7mm vs 300/338 Win Mag
- Thread starter wabusk
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Your buddy is wrong, high velocity is what causes the damage . And this would depend on range , at 300 meters it will not do damage like @ 50 Meters.
The 300 is the same pretty much. The 338 your getting more energy but at a slower speed.
As for the VS , who knows, these cals will get it done, just do some thinking when selecting ammo, 175 gr for the 7 mil will work great on larger game.
180's will work well out of a 300 , and so on .
If the shooting range can be figured in, like 200-300 meter shot , or 30 meters in the bush , have the correct ammo in the gun, your set.
The 300 is the same pretty much. The 338 your getting more energy but at a slower speed.
As for the VS , who knows, these cals will get it done, just do some thinking when selecting ammo, 175 gr for the 7 mil will work great on larger game.
180's will work well out of a 300 , and so on .
If the shooting range can be figured in, like 200-300 meter shot , or 30 meters in the bush , have the correct ammo in the gun, your set.
Rembo said:
Absolutely true.
If you want to minimize damage, besides making all the right ballistic choices and best shot placement. Get to your downed animal, skin out the bullet entry and exit holes. Cut out the damaged and blood shot area to prevent it from spreading further, saving as much meat as possible.
MTM said:
I agree, people who use the 7mm/300 usually shoot storebought cup and core which travel at those velocities create much bloodshot meat. The 338 on the other hand has tougher bullets and a slower velocity which reduces the bloodshot meat.
Indeed the 338WinMag is in a class of it's own.
