To IPSCSHOOTER.
I thought about what you said right after I wrote that post, and I agree with you. Bigger bullet does not always mean more energy. I did assume that the .338 would have more energy when I wrote it. I do notdoubtthe stats that you are giving me. However, you also have to take velocity into consideration.If you increase the velocity of an object, and it weighs more, it will have more enrgy to when it strikes something. It is my thought and opinon, that if you can get a higher ammount of energy at a known distance that you might be better off using that cartridge, even if it is a little smaller. As far as the bullet weight between the 2 not making that much difference. Maybe not at the same velocity, but make one go faster, and it really can add more energy. Also need to figure at what distance are you figuring on shooting from. one smaller cartridge might have more evelocity and thus more energy say at 300 yds, but the other might catch it at 400-500.


To answer your question, as of right now, when I do get to go, the Rifle I will take will without a doubt be my .338 Lapua. It is a little heavy (weight wise ) to lug around, but, I have been told by many, that I won't have to worry about being underguned with it. I know, that isn't all there is to it, shot placement and all that. All I need is to know where I have to hit, within say 600 yds (I hope I don't have to shoot that far) and I am confident enough in the gun, and my comfort shooting it, ( I never go to the range and not shoot it, at least 40-60 rounds) to get that much done.