Will also add:
For a time, my only hunting rifle was a 358 winchester. Later on, my only hunting rifle was a 9.3x62 Mauser.
I don't see any difference in killing power on very large bull moose from 358 win to 9.3x62.
Therefore, the lightweight, compact 338 rcm has replaced both. 60+ grain powder capacity and 40 inch overall length.
Elmer Keith was spot-on about the versatility of the .333 OKH in Alaska.
Elmer had glowing things to say about the 350 rem-mag carbine when it first came out. He thought it ideal for Alaska and steep, alder-choked terrain.
I wonder what he'd think about the 338 RCM in an open-sighted ruger 77 carbine?
Where I see a major difference in anchoring power, is .400 Whelen-level/350 grain and up.
Last edited by mainer_in_ak; 10/10/22.
