Originally Posted by
Big Uncle
It would be simple to do the .338-06 A-Square on that strong action. Just a barrel without fooling with the bolt. I would imagine that you would have feeding issues if you tried to use a .30-06 and a .338 WM in a switch barrel outfit.
I have never had a .338-06 but have toyed with the idea. I use a .338 WM quite a bit and the idea of having a lighter rifle with less recoil, and only giving up 200 fps or so sounds attractive.
I didn't say it very clearly, I knew what I was trying to say - just didn't get it on the page so everyone else would!!!!
I'm only considering the 338 A-Square as a switch barrel on my old .30-06. If I go 338WM, I'd get a new rifle.
So I'm deciding between a lot more than just the cartridges, but trying to really assess which CARTRIDGE I want instead of deciding between:
338-06 switch barrel on my existing rifle = $500 for new barrel, ~100-150fps slower, would only get to shoot 338A2 or 30-06 one at a time
vs.
338wm new rifle = ~$2000 in scope and rifle, ~100-150ish fps faster, wouldn't have to change barrels and rezero to switch.
Eliminating everything but the cartridges themselves, I'm a bit torn.