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I was close to doing a 338WinMag LR rig some years back.

I calc'd 300gr SMKs loaded to 3.55" would fit easily in a Rem magazine, and should make 2550 fps at about 60k psi, via moly, RL22, and a 26" bbl.

The downrange energy/drift numbers are impressive.

Trajectory is not that bad either, beats 308Win/175SMK 2600 fps.

With the new Berger 250s/300s, and newer powders, it only gets better.

I think the 338WinMag has a lot of potential for LR use, and barrel life should be very good to boot.