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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Skinnyman on December 31, 2009, 05:57:16 PM

Title: 338 Win Mag Winchester Brass??
Post by: Skinnyman on December 31, 2009, 05:57:16 PM: I bought 100 cases last spring and haven't been able to find any since (online or in stores). Does anyone know if they only manufacture this case once a year, or what the deal is. If anyone knows that would be great!!

I have found 1 package or remington this week, and I can now find Nosler, but haven't found any Winchester for the past 8 to 10 months. I havent tried other cases, but my gun shoots about 1/2 to 3/4 MOA with Winchester cases so why switch!!

Thanks!!
Title: Re: 338 Win Mag Winchester Brass??
Post by: bobcat on December 31, 2009, 06:23:02 PM: I see that www.midwayusa.com shows it being available as of 2-5-2010. I guess the 338 isn't the most commonly reloaded cartridge and they probably don't produce as much of it as they do others.
Title: Re: 338 Win Mag Winchester Brass??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 31, 2009, 06:40:55 PM: just checked a few places i didn't find any
Title: Re: 338 Win Mag Winchester Brass??
Post by: Skinnyman on December 31, 2009, 07:29:21 PM: I did see that on Midway as well. January/February last year is about the same time I bought the last cases, so thats why I was wondering if they only made it once a year.

It probably isn't the most reloaded cartridge, but a Win Mag is one of the most popular 338 catridges (not sure how may of those people are re-loaders though). But on the other hand not a lot of people shoot/own a 338, especially when compared to smaller calibers. I have heard that once you get above .308 sized cartridges, demand for ammo and guns in those bigger calibers drops off like a cliff.
Title: Re: 338 Win Mag Winchester Brass??
Post by: demontang on December 31, 2009, 11:13:58 PM: The .338win is pretty popular. I've found some bulk once fired stuff but in stores it's hard to find new
Title: Re: 338 Win Mag Winchester Brass??
Post by: Huntbear on December 31, 2009, 11:37:34 PM: Have always used Federal brass, really have had no clue that there was none available out there though... :dunno: