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I just picked up a Marlin 338 express and am I impressed ,took it out to the pit today and stuffed a couple rounds in it wham had a pretty good kick , It took 5 rounds and dead on at 50 yards ,shooting some lever evolution rounds , hoping to pic up a set of dies and do some loading for it not a big selection of bullets for this caliber
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That's why I'd not own one, no bullets.
I'll stick with the 356
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I found some Remington 250 gr core locks and the hornadys 200 gr fxt bullets . There are bullets but not a big selection and with other 338 bullets out there to be reloaded
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How many different types of bullets does it take to kill a deer?
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How many different types of bullets does it take to kill a deer? It don't, but I'd not be expecting RN 338's designed for said cartridge to be around for long. Then again, can't come up with a reason in the world that one would need a 338 for deer.
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I plan on bring the 338 to Alaska next year caribou hunting ,but why not use it on deer I see people shooting deer with calibers. Big enough to knock and elephant down
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Doing some reading on the 356 and it seems they didn't last to long like the 336 but I guess either 338 or 356 it is up to a personal liking for one or the other
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How many different types of bullets does it take to kill a deer? It don't, but I'd not be expecting RN 338's designed for said cartridge to be around for long. Then again, can't come up with a reason in the world that one would need a 338 for deer. Even if you are right and everyone quit making bullets tomorrow, the internet has changed the situation with availability of rare and hard to find items. I wouldn't be too scared to shoot "rare" bullets or cartridges today. With a little diligence, you can find them. A bigger concern might be the change in laws making it illegal to shoot bullets containing lead in the hunting woods. Then, yeah, you've got a problem.
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Took it to the range last night at 150 yards a couple more clicks on the scope and was putting rounds in 1 1/2 group . I ordered a set of dies and 100 new cases ,so I believe I won't be having a ammo problem I think I am going to try some 180 gr bullets and see how she likes them
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