ammo for a 338 win mag

mooseslayer3 · 06-25-2006, 01:00 PM

i need some ammo and i was wondering if i would need a premiem bullet for this caliber i was thinking of some 200 grain soft points from winchester since there isnt to much vilocity its just 2900 i think and also i herd those bullts are good for how cheap they are

James B · 06-25-2006, 04:57 PM

They are pretty fair bullets though I havn't used them much lately.

handloader1 · 06-25-2006, 10:30 PM

You have many choices what are you hunting? Good luck.

mooseslayer3 · 06-26-2006, 02:53 PM

moose elk and deer and also a big bear if i can find one i just thought that this bullet would be a good choice for everything from deer to bears do u think it would work on the bears if i place my bullet correctly

handloader1 · 06-26-2006, 11:36 PM

I would go with a 225 gr, TBBC, Swift A-Frame, Barnes TSX, or Nosler Partition. Good luck.

mooseslayer3 · 06-27-2006, 01:02 AM

those are all good bullets but i dono if i wanna spend that amount on shells thats why i thought these would be a good choice

skeeter 7MM · 06-27-2006, 01:24 AM

I don't understand whyone would skimp on the smallest cost of the hunt? I agree with handloader load up a premium bullet and go get your game(whatever might cross your path your GTG)!

GooseHunter Jr. · 06-27-2006, 05:44 AM

I shoot the soft points but only at paper. When it comes down to the moment of truth I want a bullet that I know is going to perform flawlessly. I hunt with the Nosler Partitions and Accubonds.

eldeguello · 06-27-2006, 06:59 AM

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ORIGINAL: mooseslayer3

moose elk and deer and also a big bear if i can find one i just thought that this bullet would be a good choice for everything from deer to bears do u think it would work on the bears if i place my bullet correctly

For these, by all means, use a premium bullet, especially for bear! Use a Nosler Partition, 250-grain for bear! 210 for elk & moose........

moosekiller99 · 07-04-2006, 01:36 PM

I've been shooting and reloading for a .338 for years and I believe you only need one bullet weight for this caliber. Sure it's fun to work up various loads for numerous possible situations and animals, BUT ... a good 250 grain bullet, Nosler, Hornady, Sierra, just to name a few, will do it all with authority.