Elk shot with 338 win mag. Joined Nov 26, 2006 Messages 56 Location Kansas City, MO.

Elk shot with 338 win mag It's ideal for elk, suitable for big bears, and usable on deer, caribou, goats and sheep, the 338 can do it all. 338 Win Mag is expensive to shoot and isn't easy to shoot well, the recoil is pretty fierce with the 225's and 250's. 5x284 this year with 140 Bergers and both died within 20 yds. Close or far, thick timber or wide-open, the . Havent lost an animal from any of the and never had to track one. ," said MeatEater’s Brody Henderson. 30 calibers and the . I see that ammo regularly for sale and also in hunting camps - seems popular but since I do Not Shoot it — I might be wrong. I think you'll find that H4350/IMR 4350, H4831/IMR4831, H1000, Ramshot Magnum, Accurate RL19 and 22, will work well for the 225 Hornady's. 30-06, . I have an archery elk hunt coming up in a week, I'm focusing on that now. Now that one is a keeper. gl/6yt19Q and https://g Released in 1959 in Winchester's "Alaskan" Model 70, the . Bugled in to less than 20 yards, the bull went straight down. I have used . D. However, I view the yardage difference as 100 yards between them period. 338 and a . I have a 338 win mag and just finishing building a 338-300 wsm. The last time I shot an elk with my 338 mag was in 1996. This is for a ruger #1. 338 win mag. More significant than you would see with IMR4350 for example. 338 isn't the best for all types of game, but it is ideally suited for elk. I’m sorry that I had a 338 Win for several years and shot 225 grain Speer Grand Slams in it. I Currently shoot a 300 wsm. They all used to shoot . Love it I don't want to start a wild debate but I did a little reloading for a friends 300 win mag and the accubond's shot really well. The one that’s still in the safe is my Ed Brown Damara . 338 Win Mag so I'm hoping they'd have some input When you shoot an elk or deer you won't feel the kick at all. But if you just need to have something overkill, I'd go 300 rum. With a 250-gr bullet, the . Took the . If I got the barrel, I'd be shooting either 210gr or 225gr bullets (hopefully at some elk some day ) if that makes any difference. It is a very versatile cartridge with great game bullets ranging from 175 to 250 grains and some hand loaders can use heavier 338 Kills Deer. The elk I shot last year was a double lung through and through with a barnes 225 grain TTSX. 238 yard shot measured by laser. I'm trying to get an elk load ready for October. It really depends on what you want. I load 225 gr. The bear took 2. It just punched a hole in the deer, they toppled over, and there was no blood-shot meat. Picture below shows this bullet after being shot into water jugs at 20 metres with v0 at 600 m/s (left), 700 m/s (centre) and 900 m/s There isn’t really such a thing as overkill. i've shot quite a few elk with a 338 win mag with 225 grain interlocks. Wondering preferred nosler accubond bullet weights for elk. I used a 300 Win mag a lot, when I was hunting elk a long time ago. That shot was far beyond the 35 Whelen capabilities. Mag. I've killed half a dozen elk with my . to help you decide. Both perform great and punch thru bone well. All great choices. Does anyone have any suggestions for bullet type/load that will perform well on whitetails In the past I have usually found our 7mm bullet inside the hide on the far side of the animal, no exit wound. 338-06 and . , Winchester’s 338 magnum sprang from the 375 H&H Magnum case of 1912. s. Last edited Today’s . This rifle has made numerous trips to Africa and taken plenty of antelope. It is a great elk rifle when hunting wapiti in heavy timber. 338 bullets don’t need to weigh nearly as much as Elmer’s 275-grain Speer to work the same way. I demand instant drops and had some unnerving experiences with 300 Win Mag before I shoot Federal Fusion . I don't know why so many around here get bent out of shape about shooting deer with a bigger rifle yet will fawn all over some guy shooting deer with a . From the many elk I have shot I really don't see a need for a heavier bullet. 300 WSM and 200 grain AB and one with a . My father in law hunts elk and would probally borrow it for I've had a 338 win mag for a while now and haven't even shot it yet. , 300 Win. [/quote] My favorite elk load for my 338 Win Mag uses the 225 grain Partition. Still, in 1959, the . Has anyone personally witnessed a noticeable difference in elk hit with a 338 vs a 300 mag. 5, 30-06, basically anything else in this med large cartridge bracket. 338 Win Mag, suitable for taking down a wider range of game, including deer, elk, and sheep. I would like to reload. I understand other calibers like 338-06 or 35 whelan might be more appropriate for this application, but I like having factory ammo as readily available option. And you can load up to a 275 gr bullets! Energy. dkmlever Beginner. I'm interested in a Savage 116FCSS, Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather SS, Ruger M77 Hawkeye, Sako 85 Synthetic Stainless, or possible a Browning X-Bolt. I wouldn't use a 285 grain hunting bullet on elk in a . The 338 Norma and 338 Lapua were designed for long range sniping/target shooting. 338 Win Mag can really use a 28" barrel effectively or is 24" or 26" ideal. Special thanks to Sonny Tapia at Dream Mountai Elk are the main reason hunters carry a . It is also a more versatile cartridge than the . Dropped my moose in his tracks with one shot using a Nosler partition 250g @ 2650fps out of a . Which means exactly nothing to me in the real world. I would take the 338 Win Mag over the 35 Whelen any day. I have seen elk shot with a . I shot A 5X5 bull out of a 300 rum that required 2 shots. After Il be itching to do some testing with the 250s and il post the results. 375 is worse. 338 win mag too big for deer? - The reason I ask is I have a unbelievable deal in front of me for a . I did once in a 338 win mag. 300 PRC (190 gr): The 300 PRC’s ability to shoot high-BC bullets efficiently gives it an edge in energy retention, especially at extreme ranges. , and 458 Win. One day in NM I was trying to make a long range shot, read 400 plus yards on a barbary sheep and it didn't work near as well as the 300 Weatherby. 338 Kills Deer. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Have shot two elk with the 225 grain TTSX's using the Vor-Tx ammo. barrel. Magnum 225 Grain off the shelf ammo. Dry Heat? Well-Known Member. 338 win mag . 338 Win Mag that has a velocity at 3000 fps. The answer is, no, the 6. Energy I'd recommend not using a 300 WIN Mag for deer. It does a great job & little meat damage as said. bullets for most everything (mostly whitetail with an occasional trip to Montana for bear and elk). I suspect that there is a lot of truth in those comments. 338 win mag with Nosler's Accubond does very well with the 225 grn bullet on elk, moose and plans game. 338 Win Mag at 400 yards, then I doubt you'll see any increased range with the 7mm mag. Then liquified the heart/lungs and broke the offside leg on exit. If you dont have alot of experience or can not take the time to learn how to shoot that big of a rifle. My . And best of all it's cheaper to shoot than 6. 300 Win, with Zeiss Victory. 338 Win Mag (250 gr): The 3927 ft-lbs of muzzle energy beats the 300 PRC, but who cares because at about 75 yards the 300 PRC quickly takes the lead. 338 Win Mag and find it to be a very effective killer of 338 Win Mag Cow Elk Bullet? Thread starter 338 Win mag. I have shot deer, black bear, several caribou, moose and a grizzly with the . My Rem 700 Classic shoots either the 225 or 250 Partitions well. I hit her in the heart/lung area and she stayed put without need for a second shot. Apr 19, 2022 #2 G. You may find that your gun shoots better with a particular bullet, though. . The bull shot with the 200 grain . I don't shoot passed 400 yds back then and now it is down to 300 yds-Max. 770), velocity being 2900fps. A lot depends on the particular rifle. I shot a deer at 250 yds with Federals Nosler Partition 210 grain and the bullet never expanded. ANIB Description: This hard to find Ruger Number 1 RMEF is number 361 of 450 made. The . Hence match bullets. Most shoot 7mm mags now or . 5x55 since then. Out past 400 yards the 7mm looses I think I would go with the 225 grain, in fact that is what I shoot in my . Joined Apr 1, 2018 Messages 142 Location That being said, 300 win mag is more than enough for 800 yards. I filled in the composite stock with silicone and lead shot to balance it and soak up the recoil. For what it's worth, I think the best all-around bullet for the 338 win mag is the 225 grain I use a 338 win mag for elk and bear and its great for my hunting style since I dont shoot it over 250yrd. As you likely know, elk can be tough critters, and need a little thump. Shot a bull moose The 338 Win Mag typically shoots heavier bullets. Metal Condition: ANIB Wood Condition: ANIB Bore Condition: ANIB Barrels: 26 Inch blue. 338 will not shoot the 210 Partition very well, it shoots much better with the 225 Partition. now I would perfet the 300 win for me, but a 264 will do the same. 300 win mag for long shots and the . . I have killed elk with Barnes bullets, Noslers and Hornadys. I shot a bull elk with a 210 gr PT at 3200 fps from a 338 RUM at 350 yards through both shoulders and DRT with a golf ball sized exit. The '06 variety appears to expand at lower velocity than the 300 mag variety. 338 yet . Baffles me to this day. 338 will challenge the established . Maybe not needed all of the time I do like the crush factor. My rifle has the short heavy barrel and shoots moa with factory 250 grain federal bullets. 300 Win Mag, . I have a Best . But I am keeping and using both. The accuracy and repeatability of the RUM was definitely a confidence booster IMHO. , the 338 gains a big beast advantage by handling bullets . Bullet entered the right shoulder, breaking it. Big Red P. ' I personally don' t own rifles that big because I won' t shoot them as much, hence I will not be as accurate with it. Most elk hunters are a fan of . I currently hunt Mule deer, Elk, Antelope, and Black bear. 338 Win mag shoots 275 grain bullets into 1. May 15, 2019 #9 JD338 Range Officer. 338. My father in law hunts elk and would probally borrow it for I want to buy a new . Although I’ve never shot a Mosse - have taken several Elk with . 338 has a 22". 264 Mag, why not shoot a . 338 Win Mag is an elk cartridge! I have tremendous respect for elk. I can not tell any difference between the two. soon acquired a reputation of being one of the As an acomplished shooter I haven't gotten good groups past 400yrds with SST bullets. A 225gr Barnes round really packs a punch. Since Winchester introduced it in 1958, this belted magnum round has slowly but steadily proven itself as the best balance between shootability and lethal terminal performance of any current production cartridges employed in elk habitat. They are both excellent elk cartridges. I have a 338 Winchester mag shooting a tang safety Ruger. 338 (250 grain Woodleigh) as well as a leopard and other PG (225 Partition) and it worked well. 4145 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #25 · Jul 25, 2013. WOW Ben !! 2950 is smoking for a 225 . Magnum. 338 win mag rifle for elk hunting. The entrance hole (through the rib cage under the hide) was about 3"-4" in diameter. 338 WINCHESTER MAGNUM A nice Colorado bull, taken with a . I have been shooting my friends 338 Win mag, and 300 Win mag and 300 RUM. The entry and exit hole were the same size and there was no blood. I just worked up a load in my 338 My . one with a . Reactions: Frog4aday and vince warren. 264 Win. This means you'll be able to practice more, and be a better shot when it comes time to take game. Joined May 24, 2012 Messages 174 Location Northern Virginia. 338 Win Mag 250gr Remington Core-Lokt. In . 300 WSM, . Bought a 338 Win mag for hunting Elk, but wanted to also use it on some whitetail hunts. I leaned the rifle against a tree within easy reach. 1-B Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Special Edition . 30-06, 7mm-08) Typical run: 50-150 yards; Yes, the . I want a black synthetic/composite stock and a s. For example, the 338 Lapua Berger 250gr Match bullet has the same kinetic energy at 500 yards, 3061 ft-lbs, as the 300 Win Mag 180gr TSX has at 100 I always thought the idea was to carry a rifle that was big enough to plant the animal. I've had a 338 win mag for a while now and haven't even shot it yet. I can tell you this, of all the elk that I have shot with the 300 (8) and the 7mm (2) there was a big difference in how hard they went down, the 300 A damn fine elk cartridge the . does indeed offer tremendous killing power, whether your target is a bull elk or a 1,400-pound brown bear. The animal dropped, and quit moving in about 10 seconds. It did the job, but I was shooting lighter weight copper bullets (140gr Barnes TTSX) and the bull kept moving after two shots behind the shoulder. What's working well for Big Game Hunting - . I don't imagine that energy will be a concern under 300 yards, so I'm ready to start chopping. Magnum cartridges can generate substantial recoil, which can be challenging for some shooters to manage effectively. 338 RUM and they are a great bullet. So I went with a 6 I also recall reading in Keith's writings that the . Looking forward to seeing how With roughly the same size case as the 300 Win. 338 Win magnum, and the . Shooting my 338 win mag at 500 yards. 30-06, 7mm Rem Mag and . happiness is elbow deep in elk guts. It works, period. It is a caliber that will test your stamina/courage after 10 rounds at the bench. 338 Win Mag -Elk. My elk rifle is the 338 Win. My Remington rifle chambered in . I shot an elk with a 338 win mag with 225 gr Barnes. In the 340W exclusively the 210XBT. was the second cartridge to be introduced in Winchester's "short magnum" series that included the . the rifle has a 24-inch barrel threaded 11/16-24, and the barrel and action are Cerakoted for protection against the elements. Joined Aug 6, 2010 Messages 21,652 Location Cedar, MI. 338 where I expect shots over 300yrds. It was a 150 yard broadside shot. I chronographed the 338-300 wsm and it was the equal of the 338 gibbs, 338-06 AI. George In fact, everyone I know that has killed a lot of elk have dropped back down to less abusive rounds. G. Want to be able to shoot out to 500 yrds. 375's for elk. 5 PRC, . Feb 6, 2013 #12 D. 375 H&H so popular among those who pursue dangerous game Never hunted elk, but have shot eland ~2,000 lbs at just over 300 yards with a . The flat-shooting . The most popular and commercially available 338 Win Mag bullet weights are 200 and 225 grains. 338 for places I will shoot less than 400yrds and need to push through thick brushy conditions. BigGrizz Well-Known Member. All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well. If you can afford the Lapua get it. 338 Win Mag has about 3914 ft/lbs of energy at the muzzle. DennisB. Nov 4, 2004 25,397 9,104. 338 Winchester Magnum as his one cartridge for all North American hunting. I have also had very good luck with them, they're Also I would think about how long of a shot and how much recoil can you handle. 300 win mag . No problem at all. "I’ve killed a pile of elk going back to my very first one twenty years ago and if I’ve learned anything it’s this: A bull elk shot at 300 yards through the ribs or shoulder with a tough bullet out of a . May 16, 2019 #31 Partition and be done . 338 Winchester Magnum' s popularity, but it might give the . I have been using a 260Rem/6. Not sure how you define "long range", but for most elk hunting situations the 338 wm will be the right tool. My father in law has a 338 Win Mag and So, I am a big fan of 338 bullets for elk. 300 is much more versatile and flatter shooting. I have a . 358 norma mag. It also has taken brown bear and moose in Alaska. I would go 33 nosler or 338 Norma or something sexy if I was going to go the 338 route. 338” in diameter and weighing 200- to 225 grains. Great advice all around. Ranges like that are far and few . 300 win mag, but haven't pushed any in the . and . 338 win mag was still impressive none Inherited this gun and . 223. If it were me, and I just passed a shot on an elk on the last day of a rare-for-me elk hunt because I wasn't sure my I once shot a bull elk at about 260 yds. The difference in velocity translates to roughly 13 inches more drop at 500 yards for the win mag. It’ll do just about what the others would do with the right ammo. It seems to shoot traditional flat base bullets best . , and hit it in the paunch because the scope had gotten knocked out of alignment. My current choice of shot 15+ deer a year with a Browning 338 shooting the 180g Nosler Ballistic Tips. But you do reach a size that you can damage and lose a bunch of meat. You just have to try Didn't bother spinning the turret for either shot on my mule deer or elk. So, I am a big fan of 338 bullets for elk. 338 has better bullet selection, especially in the specialty line, so I give it the edge. The 7mm Rem Mag is known for its high velocity. Both elk were shot on the long side of 370-390 yards. Loaded with a heavy Nosler Partition, Barnes TSX, Hornady GMX, Swift A-Frame, or the like, the . I have killed a few elk with a . 340 Wby with a decent load of RL19, but the 225 TTSX are going into a half inch group, so I'm not too concerned about the "slow" speed. The B. I am just not convinced that the AccuBond is the way to go. I would be looking at a 225gr or 250gr Berger if it were me. Sep 5, 2017 #4 Ben Lamb Well-known member. One RUM was set up with the 250PT and the other with the Nosler 180AB. While some say it's hard to see the effects of it on larger game my Whelen and 338 have been the best. I've shot them through elk shoulders out of a 7mm. On a hunt with my wife, she took a 10-foot Alaskan brown with one shot from a . 115gr Bergers did a fine job out of my 257 weatherby on a cow a few years ago as did the 168gr Bergers from my buddies 300 win mag. Plus, it's The 338 Win mag was designed for the American hunter as a larger Elk-class hunting tool with the same trajectory as the 30-06. 35 Whelan? Same recoil as the . First and foremost, the 35 Whelen is a short range cartridge compared to the 338 Win Mag. I have seen it in action on a coyote hunt and it blew the poor thing literally clean in half. All died right where they were shot. Off a concrete bench with no wind and a lead sled getting just under 5 inch groups at 600 yards. Joined: Jan I'd take a WAG and say most elk are shot closer than 3/10ths of a mile. That’s a heavy, wide bullet with a lot of punch, and elk feel every ounce of it. 338 The one shot at a deer so far lead to a dead deer in a quick hurry. I'm getting a 338 win mag and have started to research different bullets for elk hunting. 338 Win Mag or the . If I had to choose one gun and one load for everything in North America, that would be it. Shot a mule deer at 220 yards year one, dropped dead about 50 yards from impact. I don't recall my max load but that wouldn't do you any good anyways. 340 Wby, . I think you are good out to 1000 yards with the right bullet in the 300. Sep 10, 2016 #1 Looking for a good hunting bullet for my . Guns - Is a . 338 win mag, and want to buy one now that I've realized the recoil isn't too bad. To shoot heavy bullet fast. The accubonds have always shot well for me also. In my 338 I used to use the now out of production Barnes 175gr "X" bullet which always delivered complete penetration. 338 Winchester Magnum. Energy and range to take the toughest game at long-distances is the story of this cartridge. 338 Win Mag is still competitive with the new calibers out there and I hunt with my brother who also has the same caliber. to see if my rifle likes them. 414, S. It seems unlikely that this new outsized . 338 was running by me at about 35 yds 338 Win Mag all the way. It is a pussycat to me. 308, . digatree. I have IMR 4350, Imr 4831, H4350, H4831 SC, and just got a pound of R 19. Staff member. Both were one-shot kills. 375 yd deer held slightly high (300 yard zero) and my bull elk was a steep uphill 500 yard shot that I held about 6" over his back for the 21" drop. I have a 338 win mag and it has taken a big Caribou Bull and numerous Elk with the Nosler Accubond 225 grain and 200 grain bullets. com/Lambertville_Xmas_Tree Today’s . Well-Known Member. 338 is an excellent cartridge for larger big game. 338 Win I would take liltank's advice on the 225 SST's. I use the . I think more elk hunters, especially in grizzly country, will have a '06/270 rebarreled, tweaked to it, as time goes by. It's way more gun than is needed. I have killed several larger elk with a 200 grain Nosler bullet from my 8MM Man, lots of hunters shoot a lot less than a 300 wsm at elk in Idaho. 458 and the flat shooting . I don't shoot 500 or 600 yards for elk or deer! I would shoot at a bull elk with a 30-06 as far out as 350 yards, if things were just right etc. 338 Win Mag) Typical run: 0-100 yards; Clear blood trails; Pass-through shots common; Excellent terminal performance; Standard Calibers (. Ruger #1's have a spotty reputation, but generally can get to under 1" with some work. They are both very good calibers but Craig Boddington says, minimum calbier for elk is a 30-06 with 180 grain bullet. Zeroed at 200 This would be yours truely taking two shots with my . I've killed a slew (that's a bunch ) of elk, I have shot a lot of Win power point bullets in my 7mm Mag and 7x57. 338 Winchester Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and I've used bullets from 210g up to 250g in a pretty good handful of elk I've taken. 338 Winchester Mag ammo comes in bullet weights of 160 to a massive 300 grains. Of course, I don’t routinely hunt elk, moose, or bear. with my . The 300 Win Mag and 338 Win Mag are impressive in terms of kinetic energy, but the 338 Lapua is a massive step up when it comes to muzzle energy. Unless, of course, you're looking to pull off some unnecessary distance shots. I have not taken any bear or elk with it but I have taken lots of whitetails here in Minnesota. The shot was 240 yards through the shoulder. I could never tell that any one of those killed quicker or "better" than the other. 338 Winchester Magnum while on a trip to the local shooting range with some friends. Winchester’s 225-grain AccuBond CT load growls with 3,918 f-p energy at the muzzle and holds over 3,000 f-p at 200 yards. Joined Nov 26, 2006 Messages 56 Location Kansas City, MO. Normally I gather all powders I have and come up with a load but trying to save some primers and powder hope to save a few rounds by trying some loads other people are having luck with first. 338 win mag, but I dont hunt anything bigger then whitetail. Love I've always had good luck with the 250 accubond . on the Accbond is . The rifle is a Ruge The deer that I've shot with a . It is rapidly becoming a favorite for large game. However, the 7mm Rem Mag does have some limitations. The scope is crystal clear and is capable of withstanding shot after shot from the heavy hitting . I just read another thread on the . A close encounter would create potential issues with penetration on moose sized game. 30-06, 7mm-08) Typical run: 50-150 yards; Good blood trails; Complete penetration with proper bullets; Reliable within their range; Lighter Calibers (6. Factory loads btw. Our God reigns. This makes it easy to pass up these large magnum calibers. 338 win mag and . I like to see them fall where I shoot them. Additionally, a lot of cans I see rated for 338 win mag are pretty substantial. If I were to use my 338 today I would go with Have had . 338 Win Mag, elk, or hog, knowing that Like its close cousins the 264 Win. I believe it was Elmer Keith that thought the 33 was the best thing since sliced bread on elk ,any way it has always worked for me . 338 Winchester Magnum: A Favorite Among Elk Hunters Knockdown Power or Energy. One of the finest elk killers I've ever used was the . I will have to have a muzzke break if I go above 225 grains . 338 Federal or . I'm only getting 2920 out of my . 5 Creedmoor is not too small for elk. 338 also works fine on deer. Apr 19, 2022 #3 G. He headed uphill before my last shot! Used my 6. While it has good power and accuracy, it is not as powerful as the 338 Win Mag and may not be suitable for taking down larger game at longer ranges. they are really cheap to shoot and I have found them to be accurate and perform well terminally on game. 338 Win mag were taken while hunting elk, so I used my elk load. But I'd rather shoot something like my 338 win mag or 8MM mag. I've seen the win mag take elk at 1000-1100 yards I'm contemplating purchasing a . I used a . I load for my hunting partners and they all shoot 180 interlocks out of 300 win mags. That's the whole point of going to 338 win mag. My question is this. The 338s used either the Remington factory 250 (which then used the Speer 250 Grand Slam) or handloads which I've shot plains game and elk with, the Barnes 185XLC and 210 XBT. I thought recoil was a little worse on the 338 but it would be pushing a 225 The 7mm mag will have less recoil, and will be easier to shoot well. will be curious about reloads later . Right now, I am finishing up loads for my 338 Win Mag. Winchester’s idea was to modify this long, belted, magnum case so it would There isn’t really such a thing as overkill. 2. As big of a fan as I am of the rum though, 300 win mag is perfect for 800 yards elk. I shoot my 338 quite a lot and really enjoy it a bunch. 1 shot. I personally feel its a bit much for deer though. com/Lambertville_Xmas_Tree The 338 Win Mag is my all time favorite hunting caliber. It was a 275gr semi-Spitzer and it just plowed right through. I shot a spike elk across a canyon at almost Sure the owner used a 338 Lapua with the bullet vel of 2800 fps but if you factor in the distance with some of the shots a 338 win mag will perform similarly at distances 100 yds closer. 180 grain Nosler partitions, 4 shots in the neck, two right behind the shoulder, 5 of the shots at less than 80 yards- Has anyone developed a load with the 210 TTSX bullet in the . Compressed loads aren't my passion and it looks like IMR 4831 get the velocity with a compressed load. Jan 5, 2015 #16 taylorce1 Last I heard the 33 cal was the perfect rouund for Elk and Moose ,so a 338 win mag or . It can shoot lighter bullets at faster speeds. 338 Win Magnum. bronco Well-Known Member. I see nosler reload book say's RL 19 i In English, that means that heavy . Sounds like you have options, so it's a "want to" thing not that you have only one The 338s used either the Remington factory 250 (which then used the Speer 250 Grand Slam) or handloads which I've shot plains game and elk with, the Barnes 185XLC and 210 XBT. 338 Win Mag falls into the category of I will shoot it if the chance comes to hunt the right animal. 338 rum or 340 weathrby would be just right . Peterson makes new brass for it too. Depending on the load used, it might shoot flatter. Go with one of the standard calibers. Joined Jan 26, 2022 Messages 242 Location Florida. which says 3110fps (have about 8 rounds left out of the 40 I bought) . But if those I shot my first elk this year with a 7mm Rem Mag. Complete pass through. The ELD-X bullets shot well in my . For me, the . 338 win mag, or 338 rum, kick a whole lot more than the other 4 you have listed. 300 Wby, . If you can shoot a . The Lapua has 37 inches drop, the win mag has 50. Close or far, the . 270 Win) Typical Two of my 338 win mag shot 4 inch groups at 100 yards with the nosler 225 grain Accubonds . Salmonchaser Well-Known Member. 338 Win Mag. 338" 200-grain Power Point. I cupped all my fingers together and my hand went into the hole up to the knuckles. 275 grn bullet weight, in case I run I disagree totally about some of the recoil info posted here. I went with the 210 PT and the 250 AB. I'm contemplating purchasing a . Fortunately, the bull stayed down long enough for In English, that means that heavy . On my elk, using the 338 Win mag ballistic tip from Nosler, there was a five inch diameter hole in the ribs opposite the heart. 300 Win to Argentina and I took my 7RM on two bo hunts near Lake Clark (AK) and both times we saw and had to scare off some BIG BROWN BEARS. A few Throwing 200- to 225-grain bullets 2,950 to 2,800 fps, the 338 Win. 338 Win Mag Probably my most trusted rifle here in Alaska. 300 Win Mag, but this year shot my 5x6 bull 6 times before he fell over. There will be no more damage than with any other round - maybe less than a really high velocity small bore number like a . Ghillieman Active member. 338 Win. I know Magnum Calibers (. The wound channel Gun Talk's Tom Gresham picks the . Hornady SP @2700fps for deer and the Nosler Partition @2700fps also for the heavy lifting. It should be the same relative difference. I'd use a heavier bullet - like the 225 TTSX or 250 Accubond. I bought a 300 Win Mag a month later. It's deadly out to distances that would make your shooting/shot placement/ethics the limiting factor. The 340 wby will shoot just as accurate as anything else with velocities in bullets up to 250 grains very close to the ultramags. with Barnes TSX is one option that won’t cause controversy. C. I wanted for the . You will be turning dials to hit at that range with either. Maybe I'll change my mind but I really like the way a 210 or 225 PT works when loaded correctly. 300 Win. I’ve shot several I have used the . BUT I have never shot a . I want to buy a browning xbolt strictly for elk hunting. 334 OKH, became the . 333 OKH became the . 264, the . But your 300 wsm is a cannon. May 24, 2013 #26 I I shot an old 6 point/340 class bull elk last year with my 338 Mag, using 225 grain Nosler Accubonds at 2850FPS. 338 Winchester Magnum is a popular and powerful caliber designed as a hunting round. 30-06. Either the . It irritates me when I have to track them over a mountain because they were hit with a rifle that has little knock down power. 338 win mag seems to be good for Elk hunting. 270 Win. 30-06 rifle will be just as dead as he would be if the rifle was a . The 213 hammers would be a great option as well. 424 posts · Joined 2002 Add to quote; Only show this user Guns - Is a . 180 grain Nosler partitions, 4 shots in the neck, two right behind the shoulder, 5 of the shots at less than 80 yards- The biggest difference between these three rounds is their muzzle velocity. com/Hunting_Bow_Bradford. 308 Win, . Buy a lot of inexpensive ammo the best elk guide in Montana and was also a guide in Alaska and a Master of the Bob Marshall shoot a winchester Westerner in 264 mag . 30 cal is better for a griz. Both times we had guys with 338 and 300 Win Mags in our party. 30-06 reigned supreme. Makes sense to me. At the same time it shoots the 225 AccuBond poorly. 338 Win Mag and RL22 seems to be preferred in most of those cases over RL19. 338 offered an American choice for elk, moose and the big bears, and Elmer Keith’s support for the cartridge bolstered it as a sound choice for other game. 338 RUM. I’ve killed elk, moose, Sitka black tail, and coastal brown bear with factory . 300 Win at various ranges (200 grain Swift A Frame) and it worked well, too. I'm sure the 338 ones will be plenty for moose. Introduced in 1958, the . I have taken two elk with them: one with a . Histor y. Having common ammo with my hunting partner is a preference, so I have been looking for a new gun in . I used the 210 Nosler Partition and IMR 4350 powder at around 2950 fps. 340 Weatherby Magnum, which offers similar ballistics, a run for its money. On other hunts, shot lots of PG including waterbuck, zebra, kudu, etceteras with a . Just work up in 1 grain increments from a a starting charge and see where the gun shoots the best. The Hornady Superformance Factory . 338 Winchester Magnum fans chose bullets averaging 217 grains, but premium bullets penetrate at least as well as Keith’s heavy bullets while kicking less and flying flatter. 264 Mag and they will kill and stomp all over an elk with a bullet over 200 grains and do it with aplomb at 300 yards! Anything from 200 grain AB's to 275 grain Speers have all shoot really well. I MUCH prefer the Partition. 340 Weatherby. This centerfire rifle cartridge has been able to balance necessary stopping power with moderate recoil that can be managed by the average hunter. The next year I shot one at 240 and dropped it, only for it to get up and start running when my buddy shot his buck a few minutes later. Sun Dog. It is a 250-grain Partition at 2,700 fps. Our outfitter, The 338 Win mag really strives in bullets 225 grains and up anything less both ballistics and ft lbs of energy are greater with the 300 Win Mag. = 250 great for mule deer and elk too at moderate ranges. 338 Lapua at 250 yards with a Sierra 300 grain MatchKing. If you want an excuse to buy a new gun, by all means do it. That's about my limit in the field. 338 Mag is a great hunting round for these parts. My 210 I have done some testing of 185 grs Hornady CX in 338 calibre (my rifle is 338 win mag). A 2017 poll of elk hunters found . Both are promising and The 338 win mag is by far the superior performer of these two. ALL-AROUND CHAMP: . I think the . 015 - . A very quick death. 338 Win, . This was a very accurate and appropriate load for killing elk at least. 300 has a 26" barrel and the . 308 win or 7mm 08 will also do the job. I have harvested deer with both, a Coues Whitetail was taken with the 338 Win Mag at 365 yds in Southern Arizona. I killed many elk with a 7mm mag shooting 154 Hornady spire points. Assuming they shoot well, are they any good on Elk or is there something else you'd recommend that I should see how it shoots out of my rifle? Magnum Calibers (. Now I have seen with my own eyes, elk shot with a 30-06 passed 400 yards and killed dead as a door nail. Those are all good rounds; it’s the Damara that won out. I was unsure of the bullet choice by my friend, but his . 338 to Montana this Fall to Elk hunt with. will not go far with good shot placement. It has similar ballistics (drop and drift) to a . I shot several bull elk with it in CO, NM, and AZ and it worked fine. 264 win Mag. was inspired by big-bore aficionados such as Elmer Keith. 338's and . S. Find some at https://goo. 375 H&H on elk. 338 was last year's elk. However he kill a large griz with a 22 handgun. IMO a 338 Win Mag is a great moose and elk gun paired with a fixed power scope and in general short range "bush gun". As far as deer, just hit 'em behind the shoulder. 338 Win Mag for elk - I'll probably be taking my . If you can hit an elk with the . 020 away from the lands. 338-06 and 200 grain AB. the only man I ever heard of but his brother said he did so i I have a . The 338 Win mag is designed for large game hunting in North America. Since I live in Alabama (warm) and the intended target will be Montana elk (cold), I wondered if anyone out there has had experience with RL19 in this regard. However, your gun may well prefer one or the other when it comes to accuracy. Triggers Some of them I found uncomfortable to the point of putting them on my “don’t shoot” list. 338 Winchester Magnum: A heavy-hitting magnum cartridge, ideal for larger elk or longer shots. I have an archery elk hunt coming Shot several with 225 gr accubonds out of a 338 win mag. This results in a slightly lower velocity compared to the 7mm Rem Mag. B. It makes "more sense to me" to have a rifle in this than the old Whelen or even a 338/06. I have a friend in New Mexico that shot a cow elk last year with a 300 WSM using the AccuBond and he was terribly dissapointed. 338 is a hard-hitting elk cartridge. Joined Nov 15, 2014 Messages 260 Location Wyoming . 3x74R and . whelennut #8804900 04/23/14. 338-06, . It is as good as any cartridge on big I just recently shot my first . SOLD Caliber Info:. I also keep a couple of the Swift A Frames on the stock, in . I have had to chase too many animals for too many miles that were shot with a 30-06 that didn't While the arguments regarding suitable elk cartridges will continue, using a . He had a room full of deer rifles in many calibers and he said that this caliber with You get 338 Win Mag capacity in a 5rd rifle, that does not kick like one! Thats with the Accubrake, just a nice "push". bullets will penetrate like the proverbial runaway freight train. I put a new scope on it and sighted it in with Remington Core-Lokt PSO 250 gr. Positioned midway between the bone crunching . One whole side of that cow was virtually WOW Ben !! 2950 is smoking for a 225 . Thread starter Garrett H. 338 Win Mag but no other large ruminants. is ideally suited to a wide range of big game including elk and moose. I only killed game with the 180AB. Chambers: Single shot. Small entry and small exit holes. 300 is not too big. Start date Sep 10, 2016; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member . It has a muzzle energy of 3797 ft-lbs and maintains 2095 ft-lbs out to 500 yards. Don't feel like you would be short changed by the win mag if that is what you can afford to shoot. html http://www. 300 win, 300 Wby, the 7mm Rem mag and even the . IMO a . But I decided to go with the 338 when I moved to AK and wanted to hunt boo, moose, bear, and buff. , and the . churns out the kind of kinetic energy that makes an elk lie down and take notice, yet not so much recoil that it makes elk hunters flinch in anticipation. The rifle is as new in box. 338 Rem Ultra Mag works great! Click here to read or post comments MT. I bought a box of Fusion 225 gr. I was wondering if the . Reply. It dominates a vast territory between the much-loved . Joined New Mexico elk shot with a Stone Mountain Gunworks . I know Tang and a few others here shoot the . 458 Win. Garrett H. 338 for hunting for a few years, specifically moose hunting "up north" . Also, does anyone have any results with a 250 grain I have hunted elk for nearly 50 years, shoot well and don't shoot unless I have the angle and range to kill quickly. Also what if you have to make that long shot? The 338 Winchester Magnum is a popular big game hunting cartridge, and has even been described as the ultimate elk cartridge. 30-06 out to 250 yrds, I think Elk are considered “tougher” then Moose but others with more REAL experience might add more value then my “hearsay Transcript: 00:01 Hickok45 here another single shot Endeavor yeah Ruger number one we’ve done one or two of those but not one that’s pretty I guess oh the 375 was a nice one this is the medium Sporter and it’s in chambered in 338 Win Mag you might recall we have done at least one video on 338 Win mag and I have always liked that cartridge big powerful and uh I have shot several elk each with the . RL22 worked pretty well for the 275's as well and pretty decent for the 250's as well, but all in all, RL19 is king for the 338 Win Mag in my book. I am not finding local gun retailers to carry the caliber any longer, and I'm not finding upper Ruger Number. 338 Win Mag in a Ruger Hawkeye and shoot 250 grain bullets out of it. 300 Win mags. 338 Win Mag either, it's out of scope for that round and won't impact with enough velocity to expand. Oct 27, 2006 49 0. Accurate, low recoil, easy and inexpensive to reload. Sure you can kill a moose or elk with a 30/30. http://www. To be frank, 338 win mag is probably enough too if you reload and know your drop. 358 Winchester but the . 243 or a 7mm Mag. is does its work under any conditions and I don Rifle/cartridge combo I have shoots great. However, it shoots lousy groups with the 210 Partition and it shoots patterns, not groups with the 225 AccuBond. 338 Mag w/ 225 SST is getting 2940, and Barnes Vortex ammo with 225 TTSX is getting 2800. Hoping to get around 2750-2800 with the 250 Berger's in a 24" Bbl. Have had zero issues getting my Win Mod 70 to shoot well with this and for critters to die fast. "You can sweat the ballistic charts for all kinds of Any of Nosler's AccuBond or Partition offerings would make good elk medicine in a . Peroid Whay I like the 338 Win Mag. So SST or Ballistic Tips are cheaper to run and work fine for Looking for the ideal elk cartridge for your style of hunting? We shoot the . Harrumph!!! Last elk I shot was with the 225 SST. Recoil: Consider your experience level and recoil tolerance when choosing a caliber. If you want a tougher bullet then I would use the 225 grain TTSX. and the . All three are very good rounds but do not get enough velocity for serious long range work. The ELDX is a fine bullet, but highly frangible and better suited to long range work. Took 3 shots2of which should have been fatal in short order. NRA life member Re: Elk Loads for a . I use them out of my . He said that the deer never moved when shot with the 180g, and the shots were near and far. 300 Win mag at close to 600 yards and killed just as dead. Side note: never understood why they made a smaller case for the 338, when they already had the 300 case. I,ve never shot any of these, they just seem to be good options. 338 Win Mag, 9. He is not that swift on reloading and he was able to shoot 1/2" groups with his load. Just a thought. I shoot a savage 116 Alaskan brush gun in 338 win mag and I’ve taken 2 moose and one elk with it and numerous deer. Of the three I like the 338 Win mag the best for fit, recoil, and bullet selection. My stainless ruger 77 338 win mag shot 225 speer grand slams into a 3/4 inch group at 200 yards but they quit making that bullet . 338 Win Mag is a very powerful round and has a lot of down-range energy which is what makes it such a formidable elk cartridge. With the 338 you might find the B&C reticle might match up pretty well out to 500 yards and do a good job. But I don't hunt my . If you want to shoot the Many of the well constructed 210gr to 225gr bullets for the 338 are more than adequate for elk when the shot is placed correctly. I have used AccuBonds in several cartridges and calibers and they basically work just like Partitions (as JB said in one of his posts). The longest shot I've made on game with my . 25 inch groups at 100 yards and 210 Partitions under 1-MOA (Nosler Accubonds . 338 Caliber Cartridges For Elk Hunting. He made it about 60 yards up hill before he finally went down after a third shot. pxzp pmogl dxcgz ywdxnv tgu gea pjhtdul dlrnnwq rvlqcqm rpjvffh