33 nosler or 338 rum

[Subzero]

Hi guys,
I've been thinking about building another rifle. It would be built on a r700 action. I would like to build something in a .338 caliber that would fit in a factory long action (<3.700 coal).

Currently I'm thinking about the 33 nosler (expensive brass!) or 338 rum (hard to find brass/more recoil than I need).
It would be used for elk no further than 800yds. I also shoot my rifles for fun/practice out to 1,000yds. I would like to shoot the 285eldm out of a 26-28" barrel at around 2,850fps.

What do you guys think?

 

[HARPERC]

You can't go wrong either way.

My partner has the "edge", and is building the Nosler for a second rifle, and a little lighter profile. I have the .338 RUM, and wouldn't change, but see the appeal of the Nosler.

Recoil can be managed a number of ways. I run the 180 Accubonds at 3550 fps for fun. Rock chucks, and steel to 800 yards aren't an issue. I haven't had opportunity to shoot that load farther.

I think finished rifle profile would make my decision. If you're going 26-28" barrel, and 285 grain plus bullets, I think I'd go with the RUM.

Good Luck!

 

[Quintus]

I would take a serious look at the 340 Weatherby. It is maybe Weatherby's best and that is saying alot. Great brass, always available, and not too crazy expensive.

 

[Subzero]

340 weatherby does seem to be right between the 33 nosler and 338rum. The downside is the long 3.700" coal, which would leave me with no room to try to reach the lands. I've heard weatherbys have a really long throat. Also, I'm not a huge fan of belted cartridges.
Thanks for the idea though.

 

[crystalgayleguy]

338 rum not a fan of the nosler calibers 338 rum brass is not as hard to find as 33 nosler

 

[H82MISS]

338 RUM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Subzero]

338 rum not a fan of the nosler calibers 338 rum brass is not as hard to find as 33 nosler

Whats wrong with the nosler calibers? People seem to be in love with the 28 nosler.

 

[crystalgayleguy]

nosler loads the 28 nosler to be faster than the 7mm stw when there isn't any difference

 

[adam32+P]

nosler loads the 28 nosler to be faster than the 7mm stw when there isn't any difference

Remington did the same thing with the RUM.

 

[6fatrat]

Have no expierence with the Nosler, but I have the 338 RUM and I like it.
Don't settle for a 338 win mag.
Steve Bair

 

[Wolf76]

The limiting factor in this situation is your COAL. I had my r700 opened up to accept ~4" COAL for my 338 edge. It was the right decision. The 33 cal bullets are long and eat powder capacity if not seated long. My complaint with the 338 rum is the lack of brass. You can make edge brass from 300 RUM cases.
No experience with the nosler.

Component availability is a major consideration right now.

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

338 rum... twice the amount of whoop A^$
the 33 is a beltless 338 win mag

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

Remington did the same thing with the RUM.

the 7stw will not do what the 7 rum will do sorry

 

[adam32+P]

the 7stw will not do what the 7 rum will do sorry

Look up reloading books from before the RUM was released...the STW magically became slower overnight...