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I shot my 9lb+ 22" tanger .338 yesterday (with 1" Limbsaver). It's a peach with 185's at 2,700fps, but certainly more noticeable with 210's at 2,850. Still, it isn't a sharp hit. My dad was shooting his 700LSS .338 with 200's at 2,850 (wearing a 1/2" Decelerator) and he was not really enjoying it.....lol. He'd shoot a couple rounds and then rub his shoulder, grumbling "dammmmmmmnnnnnnn.....". I don't think it fits him very well, but he loves the rifle and how it shoots/kills.
You should put a 1" decelerator on it for the poor guy.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I agree DD, the 338's recoil is slower and more well mannered than any of my 300 mags, it reminds me of the 'push' from 375 H&H's.
Well guys, just try one in the 77 Tanger O G 'red pad'.  It ain't like that! Jerry BTDT. Didn't like it. Just like I hated a savage 110 300wm my buddy had. My arm and hand still go numb everytime I think about firing that damn thing!!!!!!  Oh, it was an accurate sumbiotch, but I could only shoot it 3 times from the bench. I handed it back and said, "I'm done, you shoot it".. You had one too? I had nightmares about 300 anything after owning one of those. it took 25 years to get over it . Yep. I gave a boat paddle stock 300wm to my dad. He thinks I hate him  ..he never uses it. Still looks like new. I just don't care for the recoil impulse of that cartridge. I agree though. The savage 110 was the worst!!! Yup, those Ruger boat paddles are right up there with the worst stocks ever designed. Luckily, a new stock is only a Visa number or personal check away.....
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Did you ever smack an elk with those 225 Hornadys or the 250 Sierra? if so, how'd they hold up? Good shooting, nice looking rifles and a fine cartridge! I shot my first elk with a M70 Supergrade 338 WM and the 225 Hornady and it worked great (heavy racked 5x5). First shot was broadside behind the shoulder at around 120 yards. He was dead on his feet and just standing there so put a second one in the near shoulder to drop him and he went straight down and never took a step. First shot was a pass through and the second broke the shoulder and deflected up the neck on the off side. Found the bullet under the hide intact and perfectly mushroomed after breaking the shoulder and going through a lot of bone and neck. 60-some % weight retention as I recall - I still have the bullet somewhere and will see if I can find it...
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I agree DD, the 338's recoil is slower and more well mannered than any of my 300 mags, it reminds me of the 'push' from 375 H&H's.
Well guys, just try one in the 77 Tanger O G 'red pad'. It ain't like that! Jerry BTDT. Didn't like it. Just like I hated a savage 110 300wm my buddy had. My arm and hand still go numb everytime I think about firing that damn thing!!!!!! Oh, it was an accurate sumbiotch, but I could only shoot it 3 times from the bench. I handed it back and said, "I'm done, you shoot it".. You had one too? I had nightmares about 300 anything after owning one of those. it took 25 years to get over it . Yep. I gave a boat paddle stock 300wm to my dad. He thinks I hate him ..he never uses it. Still looks like new. I just don't care for the recoil impulse of that cartridge. I agree though. The savage 110 was the worst!!! I will take a 338 win mag all day long over a 300 win mag.. off topic but I had a 721 in a 270 many yrs ago and good god talk about going crossed eyed after shooting it, with 150's. Still had the old steel but plate etc..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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I shot my 9lb+ 22" tanger .338 yesterday (with 1" Limbsaver). It's a peach with 185's at 2,700fps, but certainly more noticeable with 210's at 2,850. Still, it isn't a sharp hit. My dad was shooting his 700LSS .338 with 200's at 2,850 (wearing a 1/2" Decelerator) and he was not really enjoying it.....lol. He'd shoot a couple rounds and then rub his shoulder, grumbling "dammmmmmmnnnnnnn.....". I don't think it fits him very well, but he loves the rifle and how it shoots/kills.
LOL, git yo pappy a pad for that thing J. 
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Did you ever smack an elk with those 225 Hornadys or the 250 Sierra? if so, how'd they hold up? Good shooting, nice looking rifles and a fine cartridge! I shot my first elk with a M70 Supergrade 338 WM and the 225 Hornady and it worked great (heavy racked 5x5). First shot was broadside behind the shoulder at around 120 yards. He was dead on his feet and just standing there so put a second one in the near shoulder to drop him and he went straight down and never took a step. First shot was a pass through and the second broke the shoulder and deflected up the neck on the off side. Found the bullet under the hide intact and perfectly mushroomed after breaking the shoulder and going through a lot of bone and neck. 60-some % weight retention as I recall - I still have the bullet somewhere and will see if I can find it... Good to hear about those lighter cup and cores working so well JGray, gives me more faith in the heavier SAF's. 
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