Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles For hunting out to 600 meters 300 Win Mag or .338 Laupa

I have had both, my take is:

Good points, 338 Lapua ;
wind drift, retained energy.

Good points 300 Win mag. ;
Trajectory, burns less powder, cheaper components, less recoil, lighter rifle.
Easier to shoot. Plenty of energy at long range. Normal sized action.
Better component availability and selection.


Bad points 300 Mag.;
more wind drift.


600yds no question the 300mag wins, the 338 Lapua advantage doesn't show up until you get further out.