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bill k · January 18, 2005, 10:54 PM

My friends asked me why I got a 338 Bar vrs a 7 mm Bar. I told them, because I already had a 7mm, why have two of the same caliber.
I just asked because I just got a 300 Ultra mag to do the same thing as you, except the 1000 yard thing. I can't see that far so why bother. My only reasons for the 300 ultra mag were, because I wanted one (you said the same thing) and less drop at longer ranges, 2 inches at 600 yards I agree it's not that big of deal.
My gunsmith also recommended a thirty caliber. His argument was you can go with a heavier bullet which helps at the longer ranges, also more bullet choices. Comparing the ballistic coefficients I went with the 30 cal.

January 18, 2005, 10:54 PM	#6
bill k Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: Dog Creek, CA Posts: 457	My friends asked me why I got a 338 Bar vrs a 7 mm Bar. I told them, because I already had a 7mm, why have two of the same caliber. I just asked because I just got a 300 Ultra mag to do the same thing as you, except the 1000 yard thing. I can't see that far so why bother. My only reasons for the 300 ultra mag were, because I wanted one (you said the same thing) and less drop at longer ranges, 2 inches at 600 yards I agree it's not that big of deal. My gunsmith also recommended a thirty caliber. His argument was you can go with a heavier bullet which helps at the longer ranges, also more bullet choices. Comparing the ballistic coefficients I went with the 30 cal. __________________ Retired Air Force 8th TFW The Wolfpack