Is it practical to search for a source for .338 WM brass and do up some handloads for hunting purposes or are the factory loads more than adequate for typical moose hunting levels of accuracy, etc.? I find the factory loads just a bit pricey, too.
.338 WM brass?
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If your reloading already then why not do the .338?? Like all reloading you'll get a load suited for your own gun, and much as each round will be cheaper, you won't save any money you'll just shoot more!!! But that's a good thing, more is better 
.338 Wm
Probably quite true, however, I don't own a .30-.30
Isn't reloading a satisfactory means to engineer loads to intended targets? The .338 WM might be more than required but that doesn't necessarily mean it's inappropriate if it can produce a clean, quick moose kill. What's inappropriate is using something that results in either a prolonged death for an animal or unnecessary suffering. But you knew that--I'm stating the obvious in defense of too much of a good thing being a good thing if used correctly.
sunray said:
Probably quite true, however, I don't own a .30-.30
Isn't reloading a satisfactory means to engineer loads to intended targets? The .338 WM might be more than required but that doesn't necessarily mean it's inappropriate if it can produce a clean, quick moose kill. What's inappropriate is using something that results in either a prolonged death for an animal or unnecessary suffering. But you knew that--I'm stating the obvious in defense of too much of a good thing being a good thing if used correctly.
sunray said:
That's one opinion!! it's not neccesarily a bad opinion. I do most of my shooting with a 30.06 but my .338 will be looking for black bears this spring. Better over gunned than under!!!!
Reloading components for .338 are not that more than loading for my .06 and I would think that it's the same region as most of the new short mags!!
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Algonquin said:
The .338 is actually fairly popular here in the west and I doubt you'll ever have a problem ordering bulk, unprimed brass from
www.wholesalesports.com
or
www.russellsports.com
They sell 50 rounds of .338 for about $25.99, which is the same price as other magnum brass such as .300 Winchester.
I use a 7mm RM more often, but as I grow used to the extra weight of my 338I find myself reaching for it more often. I don't think it is overkill for moose, although smaller, less expensive calibres will do the trick as well.
I am starting to acquire handloading equipment and intend to load the 338. As far as I have been able to determine, there is no scarcity of dies and components. Apparently, brass won't last as long with belted magnums.
Handloading should make it easier to shoot this gun more often, which is always a good idea. A lot of people complain that the 338 recoils too hard, but I have found that as I shoot mine more that becomes a non-issue.
I am starting to acquire handloading equipment and intend to load the 338. As far as I have been able to determine, there is no scarcity of dies and components. Apparently, brass won't last as long with belted magnums.
Handloading should make it easier to shoot this gun more often, which is always a good idea. A lot of people complain that the 338 recoils too hard, but I have found that as I shoot mine more that becomes a non-issue.
that depends on how it's set up and what kind of pad you have- and what you're shooting- i've got a kdf muzzel break on mine as well as a factory installed pad,(came that way) and you really notice a difference with the 275s vs the factory 250's - you can always wear one of those recoil sheilds if you find the recoil too punishing
