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.

[JimmyHoffa]

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.

[cascademountainhunter]

I want one too! In a Remington 700.

[Schwag173]

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.

[2506]

tc venture/ tc icon.

[SquirrelHunter]

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

[addicted]

my buddy was showing me his 338mag sendero that he bought brand new 4-5 years ago for 299$ 

[Harold]

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.

[p-ohana]

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.

[Yak-NDN]

Ruger 77 at hammers rite now with a break on it.