Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Recoil thread has me thinking: Tell me about the .338 WM

The 225 partition is an excellent bullet (probably the best for the 338 win mag). I just choose the 250 sierra gameking because it is cheaper, my rifle loves them and I know it works everytime. It kills elk dead!!

Recoil is an individually experienced thing and your experience may vary, but I shoot a 338wm and while it does kick more than my 3006 I don't find it unpleasant. I was asking around before I built mine a few years ago and finally borrowed one to see for myself - after all the build up on the recoil the actual recoil was an anticlimax.

I pretty much shoot 250's for consistancy in POI. Lots to like: accurate, good penetration, doesn't bloodshot, and good range.

Adding a good muzzle brake will tame the rifle significantly if your first outing leaves you too sore.