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.338 Allen Magnum...WOW!
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 999884" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>The reason most of the bad press is out there is because most that use them, use these chamberings in the wrong situations. MOST hunters and long range shooters have NO NEED for a rifle like this. So they get one and try to use it for all of their long range shooting when in reality, these are highly specialized weapon systems that have a narrow usage window if used correctly. </p><p> </p><p>I have hundreds of potential customers contact me every year wanting one of these rifles and when I talk with them a bit to find out exactly what they want this new rifle to do, about 9 out of 10 go with a more conventional rifle and chambering such as my 338 Allen Xpress.</p><p> </p><p>Many just do not understand what these big chamberings SHOULD be used for and try to use them for an everyday long range rifle system.</p><p> </p><p>I tell my customers that these rifles are designed to be used for those that want to start hunting at 1000 yards and out from there. Yes they work great in the +700 yard ranges but for these ranges, its really a waste of time, money and barrel life. As mentioned there are much better platforms for use from the 0 to 1000 yard ranges.</p><p> </p><p>Also, those that want a rifle that they can test and test and test are not going to be happy. If someone has a case of "TINKERITIS", that being someone that is always on the hunt for a better, PERFECT load, do not go for these rounds, you will not be happy. If you want a rifle that will get you 1/2 moa hits at long range and are happy to set your rifle up and do more practice then load tweaking, and actually have a use for a rifle in this class, you will be very happy.</p><p> </p><p>Main issue with these rifles has been brass and getting a bullet that will handle their performance levels. Most of those issues have been worked out over the past 10 years so they are getting pretty good now. New barrels are also helping with these rounds.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 999884, member: 10"] The reason most of the bad press is out there is because most that use them, use these chamberings in the wrong situations. MOST hunters and long range shooters have NO NEED for a rifle like this. So they get one and try to use it for all of their long range shooting when in reality, these are highly specialized weapon systems that have a narrow usage window if used correctly. I have hundreds of potential customers contact me every year wanting one of these rifles and when I talk with them a bit to find out exactly what they want this new rifle to do, about 9 out of 10 go with a more conventional rifle and chambering such as my 338 Allen Xpress. Many just do not understand what these big chamberings SHOULD be used for and try to use them for an everyday long range rifle system. I tell my customers that these rifles are designed to be used for those that want to start hunting at 1000 yards and out from there. Yes they work great in the +700 yard ranges but for these ranges, its really a waste of time, money and barrel life. As mentioned there are much better platforms for use from the 0 to 1000 yard ranges. Also, those that want a rifle that they can test and test and test are not going to be happy. If someone has a case of "TINKERITIS", that being someone that is always on the hunt for a better, PERFECT load, do not go for these rounds, you will not be happy. If you want a rifle that will get you 1/2 moa hits at long range and are happy to set your rifle up and do more practice then load tweaking, and actually have a use for a rifle in this class, you will be very happy. Main issue with these rifles has been brass and getting a bullet that will handle their performance levels. Most of those issues have been worked out over the past 10 years so they are getting pretty good now. New barrels are also helping with these rounds. [/QUOTE]
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