338 WinMag out of a 20inch barrel?

[ftrovato]

@ftrovato
So what's the 338WM doing that the Whelen won't do. A 200gn Barnes at 2,900 to 3,000 fps will do the same.
Throw in a 225gn TTSXs at close to 2,900fps and you will still have over 2,000fpe at 400yrds.
So again what's the little 338WM doing that the 35 Whelen won't do.
Ah that's right NOTHING.
Bob

Not sure why you need to make your point Bob. But enjoy whatever you shoot....

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Not sure why you need to make your point Bob. But enjoy whatever you shoot....

@ftrovato
To me shortening a 338WM to 20 inches is akin to having a Ferrari and driving it in first gear. Looks and sounds good but defeating the purpose.
A 338RCM would give better performance as it was designed for a short barrel unlike the 338WM that needs at least 24" to realise it's potential.
Bob

 

[bobdahunter84]

Looking for some of the "hotter" 338 WinMag factory loads.

Searching locally here in not seeing a ton of it in stock. Most of what I'm seeing is from Hornady, Winchester and Sako offerings.

If you're looking for a hot factory load, go with Buffalo Bore super charged with barnes.

Good luck finding factory 338 win mag ammo. I've had to look and far wide to secure a few boxes for a trip to canada for moose next year.

 

[Deepfork]

This place has some .338WM in stock. Winchester Expedition 225gr Accubonds, $80.00 a box or $789 for a case. They are legit I've ordered from them many times.

SG Ammo

 

[bobdahunter84]

This place has some .338WM in stock. Winchester Expedition 225gr Accubonds, $80.00 a box or $789 for a case. They are legit I've ordered from them many times.

SG Ammo

Thanks. Part of my issue was that I was specific in what I wanted. 225 gr ttsx. That specifically has been hard to find. I emailed Barnes a few months ago and they said getting the brass has been the issue.

 

[steve white]

Sort of academic since you already bought it...