Long range rifle/ elk gun

[new shooter]

I've shot a herd of elk over the years,w 7mm,340 WM, now its the 338 NM's turn

How long is your barrel and what twist? 338 NM Thanks for your time.

 

[sp6x6]

26'' 1-9.75

 

[Good]

How long is your barrel and what twist? 338 NM Thanks for your time.

This is a post from the discussion thread about Ward Brien's review of the .338 Norma Magnum.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/for...iew-ward-w-brien-46637/index2.html#post316295

If you keep reading, in post #26 Mr. Brien says 24.125" with a 1:9.3" twist is optimum for the cartridge.

 

[sp6x6]

Yes, I dont have mine handy right now, mines a packer, think it is 26'' finished w/brake

 

[hatfield954]

A .458 Winchester Magnum should work well for you. If you got bored on a slow hunt day, you could blow down some trees for lumber



*Don't count the odds, count the bodies..

 

[Magnum61]

The consensus seems to be that the 300 RUM is a great starter, also sustained use, for a lot shooters but the 338 flavors outperform in many ways burning nearly the same powder amounts and delivering the same recoil.

I would not and could not buy the 7mm RUM or 300 RUM, or similar, after hearing how different the 338s are in similar cases. Nothing wrong with those rounds but it does sound incredible as to how different in performance the 338 really steps up.

 

[new shooter]

Yes, I dont have mine handy right now, mines a packer, think it is 26'' finished w/brake

Was it built in MT? If so would give me the smith phone # ? I have a 7 STW i would like to have maid into a 338 NM. What lench barrel and twrist did you get ? What does it weigh ? Thanks for your time. Joe