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[quote=jwp475
How is that even possible, a 338 bullet is already smaller in diamenter than a 35 cal.
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had the numbers reversed...
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458 Win Mag with a 450gr bullet!   My favorite too SLMFAO
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How heavy of a rifle are you willing to tote into the game fields? When you look at portable rifles, recoil is such that a good 6.5mm or 7mm is hard to beat. The hot 30's and 338's have their place, but one has to either compromise on recoil or weight, and going too light makes it tough to place those shots way out there. The 375 is a no go due to lack of appropriate bullets. ______________________________________________ Weight will not be a problem since I plan on 'laying-in-wait' to actually snipe. Recoil is not a concern of mine...I've shot my 338 with a t-shirt on and my Ruger 338 with the Apex barrel at 27" and a tappered bull recoils like my 20ga. As for the 375H&H... many moons ago I read an article about using different dia-bullet by running them thru a lyman resizer: 338 resized down to .35 ,, shoulda kept the article; it also told how to load when downsizing... How is that even possible, a 338 bullet is already smaller in diamenter than a 35 cal. My 338 Laupa built on a M-700 Action with a 30" ABS barrel and 5.5X22X50 NXS all up 11.6 pounds ![[Linked Image]](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/PARKER338LM-1.jpg) Sweet rifle.Know of a good load for ya.......grin ![[Linked Image]](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q319/biff_013/Picture244.jpg)
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I love the 338 edge watch the red mist at 1200yds.
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I love the 338 edge watch the red mist at 1200yds. The red mist from what...? Dober
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50 sure makes hitting past 1000 much easier! Not impressed with the impacts on game though.
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The 375 is a no go due to lack of appropriate bullets. Isnt someone (Sierra?) bring out something in the 350gr range for the .375?
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I love the 338 edge watch the red mist at 1200yds. The red mist from what...? Dober typo mark, should have read: dang it Ted! you missed.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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i either carry a 308 norma mag or 7mmstw
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Lots of 7 STW fans. What's the barrel life like on those bad boys?
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Jeff the first one I had the barrel was Chrome Molly and was gone at 1000 rounds.
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Youch! That'd hurt. That's about when I start to get cozy with a rifle!
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