NSpeziale

I really want a 338 win mag but am worried if its too much recoil. Ive never shot one and I'm wondering what it feels like.? I am an experienced shooter but have never shot a 338 caliber. Would adding a muzzle brake be a good idea?

Any replys would be great. Thanks

NSpeziale

How is a muzzle brake when you have ear muffs on?

northidahohunter

i have a 338 win mag mossberg 4x4 without a muzzle brake its not to bad. less recoil than a 300 win mag. its more of a heavy push

redgreen

Depends on the rifle. I had a Browning safari that was plain nasty, I would sooner shoot my 375 H&H than that thing. I could put 100 downrange with the 300 or 375, but was ready to quit after about 15 or 20 with the 338.The muzzle break will help, but wear ear protection if you have one installed.

Murdy

How's a .338 compare to a magnum sabot slug, or a heavy turkey load, or magnum buckshot? Things I really don't enjoy shooting, but can deal with, lol.

Sheridan

Proud owner of a Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker in .338 WM


Don't mind the recoil.................


It's just plain fun to me !


I'd like to shoot the heaviest suff they let me shoot.

NSpeziale

Sounds like from Sheridan that its not too bad. I just dont want it to be shoulder braking painful.

Blackelk

I think it comes down to what model of gun and which manufacture it comes from. I can shoot my Ruger No 1 375 H&H off a bench 20-30 times before I start to feel like it's having an effect on my shoulder. I had a Remington 700 custom 375 H&H and it took a few shots before I didn't want nothing to do with it no more. So I think it's in the gun and how it fits you.

Big Uncle

Try shooting someone else's .338 first if you think it may be more than you want. If you are afraid of your rifle to the point that you need a brake - maybe it is too much rifle. Everyone has their own limit for how well they shoot heavy recoiling rifles.

fritz1

I have a Remington 700 BDL 338 mag without a brake, recoil isnt as bad as people make it out to be. Just wear some good ear plugs, the muzzle blast will cause you to develop a flinch more than the recoil will. JMO.

What do you have experience shooting, cartridge wise? If you can shoot a light weight 30-06 good and you use hearing protection you will not have any problem shooting a 338. I think the biggest factor with the 338 is the muzzle blast.