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GeauxTide · October 21, 2009, 09:39 PM

I chose the 338-06 because of the superior 338 bullets available from Hornady and Nosler. A 210 Nosler at 2810 from a 22" barrel takes care of the "48". 200gr Hornadys shoot even better with an ES of 26fps. 35 Whelen only competes with 250s at the same 2500fps. Not a fan of the WinMarketingMagnums. 338WM in 24" chrony 200s at 2950, 210s at 2900, and 250s at 2650. I wouldn't trade 150fps for lots more powder, more 'spensive cases, and much, much more recoil velocity.

BTW - If you have an '06 based rifle, $300 will get you a 24" ER Shaw barrel installed and tested. Just have it throated for 250 Noslers and you'll be amazed at the velocities you get with 4320.

October 21, 2009, 09:39 PM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	I chose the 338-06 because of the superior 338 bullets available from Hornady and Nosler. A 210 Nosler at 2810 from a 22" barrel takes care of the "48". 200gr Hornadys shoot even better with an ES of 26fps. 35 Whelen only competes with 250s at the same 2500fps. Not a fan of the WinMarketingMagnums. 338WM in 24" chrony 200s at 2950, 210s at 2900, and 250s at 2650. I wouldn't trade 150fps for lots more powder, more 'spensive cases, and much, much more recoil velocity. BTW - If you have an '06 based rifle, $300 will get you a 24" ER Shaw barrel installed and tested. Just have it throated for 250 Noslers and you'll be amazed at the velocities you get with 4320.