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338 does it all for plains game, too, but we are planning on getting a 30-06 with a 12.5" LOP for grandkids and guests. We have larger for buff, of course. +-+-+-+-+-+-+ "A well-rounded hunting battery might include: 500 AccRel Nyati, 416 Rigby or 416 Ruger, 375Ruger or 338WM, 308 or 270, 243, 223" -- Conserving creation, hunting the harvest. | |||
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I like to make sure that I am covering all the bases, so I had a 358 norma made to fit between the two! Actually, I have all three; the .338 that I have used for elk, moose, and everything below, the 375 likewise, and the 358 for days when I cant decide! | |||
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The more I analyze the 338 Win Mag with a 225 TTSX, the more I appreciate that cartridge- hell even at 2700 fps, I really cannot convince myself that 2900 fps is of any real advantage under 300 yds to me. But...... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Well you do have those rather large bears there, so I see your point Regards, Chuck "There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit" Michael Douglas "The Ghost And The Darkness" | |||
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. Hands down , the Perfect vote ! Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle." | |||
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See, I tried that with the 9.3×64 Brenneke. Problem is now I want another 338 Winchester , another 375 HandH and another 375 Ruger. Even tho it can be argued on one point or other that the 9.3×64 is better. Probably unsuccessfully ! Really , there is nothing to argue over several great rounds . I voted get a 375 just because, why not ! Az Writer does a great point on Knowing one trajectory and sticking with it. Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle." | |||
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Anytime you can rationalize replacing one caliber with two you are doing ok! Provided that you realize your mistake and go back and add the old caliber back and own all 3! I am back from a long Hiatus... or whatever. Take care. smallfry | |||
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I agree the 358 Norma, 9.3x62 or 64, are great options to the .338 Win. and the .358 may even be a better round, but not by much.. The 338 has a better selection of components, and ease of finding components, but mostly is just spells USA all over..the .375 spells big bears, and African DG but not by much. Bottom line is give me anyone of them and I'll get the job done in a hurry.. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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