338?
 

Who makes a 338 with a wood stock? Does anyone make one with a wood stock at a fair price?

With the fairly diversified topic of elk rifles going on in the big game forum, it appears the only rifle that seemingly everyone agrees on is the 338. I'd like a good elk thumper in my cabinet, and I think the 338 is just the caliber for it.

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RE: 338?
 

Last I knew the M-70 winchester was available with a wooden stock.....at least the one I bought is!

RE: 338?
 

I'm fairly positive Ruger still makes their M77 with walnut stocks in 338.

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RE: 338?
 

Are you talking about the .338 Win Mag or the .338-06? If you wait a few months, you may even have to talk about the .338 WSM. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Edited by - seattlesetters on 01/25/2003 00:38:29

RE: 338?
 

338 winchester magnum.

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RE: 338?
 

All the major gun companies have the 338WM available in their primary model with a wood stock. You'll have to be the one to judge if the price is fair or not.

RE: 338?
 

Ruger still makes the m77 mark II in 338 Win mag. You can check this web page http://www.ruger-firearms.com/rfcenterfire_bolt.html for more information. My brother has the Ruger 338 and has never had any problems. Another 338 Win mag is the Sako 75 but it's fairly expensive. The 338 Win mag is a good caliber for elk. Good luck.

RE: 338?
 

I had a Ruger M77 in .338 Win Mag. It was one of the best rifles I have ever owned or ever will own. Extremely accurate and very well-made, I would wholeheartedly recommend one to anyone. <img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

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RE: 338?
 

I had a Ruger m77 with a wood stock. It kicked up in the air when shot. Sold it and bought a Ruger all-weather. Much better recoil, straight back.

RE: 338?
 

Yeah, my wooden-stock Ruger kicked the crap out of me, too. I sold it.

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