Which cartridge for a LONG range hunting HAMMER?

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300 RUM or 338 RUM? And why? I am getting a Remington XCR II in one of these and then tricking it out.
Not really familiar with the 338 RUM. Looking at both of these as brass is more available for them in my area. The Lapua is WAY too pricey as are the WBY 30-378 and 338-378.
Maybe a 340 WBY?
 
If by 'long range' you mean the 'flattest' shooting caliber to deliver big energy numbers at distance then probably the 7mm Remington Magnum is all you would ever need. If it's really long range (i.e. sniper distances) then no question it's the .338 Lapua.
 
I would choose the 338 RUM over the 300 RUM for really long range hunting. I have a 300 RUM and it will really reach out there but the 338 will hit it harder out there. If you are reloading, I believe you can achieve close to 338 Lapua factory performance out of the 338 RUM.
 
woodlotowner said:
If by 'long range' you mean the 'flattest' shooting caliber to deliver big energy numbers at distance then probably the 7mm Remington Magnum is all you would ever need. If it's really long range (i.e. sniper distances) then no question it's the .338 Lapua.
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The .340 weatherby and the .338 Lapua are virtually the same thing, same velocity, same trajectory...if you need more(and I don't know why you would) the .338 OKH or .338/.378 will work your shoulder some.
 
I have a 257 WBY, 300 WBY already, not intersested in the 7mm's.

Only interested in 300 & 338 RUM and 340 WBY. Leaning towards the 338's.
Had a 338 Win Mag once and 2 375 H&H's. If you have a 340 WBY or one of the RUMs please chime in on your experiences with them.
I handload so buying factory ammo is a moot point. I live in an area crawling with bears, black and grizzly, moose and elk. Those will be the primary hunts. Shots can come from the muzzle to 600+ yds. Thanks
 
Since you dont want a 338 Lapua because of brass prices, I'd stay away from anything Weatherby as well.

But I also have a personal dislike for the Weatherby cartridges and trying to get reloads to shoot out of them.

I'd go with the 300 ultra mag since brass is easier to find than 338 ultra mag. if you ever decided to rebarrel, you could go with the 338 edge and at least get to reuse your 300 umag brass.
 
Mad_Mikee said:
Since you dont want a 338 Lapua because of brass prices, I'd stay away from anything Weatherby as well.

But I also have a personal dislike for the Weatherby cartridges and trying to get reloads to shoot out of them.

I'd go with the 300 ultra mag since brass is easier to find than 338 ultra mag. if you ever decided to rebarrel, you could go with the 338 edge and at least get to reuse your 300 umag brass.
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Can form 340 WBY from Hornady 300 WBY which I happen to have 300 new of. I think I am going to choose between the 340WBY and 338 RUM. I'll check out the 338 Edge too. sounds interesting.
 
Nosler's 300gr Accubond in .338" has a BC of .720 - launch it at 2700fps and it will still have over 3000 ft-lbs at 500 yards.
 
Good friend of mine chose 7mm STW and put a lot of money into it after the fact. Seems like quite the ticket for reaching out there.
 
Well, for 600 yards shooting, your .300 Weatherby will do everything you need. But this is not about need, it's about want. If you want to satisfy the itch, the .338 Edge would be a great choice.
 
I used to worry about brass prices for some of my calibers, but when I actually assessed the number of rounds I used in the bigger/rarer cases it was minimal. Work up a load, shoot a bit and make up your hunting rounds and stow them until needed. You don't (I don't) go out for a pleasant day's shooting at the range with a .375 or a .338 or a Wby mag of some ilk, or a Nitro in all likelyhood. Don't let the price of the Lapua put you off if you like the caliber. I just ordered a new box of 50 Nosler brass in .350 Rem Mag (new production for them this year) and yes the price is up there, but having said this, this is a lifetime's supply of brass for me in this caliber. :)
 
After decades with my 300 weatherby and long range shooting (reloads like a dream - btw), I think I would give the nod to a 338 for better mass over distance.

Nothing wrong with the 340 weath brass (pric eor availability) - you may not like the freebore of the factory rifle tho - or it may be great. I have a 340 weath that shoots nice little groups right out of the box with hand loads.

I would likely head the 338 lapua Improved direction. The Ultramags wont be long for the world and the Lapua appears to be gaining steam.
 
Ultimate "out of the box" long range hammer is the Weatherby Accumark in 338/378.
Just dont lose your empty brass in deep snow cause the price hurts worse than the muzzle blast.
 
I would likely head the 338 lapua Improved direction. The Ultramags wont be long for the world and the Lapua appears to be gaining steam.[/QUOTE]

Whats not to like about the 338 Lapua Imp ?
Thats the way I went and I have never looked back.
Sure Lapua brass is by no means cheap, but I've gone past 16 reloads on lots of it with no trimming needed and still tight primer pockets.
Find me another brand of brass in any chambering that stands up like that and I'll buy it... ;)
 
farshot said:
After decades with my 300 weatherby and long range shooting (reloads like a dream - btw), I think I would give the nod to a 338 for better mass over distance.

Nothing wrong with the 340 weath brass (pric eor availability) - you may not like the freebore of the factory rifle tho - or it may be great. I have a 340 weath that shoots nice little groups right out of the box with hand loads.

I would likely head the 338 lapua Improved direction. The Ultramags wont be long for the world and the Lapua appears to be gaining steam.
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How do you figure they wont be long for the world? Is your opinion based on anything? It was designed in 1999 and I have owned one since 03 and have never had any problems finding factory ammo or brass. Even at Saskatoon WSS and they never stock anything. Also its still offered as a factory chambering.
 
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