Originally Posted by longbarrel
It appears that the .338 win mag has served you well. For comparison, I had one with Douglas SS barrel, 29", throated for the Hornady 250 spire point at 3.48" COAL. 75 gr. Rel 22 gave it 2900 fpa.


The 338 did serve me well but the bullets are just getting too expensive around here. 7mm and 30 cal bullets are quite a bit cheaper and would still get the job done. I still like the 338WM but think I will be better off with 7mm or 30 cal.

Pieter