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325 wsm "wildcats 338"
skyfish
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I was puzzled years ago when this round was introduced they didn't go 338 instead of 8mm. Is there any advantage in energy or ballistics if you went up to 338 cal. I have seen people talk about necking up to 358 as well.
I really thought I'd buy a new hunting rifle this year, but will most likely push if off past the new year. I'll be using gramps old 300sav this year as my middle son will be carrying my rifle.
I really thought I'd buy a new hunting rifle this year, but will most likely push if off past the new year. I'll be using gramps old 300sav this year as my middle son will be carrying my rifle.
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FWIW: I recently bought a new A-bolt in .325 WSM and am delighted with its accuracy (one ragged hole 5-shot group) and velocity (2960 fps with 195 gr. Hornady spire).
Good luck with your gramps .300 Savage, I like that cartridge (the recoil is a LOT more comfortable than the .325!)
Edit:
I don't know where I got calibers mixed up when I posted this but the WSM case holding a .338 bullet of high BC...and they do make really high BC .338 bullets, would also be exceptional. To clarify, upper end 8mm bullets can be found that have high BC's. In the past I've seen really high BC 8mm bullets. Not common to see them though. However, you can load 196-200 gr. bullets with excellent results. The 1-10" twist in that caliber can stabilize very heavy bullets. Again, if you can find them.