The .338 Winchester Magnum—Dead-On All Along
WEBDec 20, 2018 · A variety of bullet weights and styles are available for the .338 Win. From left: Nosler 180-gr. Ballistic Tip; Nosler 210-gr. Partition; Hornady 225-gr. SST; Swift 250-gr. A-Frame; and Swift...
.338 Winchester Magnum - Wikipedia
WEBThe .338 Winchester Magnum is a .338 in (8.6 mm) caliber, belted, rimless, bottlenecked cartridge introduced in 1958 by Winchester Repeating Arms. It is based on the blown-out, shortened .375 H&H Magnum. [2] The .338 in (8.6 mm) is the caliber at which medium-bore cartridges are considered to begin.
The .338 Winchester Magnum: History And Performance
WEBOct 25, 2020 · In this article, we take a look at the developmental history and performance of the .338 Winchester Magnum cartridge.
.338 Winchester Magnum - BallisticStudies.com
WEBThe .338 Winchester Magnum is adequate for hunting heavy game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb) and sometimes heavier, utilizing premium bullet designs doing its best work when used at closer ranges where impact velocity is high in order to maximize wounding potential.
338 Winchester Magnum Rifles - Sportsman's Warehouse
WEBIt is best used at 200-400 yards, and has the stopping power of a much larger cartridge that would require a heavier rifle. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we offer a variety of rifles chambered in 338 Winchester Magnum from leading manufacturers including Browning, Mossberg, Savage Arms, and Winchester. You can get affordable prices on the best ...
Behind the Bullet: .338 Winchester Magnum - American Hunter
WEBApr 28, 2017 · With an effective bullet range of 185 to 300 grains, the .338 bore gives any shooter plenty to choose from. Unlike the .375 H&H, which headspaces off the belt, the .338 Winchester uses its 25-degree shoulder for headspacing; like most of the magnums of this era, the belt is just a carryover, and serves no real purpose.
.338 Winchester Magnum - RifleMagazine
WEBThis .338 Winchester Magnum is built on a commercial FN ’98 Mauser action and weighs just about 8 pounds with a full magazine and sling. The late Dave Gentry fitted one of his three-position safeties, and the trigger is a reliable military Mauser trigger converted to a 3-pound, single-stage pull.
The .338 Winchester Magnum - Shooting Times
WEBFeb 20, 2019 · Like the .458, the new .338 Winchester Magnum was suitable for use in .30-06-length actions, making rifles more affordable. The outcome was a powerhouse that vastly outperformed any commercial round that had previously served the …
.338 Winchester Magnum: The Ultimate Big-Game Caliber
WEBNov 6, 2017 · Conceivably at its best on elk, moose, and bison-size game, the .338 Win. Mag. isn't too much for deer and antelope, and with a heavy-for-caliber, tough bullet designed to break heavy bones and penetrate deeply, …
Greatest Cartridges: .338 Winchester Magnum, the Original Alaskan
WEBOct 10, 2014 · The .338 Winchester Magnum (top) compared to the .375 H&H (bottom). This cartridge is a very good medium-bore cartridge that was introduced by Winchester, along with the .264 Magnum and the .458 Magnum, in about 1958.
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