Does a .338 win mag offer a whole lot over a .300 magnum shooting 200-220 grain bullets for game elk size and up?
For elk size
and up? Conventional wisdom says yes. Though, with today's tougher copper bullets that penetrate and destroy like much heavier bonded lead ones, weight isn't as important as it once was. For me, the decision relies on how long of a barrel I can tolerate; which isn't long so I would pick the 338.
