338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
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RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
I deal with facts which are available to me.
Fact-The .338 ultramag has a larger case capacity than the 340wby.
Fact-a larger case capacity provides the potential for more velocity with equal barrel lengths and identical bullets.
Fact-Most people with any experience reloading will realize that this is true reguardless of manufacturers published velocities..
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RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
the 300 ultra has more case capacity than the 300 WBY but i've yet to see one outshoot my WBY on the range.maybe case design has something to do with it.
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RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
the 300 ultra has more case capacity than the 300 WBY but i've yet to see one outshoot my WBY on the range.maybe case design has something to do with it.
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RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
ORIGINAL: duramaxlt
but i've yet to see one outshoot my WBY on the range.
but i've yet to see one outshoot my WBY on the range.
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RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
Taken from december 1999 shooting times magazine page 52.Article on 338ultramag.
case capacity 338ultramag-116.1 grains water
case capacity 340wby mag-110.5 grains water
case capacity 338ultramag-116.1 grains water
case capacity 340wby mag-110.5 grains water
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RE: 338 Ultra-mag why isn't it more popular?
Bigger is not necessarliy better,there is nothing wrong with a 338-06 or a 35 whelen, they can put the game down!Less recoil,and cheaper to reload. They are designed off the 30-06 case,no big magnum her just a honest game getter.No bullet can replace good bullet placement when hunting.Its all in that,99% of the time. Those are the ones i would go with and do have. vangunsmith