EPISODE · Apr 11, 2020 · 1H 5M
.338 Debate: The Big-Bore Backcountry Cartridge Shootout
from Backcountry Hunting Podcast · host Joseph von Benedikt
SHOW NOTES Why the .338? As listener @Alaskanexile1 said, "If I'm carrying my .338, I never have the 'wrong' rifle." Inherently superior ballistic coefficient to the 8mm's, .35's, and .375's. Excellent sectional density (a measure of penetrating ability) Heavy but controllable recoil A lot more terminal performance than the .30 calibers The significance of the .338's frontal diameter How does it compare to the .375's for big bears? SPECIFIC .338 CARTRIDGES .338-06 .338 Win. Mag. 33 Nosler .340 Weatherby .338 Rem. Ultra Mag .338 Lapua .338-378 Weatherby Which one's right for you? RESOURCES Winchester Rifles RIfle's Inc. (custom gunsmith)
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