which caliber to choose
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You don't mention your tolerance for recoil, both of your choices aren't exactly candidates for lots of target practice at different ranges.
both are pretty much equal out to 500 yds but the 300RUM definitely has a much wider choice of bullets as far as weight and makers to choose from. The only problem with the 300 RUM is the availability of cartridges in most of the smaller stores.
In northern BC there are many small stores that carry a limited range of hunting ammunition, not the relatively unusuals like the ultramags. The 338 Win Mag on the other hand is pretty much common fare these days and half or less than half the price. Handloading after cases are aquired is close enough in price to be almost equal.
Again, recoil is an issue with both cartridges and if you are one of the unlucky ones that suffers from headaches and eyeaches after shooting, be careful for retinal separation, avery real consideration. bearhunter
both are pretty much equal out to 500 yds but the 300RUM definitely has a much wider choice of bullets as far as weight and makers to choose from. The only problem with the 300 RUM is the availability of cartridges in most of the smaller stores.
In northern BC there are many small stores that carry a limited range of hunting ammunition, not the relatively unusuals like the ultramags. The 338 Win Mag on the other hand is pretty much common fare these days and half or less than half the price. Handloading after cases are aquired is close enough in price to be almost equal.
Again, recoil is an issue with both cartridges and if you are one of the unlucky ones that suffers from headaches and eyeaches after shooting, be careful for retinal separation, avery real consideration. bearhunter
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Why not go the root less traveled and get something different like say a 338-06 or a .35 whelen or a 8mm rem mag or a 300 h&h or a 375-06.Not everything needs to be shot with a magnum.
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Or have a 318 Westly Richards built!
Seriously, get a 375 H&H and it will do everthing you want it to!
A .338-378 Weatherby would be a much better choice. It kicks way harder than the RUM or the Win Mag and as we all know the harder the kick the more killling power a round has.
From Remington catologue balistics tables;
300 Ultr 180 gr muzzle 3250fps, 500 yards 2325 fps energy at 500 2325ft-lb
300wsm 180 gr Muzzle 3010 fps 500 yards 2097 fps energy at 500 1790 ft-lb.
sirocco bullets.
I don,t think the recoil is worth it
300 Ultr 180 gr muzzle 3250fps, 500 yards 2325 fps energy at 500 2325ft-lb
300wsm 180 gr Muzzle 3010 fps 500 yards 2097 fps energy at 500 1790 ft-lb.
sirocco bullets.
I don,t think the recoil is worth it
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- Vancouver Island BC
300 Winchester mag or a 35 Whelen....
Well, i don't know what a 300rum is, but i do know most of the others mentioned.
i say go between 300 winmag and 338 winmag, both are very regular and easy to find at stores, with a few bullet variations to chose from.
both are pretty flat trajectory (in the 180 gr.) more than enough power to take down said animals..you can get them in 190 - 220 gr. if you want a little more energy.
the heavy rounds above these two are obviously, great choses for power, but cost, recoil, easy to find ? is another question....both of these, if semi's....will have manageable recoil...
i say go between 300 winmag and 338 winmag, both are very regular and easy to find at stores, with a few bullet variations to chose from.
both are pretty flat trajectory (in the 180 gr.) more than enough power to take down said animals..you can get them in 190 - 220 gr. if you want a little more energy.
the heavy rounds above these two are obviously, great choses for power, but cost, recoil, easy to find ? is another question....both of these, if semi's....will have manageable recoil...
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What other rifles do you own? Do you handload for them? Do any of them approximate the recoil dished out by a Remington UM?
For anyone to properly answer your question, they would need to get a feel for your level of shooting experience. Simply put, some of those big magnums aren't for newbies. They are hard and expensive to shoot, therefore tend to get shot less and alot of them end up in the EE after only one or two boxes of ammo (or less
) I'd much rather shoot my 257Roberts or 22/250 than my 35 Whelen or any of the 375Magnums I've owned in the past. .
IMHO the .338WM is the best N.A. cartridge for moose/bear*. It's got plenty of power, flat shooting, mild recoil, is readily available from every major firearms manufacturer, ammo is available etc...
Handload 225 or 250gr bullets; Hornady IL, Nosler Partition, Speer GS, etc...
If you don't handload, no sweat; just head to Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, P&D Enterprises etc... and buy some factory ammo. It almost doesn't matter which brand.
* The .375H&H, 9.3x62 or 9.3x64 are also awesome moose/bear choices.
Handload 225 or 250gr bullets; Hornady IL, Nosler Partition, Speer GS, etc...
If you don't handload, no sweat; just head to Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, P&D Enterprises etc... and buy some factory ammo. It almost doesn't matter which brand.
* The .375H&H, 9.3x62 or 9.3x64 are also awesome moose/bear choices.
Both good choices and great calibers for what you intend to do.
300RUM will give you edge in velocity, so if you can and know how to shoot 400-500yr, this will be my choice.
.338WM IMO is a great caliber for all big game hunting in North America, however it is by 300fps slower with heaviest bullets compare to heaviest in .300RUM.
I own .300RUM and like it.
300RUM will give you edge in velocity, so if you can and know how to shoot 400-500yr, this will be my choice.
.338WM IMO is a great caliber for all big game hunting in North America, however it is by 300fps slower with heaviest bullets compare to heaviest in .300RUM.
I own .300RUM and like it.
