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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Tjkride on January 27, 2018, 07:40:22 PM

Title: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 27, 2018, 07:40:22 PM: I finally got around to leveling and truing up the scope and rings on the 338 rcm. Irons are all sighted in and will go out tomorrow and sight the scope, weather and family permitting. Recoil is surprisingly little for the size and weight of the rifle. Off hand and field positions that is, the bench not so much. Im happy with her so far.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Timberstalker on January 27, 2018, 07:45:55 PM: Nice set up!
Are you getting it ready for rock chuck season?
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 27, 2018, 08:29:59 PM: I have a compact magnum in 338rcm but mine is stainless synthetic. Kicks like a MOFO but I love it. My younger sister loves it she uses it deer bunting and I use my 308. I would suggest putting a Timney 2.5 pound trigger in it you won’t regret it!!
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Oh Mah on January 27, 2018, 08:53:44 PM: Nice set up,Out of curiosity what drew you to the RCM over the win mag?
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 09:45:12 AM: I plan on taking it out for song dogs and and any other varmints I can get at with it to get used to the rifle and see how it performs in the field, before I use for more serious game.
I got lucky with the trigger on this one, according to my pull gauge it breaks at 3.2 pounds and its relatively crisp.
I really liked this rifle over any I found in 338 win mag or 338 federal. The rcm seems fill the performance void inbetween those 2 cartridges. What I really cant wait for is load development for it.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 28, 2018, 11:16:53 AM: Quote from: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 09:45:12 AM
I plan on taking it out for song dogs and and any other varmints I can get at with it to get used to the rifle and see how it performs in the field, before I use for more serious game.
I got lucky with the trigger on this one, according to my pull gauge it breaks at 3.2 pounds and its relatively crisp.
I really liked this rifle over any I found in 338 win mag or 338 federal. The rcm seems fill the performance void inbetween those 2 cartridges. What I really cant wait for is load development for it.

I have a lot of brass for mine. What bullets are you going to reload?
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 28, 2018, 11:23:37 AM: Id stick a new pad on it. Those wood stocks kick like a mule. Nice looking rifle.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 11:26:36 AM: Im partial to the hornady soft points but everyone says the accubonds are great and the woodleigh weldcores really peek my interest.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 28, 2018, 11:45:40 AM: Accubonds are a great choice. I have killed more then a few animals with a 225g .338 from my 340wby. Always around 75% weight retention and usually dead on impact results.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: yorketransport on January 28, 2018, 03:17:53 PM: That’s a good looking setup. :tup:

Anything in the 200-225 range should work well. I like the accubonds or one of the solid copper bullets, but the classic 210 partition would be hard to beat.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 03:43:37 PM: Ive only been able to find the 210 grain accubonds at 1 place locally, but plenty of the 200 and 225s. I havent been able to find any hornady 338's except for the sst's locally and im not to fond of them.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Woodhunter on January 28, 2018, 06:43:12 PM: Go on line to MidSouth. https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/dept/reloading

Check http://www.shootersproshop.com/nosler-products.html they sell Nosler blems, good bullets for load development.

Check the classifieds in 24hourcampfire and accuratereloading, 338 bullets for sale now on both sites.

I will check Swain's tomorrow, they stock Nosler and Hornady.

I have about 500 225 Hornady Interlocks, good bullets. Private stash, none for sale. And a bunch of 210 Partitions, also good bullets.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 06:58:35 PM: Online is easy, I usually try and support local business wherever I happen to be, but alas, I often have to order.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: yorketransport on January 28, 2018, 08:01:06 PM: Have you checked SportCo in Fife and Sportsmans Warehouse on South Hill? They usually have pretty good selections for bullets.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: bobcat on January 28, 2018, 08:22:37 PM: Shooters Pro Shop is a great place to get bullets for cheap. I just got 3 boxes of .338 200 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips for $17/box, but they're out of stock now. Most of their bullets don't last long so you need to check often and order fast when you find some in stock.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 09:06:11 PM: I will check those out. Thanks alot guys.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Woodhunter on January 29, 2018, 08:16:11 AM: Quote from: Tjkride on January 28, 2018, 06:58:35 PM
Online is easy, I usually try and support local business wherever I happen to be, but alas, I often have to order.

Good point. I support the local guys also but when they do not have the items I need, the keyboard gets a workout.

I mess around with 9.3x62, 9.3x64 and 8x68S cartridges, bullets are not in the local shops, no market for them locally. I do buy 300 and 338 Nosler Partitions from Swains in Port Angeles, they have a good supply. And gunpowder, likely the best selection of gun powder on the Peninsula.

Maybe Cabelas in Lacy?
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 29, 2018, 08:31:21 AM: The 9.3 always interested me. Arent one of the 9.3's, i think 9.3x63, almost twin to the 35 whelen? Everyone has 200 and 225 grain accubonds as well as Barnes solid coppers, but no one has the old traditional soft points on the shelf.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Woodhunter on January 29, 2018, 02:42:13 PM: 9.3x62 has a little edge over the 35 Whelen due to larger powder capacity.

9.3x64 is basically identical performance to the 375 H&H.

Both cartridges will fit in the M98 Mauser.

I have a 9.3x62 now and I am gathering parts for a 9.3x64. Already have the barrel and a M98 action. I will build the rifle in the African Cape Rifle style, it will have a 29 inch barrel and iron sights.

Try 225 grain Hornady Interlocks for your 338. An old standby Elk bullet for years. Shot my first bull with it. Soft point bullet.

180 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips are a devastating long range deer bullet in the 338's. Not too shabby on Elk also.
Title: Re: Got the new 338 scoped
Post by: Tjkride on January 29, 2018, 02:52:02 PM: 225 Is what im leaning towards.