khesser
AH senior member
- Joined
- Apr 2, 2024
- Messages
- 84
- Reaction score
- 117
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Hunted
- USA-Alaska, South Dakota, RSA
338 Lapua and the 338 Norma with 300 grain bullets will match or exceed most 375 calibers muzzle energy and at distance are extremely impressive. My 338 Lapua delivers more energy at 600 yards than my 7 PRC with a 170gr at the muzzle. Recoil from these rifles is impressive in a hunting weight rifle and will require a brake which most people will not enjoy. I use a Thunderbeast 338 Ultra on my 338 Lapua and it tames the rifle some but it still pushes on you pretty good. I load mine with 300gr Berger OTM bullets and they kill good, are accurate, and have a great BC. I would strongly consider the 300 PRC or 300 Norma for a long range hunting rifle. Loaded with heavier bullets they can deliver over 4000ftlbs of muzzle energy and will not have near the recoil as the 338’s.
Gemsbok taken at 570 yards with my 338 Lapua.
Gemsbok taken at 570 yards with my 338 Lapua.