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As I picked up another LH LA 700 in 270 I have been thinking lets go big. I have a 26" 300 wm that I enjoy but want to go 338 route for a target/hunting rifle. 12-15lbs. I can get a magnum bolt and will be using a Remage type barrel. I see the Sherman line
338 Sherman
338 Mega
338 Max

338 win mag
338 edge

Plan to use either Sierra 250 or Hornady 230 eldx
 
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1-Sherman Short 1.95"
2-Sherman Max 2.05"
3-Sherman Mega 2.15"
I'm not attempting to "rank" these cartridges, just providing you with that basic data that might be helpful.
Case lengths. Don't have H20 capacities
 
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Rum Man said:
338 Edge or the 338 Rum ...hands down my choice .
My last Elk at 1244 yards with the 338 Edge , 300 gr. Bergers . "BOOM "

Dont limit yourself to those lighter Bullets , your looking at a real 338 so use a heavy bullet. Easy button !

Rum Man
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What kind of speed are you seeing ?
 
Most of my first go around in the 338 'a were 2850 up to 2884 ft.per.sec with H-1000 , cci 250 , Rem brass and the 300 gr bergers, both the Otm and Elite hunters.

Now I'm testing Re-33 , 300 gr Berger and I'm at 3022 ft.per.sec. I still have a little bit to go . Then NV-570 will be next .
This Rifle has a 1/10 twist 30 " Sendero McGowen barrel.

Rum Man
 
Rum Man said:
Most of my first go around in the 338 'a were 2850 up to 2884 ft.per.sec with H-1000 , cci 250 , Rem brass and the 300 gr bergers, both the Otm and Elite hunters.

Now I'm testing Re-33 , 300 gr Berger and I'm at 3022 ft.per.sec. I still have a little bit to go . Then NV-570 will be next .
This Rifle has a 1/10 twist 30 " Sendero McGowen barrel.

Rum Man
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30" hunting rifle !
 
I had 7 338's at once ! Lol
My hunting one was a Remington action with a Proof Carbon .
Now my hunting Rifle 338 Rum is 26" .
The Edge I'm still messing with is just for Elr shooting it's a nice 15.6 pounds !

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I guess my Dream Hunting 338 Edge would be a 26" 1/9 twist Carbon barrel Ti-Pro 4 or 5 St brake . I would be looking at the 270 gr , 285 gr bullets .

I have a 24" 338 Rum , 250 gr bergers at 2997 with re-26 it's super handy in the timber !

Rum Man
 

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