I used to shoot a Ruger M77 in .338 Mag, it really liked the 225 grain Nosler Partition over a stout charge of IMR 4350, reaching 2800 fps. It wasn't much fun to shoot off the bench, but you don't really notice the recoil in the field. I ended up selling the rifle to a friend who was moving to Alaska, where the .338 is a favorite round for big snarly critters.
I got a bunch of seconds from nosler and loaded up partitions and accubonds in different weights. For my xbolt the best groups were from the 225gr partition. That surprised me!
The M77 is known for lite trigger strikes. I bought one anyway. Guess what...sometimes the gun would not fire because of lite trigger strikes. Took it to a gunsmith. He "fixed" it. Took it hunting...problem re-occurred. Sold it and never looked back again at the M77. I have no use for guns that only sometimes fire when the trigger is pulled. Enjoy your dangerous game hunt with the M77...it could get exciting real quick!
I shoot a Howa 1500 in .338 Win Mag. It’s hands down my favorite mag rifle, and probably the most versatile magnum caliber for someone who’s a reloader. I can get below 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. Great Caliber! Don’t let anyone tell you it’s overkill
Excellent Job. 20-some years guiding in Alaska, the .338 Model 700 Remington was my go-to-rifle. Shot a 225-grain bullet, dozen of bears, moose, mountain goats, and deer etc. My furthest shot was 469-yards on a mountain goat, 1-shot, DOA. Alaska was unpredictable what lurked ahead of you deep into the mountains. Years carrying that .338 caliber gave me complete confidence on all forms of harvesting wildlife. Thank You...
AlaskaJohn, I’m looking to get a 300wm or 338wm for elk,moose, and hopefully bison. Is the 338 worth the added cost to load? Also, which barrel length do you prefer?
Nick, I purchased a Remington Model 700 “Alaska’s Wilderness Rifle 24” barrel in 1998, no modification’s where made except a Timney Triggger. It’s been a shooter, I like the .338-caliber, don’t think there is popular as the 300-Mag. Both are excellent choices, yet, my .338 is staying with me, yes, well worth the extra-cost…
I bought my .338 in 1998. Winchester model 70 w boss. Had to do a lot of tuning to make it shoot accurately. Killed a big bull Elk w it in 2002. It’s a fine rifle and packs a punch for big game. Kills very efficiently.
Most accurate rifle I ever owned, was a Rem 700 stainless in a beautiful walnut stock. In 338 Win Mag. Took it to Colorado on a Muley,Elk hunt. Never saw an Elk but tagged a nice 4x4 Muley.
I had a Remington 700 left handed bolt action after a destroyed in a fire I can never find another one I dropped my first elk at 400 yd was a beautiful rifle
I bought my Winchester M70 XTR in 338 Win Mag in the late 80's. I'll shoot over 100 rounds of 45-70 and 12 ga slug in a day, but only about 10 of those bruisers and my shoulder is done.
One of my favorites as well. I've only tried 3 factory loaded rounds in mine, but it's liked all 3. Winchester 200 gr Power Points, Winchester 230 gr Black Talons (not made anymore), and Federal 210 gr Nosler Partitions. I handloaded for it now with the 210 gr Partitions and 225 gr Hornady soft points.
Mine is a Ruger M77 in 338Win Mag; shot my first deer with this using Winchester 200 grain Power Point bullet. That was over 20years ago and the rifle now has a custom muzzle brake installed which makes bench time more enjoyable. My Ruger really likes the Federal Premium 210 grain Nosler Partition rounds and will shoot sub-MOA 90% of the time.
Never handled or shot a 338wm, but have read a lot on its capabilities. Definitely hammered the piggy. Would be a great elk or bear cartridge. Thanks for sharing!
That’s exactly why I reload/hand load. As you work up your load (additional grains of powder, type of powder, bullet weight etc. etc. you figure out what that rifle likes best. I have a couple hundred rds loaded for each of my rifles. No way you can replicate the accuracy that you enjoy with that continuity vs random different factory loads. Basically you should re-zero your scope every time you switch anything. And what Who Tee said about that rifle not liking that ammo is more of a thing than most people understand or appreciate!
The load I worked up for my elk hunt was with Winchester brass, federal magnum primer, Speer grand slam 250 gr, and enough IMR 4831 to give me 2700 FPS. The trajectory was almost identical to my favorite 30-06 hand load with a 180 bullet.
I spent my weekend at a gun show. I picked up 2.5 pounds of winchester 748 powder for my .358 win and I picked up some Barnes 185gr bullets for my .338 win mag and I also picked up an older Leupold VX-ll 3-9x40 scope with a set of rings. I also found some 150gr Barnes .338 bullets, I never knew anybody made bullets that light in .338 caliber.
I bought a Compass II in 6.5 Creedmoor during that same sale from KGC. The trigger is better than my Ruger American. Love the 3 position Model 70 style safety with the bolt lock. BTW, I'm getting 5/16 inch 3 shot groups at 100 yards with Hornady Precision Hunter ammo. I love the gun. Super value, and it shoots like a laser. Your gun should shoot better with ammo it likes.
Never really been crazy about the 338 cartridges, but nowadays I found myself wanting a 338 Win Mag. Heard great things about it and this video encourages me a bit more. Great video as always Who Tee Who!
When I was in high school, one of my hunting friends got a new M700 in .338. Wanting to be the true he-men of our generation shooting a big magnum, we took it out to the hayfield to zero the new Weaver V9W scope mounted on top. First shot out of the box the recoil was so hard that the V9 eyepiece came back into my friends eyebrow leaving a nice little cut that bled profusely. He didn’t shoot it any more that day. A week later, he mustered enough courage to try it again. This time the scab over his cut got knocked off and again, the blood flew everywhere. He never shot it again, and I bought it from him later at a nice discounted price because he was afraid of it. It was a fine deer rifle after that, especially after I backed the eye relief off a bit more on the Weaver……..LOL!!
I've got several 338s. A Ruger #1 with Federal premiums did a 3/4 inch group at 300 yds. I thought I had missed the target on the second and third shots but a close-up confirms the three rounds were touching each other and the first and second rounds were nearly undetectable. I even took a photo. The 338 has taken many elk, caribou, moose, and a bear. I reload and found that slowing down a heavier bullet it cleanly takes a whitetail without tearing the animal up. Very versatile cartridge and obviously my favorite.
I own a 338 myself and what I do when sighting in after laser bore sight is shoot first shot, then i keep rifle still in my Caldwell bench rest ,keeping crosshairs on same spot i was aiming at and rotate turrets to the first bullet hole...done in 2 shots ? Maybe 3 shots.Yes 338 is pricey...a little tip from a 🇨🇦.. Love your content.👍
I have a Viking arms 1900 in .338 Win Mag. Love the rifle. Cross between a laser and howitzer. 185 barnes ttsx for deer and 225 barnes ttsx for elk and moose. Northern Alberta.
You’re not kidding about .338 Win Mag ammo availability. I lucked out and found some Nosler Trophy Grade with 250gr Accubond (which I consider an excellent premium bullet) last year for $49/box at a backcountry store. Haven’t seen any since 😂
I bought a new Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger for $290, cerakoted stainless steel barrel and, although the recoil is stout, it's accurate as can be. Haven't taken anything with it yet but I will this year!! I know you feel about the 338 the same way I do about the 375.
I also purchased a Mossberg Patriot like yours in 375 Ruger would really like the gun if it would shoot a descend group. Mine shoots 3 shots into a 3" to 4" group at a 100 yards. I called Mossberg about this gun and they said that it was acceptable groups. I will never use a rifle on game that shoots that lousy. I think buying a Mossberg rifle is a gamble on getting a good one or a lousy one. I will never buy one again.
I grabbed the same one when they were $250. For the price, it's not a bad rifle at all. I haven't hand loaded for it yet, but with regular off the shelf winchester hunting loads, the best groups I could get were 2-3". Considering it also has a pencil barrel, that's about the best I figure I can squeeze out of it.
Love my 338.... only caliber i used for 30 years. Elk moose deer bear it unwinds their main springs really quick never have to go tracking nothing. Pull the trigger and meat in the freezer😁
Wonderful video! I also enjoy the 338 WM in my Ruger 77. Favorite for sure and will do anything a rifle is needed to do. Great round! Your rifle/scope combo is a nice one.
Now I think I understand why my best friend traded his Ruger M77 in .338 Win Mag for a 7mm Magnum. Three high end scopes, including a Nickon, and various factory and hand loads never seemed to work for him though he did love the rifle for its quality. The 7mm Mag has proven to be deer and hog killing fool out to around five hundred yards or so.
Thanks for the video buddy. I asked a while ago about this. I have wanted the 338 for awhile I currently have 3 compass 2, 300 win mag, 30-06 and 308. I have let clients use them here in Maine for moose and everyone loves them. Keep up the videos 🇺🇸
I hunt with a BAR in 338 win mag and I love it. You ain't kidding about the ammo, I bought 2 boxes of federal fusion at the beginning of this ammo crisis and was lucky enough to get two boxes of Winchester ammo recently. It's not available for purchase online anywhere, not just backordered, simply not available to purchase.
I would agree that the accuracy is lacking and no where near acceptable for 100 yards. I would also say if this was a 12 guage and you made that same group at 100 yards with a slug, noone would complain and would actually be impressed.
1990 first year Win Supergrades became available again. Coming back from Desert Shield/Desert Storm my wife presented me one in 338 Win Mag. Shoots everything well from 200 Nosler BTs to 250 Partitions. Doesn't really kick ... it pushes/shoves, my Featherweight 270 kicks harder.
If you can find the Winchester in the black box it shoots I think it's 200 gr. Bullets look like black coated ballistic tip loaded on nickel coated brass that was the best shooting ammo I tried couldn't beat it with my reloads
The 338 WM ... is my caliber of choice for wood bison .... i have a Savage bolt action and mainly use it at close range at a bison operation where I serve as a veterinarian...however... All animals are tranquilized by dart gun first so a shot behind the ear is done on recumbent animals ...some of which are larger than moose ( up to 2500 lbs ) ... normally... I dont recommend long distance head shots in hunting situations...even with this powerful ordinance ...(if it can be avoided.) These animals have large bony skulls which can absorb energy in large sinuses. Relatively large skull compared to brain...( brain location is deceiving and is easily missed) Behind the shoulder is a better proposition... ..."Who Tee Who!!!"
I had a Rem 700 in 338 WM that wouldn't shoot worth a crap so I sold it. I always liked the cartridge though. These days I shoot a 338-378 Weatherby and often find myself missing the reduced recoil and economical reloads of the Win Mag. It's pretty much the perfect elk cartridge for inside 500 yards.
I have one that I inherited from my brother. It is a Ruger M77MKII All Weather. I have not fired it or hunted with it. This is a heavy duty caliber. This is for large game like elk, moose, brown bear. I live in Florida and this is way more rifle than I need. I thought I might use it if I got out west on an elk hunt.
@@linescum444 My brothers live in AK and they use 30-06 or 45-70 for moose. My brother did take a grizzly with 338 Ruger. He hit that grizz twice and it ran into thick willow brush. Talk about scary.... walking into thick willows after a grizzly bear. He found it in the thick brush dead. This was way out in the middle of nowhere at a gold mine. Those interior grizzly bears are always hungry and on the prowl for food. More than once they came into camp. In the morning you put on your pants boots and your gun. In that order. lol
400 yard tack driver with250gr. Hornady rounds you hit it goes down I use to hunt big deer in extreme northern Wisconsin even my friend switched we both have problems walking long distance so having to track a animal is not in the cards rounds hit with 5 shot .75 spread at 250 yards doesn't leave a big jelly mess a out a 4 inch hole on a broad side extremely destructive on head shot not much left if hit in head.
I like that little music break in the middle you did there. Another great video brother. Dropped that piggy in its tracks! I gotta do a hog hunt sometime. Either tracking, or in a stand, don't matter.
Love my .338 win mag. Browning Abolt Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. I recently put a Burris Fullfield 4 on it. While Use Hornady 230 ELDX I've been getting. 95 in groups. Best gun I have.
Iv got a HOWA 1500 In 338 WIN MAG it's my favorite rifle. I use it hunting here in Australia and it will make pretty much anything stop in it's tracks with a single round
Ps. Hand load rounds for it and mess with projectiles, powder charges and projectile seating depth and you'll get groups better than any factory ammo. It just depends what your rifle likes to run
Coppers never seam to be accurate for me but they kill pretty good. I like the Barnes copper ammo but definitely doesn’t shoot better than an inch out of any rifle I’ve ever tried it in.
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Hey Who Tee Who, you shoot everything, you know more than I do. I had that in a Ruger 77 , 3.5 -10 Leupold varyX 3, Liked it Fine, that is popular in Alaska, plenty of power, shoots far Those Ultra Mags l didn't get it , Punishment to shoot, not necessary, The cartridges that have been around work fine, Remember that Ultra Mag you picked up, that thing hurt to shoot
Great cartridge. You might want to put some lead down field....^) I never like the group with the copperheads. If you Re-load, you might try the 225 Nosler....got much improved group.....Thanks for the vid and also the heads up on the Axil Ears....gonna get some....^)
Love the vids. You need a front rest that doesn't move like ones we use in benchrest. They are Salty but only need buy it once. And rear bag for shorter weight rifles. You'll get more consistent results especially when shooting big boomers.
The shot placement on that boar appeared to be perfect. Would a well-placed .30-06 set down mr. piggy as conclusively as the .338 win mag? Thanks, Adam! Grace and Peace 😊
I agree, looks like two three shots groups ,first one around 6inch?(learning how to hold that beast again?)second group gripped the rifle little more and groups tightened up????in my opinion.never shot 338,but love my 300wm
Have som 70s 338w favorite. Lighter to.load it down 4 lower states .bigger on top. Found i needed dual dove tail mounts. Front mount should have horizontal bridge Gainst front of receiver 180/ 250 don't shoot prone whith out sisy pack
I got a 338 wm about 8 months ago, and in stores I’ve only found two boxes of 20. Hsm 250 grain trophy bonded bearclaw at 71.99 a box. Happy hunting ladies, and gents.
You may already know this. But due to the cost of ammo these days. Bore sight your rifle. Fire first shot at bull. Re aim at bull. Then dial your scope to first shot. Then adjust bench rest back to bull. Just a suggestion keep up the great videos.
I had a 7mm rem mag and couldn’t get it to group with anything but the heaviest bullet weights loaded long I’d check the throat before wasting a bunch of rounds
My 2 are .243 Winchester and the .308 . You can do some long range shooting with both but the .308 will take any large game in North America and you can buy surplus ammo for the .308 . The .243 will take Deer ,Hogs and any varrment at long range . I have used the .243 for Deer , Hogs , Coyotes , and whatever was eating my chickens . I know over kill for coons and skunks but when you go outside not knowing what to expect I picked the .243 because one time hogs were rutting up my garden and I only had a .22lr. bolt action at night . The .243 would take a 500 lbs. hog with poor shot placement and the .22 lr would not .
338 win mag ,338 lapua ,338 federal,340 wratherby magnum,338-378 weatherby which is your fav and if you dont have one which one would you most want to try and 1 more a often forgotten 325 wsm or 8 mm mag
Great show , lots of Fun. Maybe it's bullet jump? In other words bullet SEATING DEPTH FOR YOUR CHAMBER. DO a lands engagement test and then compare to your CARTRIDGE OVERALL LENGTH, BEING USED. Till you know your chamber, You can try many makers and different grains and still not find what works in perfect rifle. Thanks for another fun show.
Hey who tee you said you've never had copper ammo do well, have you tried Winchester deer season XP in your 308? Don't you have a Ruger American in 308? You should try it. I just did in my savage axis and it was the best out of anything I've tried so far copper or lead! Also recovered a bullet and it had great expansion and held all it's mass so I finally found my hunting round.
I can see where people hunting really big animals would want that caliber but as a deer hunter (whitetails & mule deer ) I've never had a problem taking them with 30 06 or 308 my two favorite calibers. The most accurate rifle I've ever had is my browning x bolt hunter in 308. That 338 is a beast though 👍👍.
All copper bullet is always longer bullet than lead core of same weight cause copper is less dense than lead. often time they need faster twist barrel than whats norm for caliber. You may have copper bullet shoot well just have to go lighter in weight to match length of lead core bullet. Many bolt action rifles come with twist intended only for lead core.
Have had good luck with Barnes ttsx. Non lead bullets I use in reloads for my 300 wby mag and my 6.5 CM. Never fired a 338 win so I cannot speak to what they do in that chambering. Just my two cents. Now I want one.
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I used to shoot a Ruger M77 in .338 Mag, it really liked the 225 grain Nosler Partition over a stout charge of IMR 4350, reaching 2800 fps. It wasn't much fun to shoot off the bench, but you don't really notice the recoil in the field. I ended up selling the rifle to a friend who was moving to Alaska, where the .338 is a favorite round for big snarly critters.
That's great
I got a bunch of seconds from nosler and loaded up partitions and accubonds in different weights. For my xbolt the best groups were from the 225gr partition. That surprised me!
The M77 is known for lite trigger strikes. I bought one anyway. Guess what...sometimes the gun would not fire because of lite trigger strikes. Took it to a gunsmith. He "fixed" it. Took it hunting...problem re-occurred. Sold it and never looked back again at the M77. I have no use for guns that only sometimes fire when the trigger is pulled. Enjoy your dangerous game hunt with the M77...it could get exciting real quick!
I shoot a Howa 1500 in .338 Win Mag. It’s hands down my favorite mag rifle, and probably the most versatile magnum caliber for someone who’s a reloader. I can get below 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. Great Caliber! Don’t let anyone tell you it’s overkill
Excellent Job. 20-some years guiding in Alaska, the .338 Model 700 Remington was my go-to-rifle. Shot a 225-grain bullet, dozen of bears, moose, mountain goats, and deer etc. My furthest shot was 469-yards on a mountain goat, 1-shot, DOA. Alaska was unpredictable what lurked ahead of you deep into the mountains. Years carrying that .338 caliber gave me complete confidence on all forms of harvesting wildlife. Thank You...
AlaskaJohn, I’m looking to get a 300wm or 338wm for elk,moose, and hopefully bison. Is the 338 worth the added cost to load? Also, which barrel length do you prefer?
Nick, I purchased a Remington Model 700 “Alaska’s Wilderness Rifle 24” barrel in 1998, no modification’s where made except a Timney Triggger. It’s been a shooter, I like the .338-caliber, don’t think there is popular as the 300-Mag. Both are excellent choices, yet, my .338 is staying with me, yes, well worth the extra-cost…
What part of Alaska brother I am a Alaska resident myself
I bought my .338 in 1998. Winchester model 70 w boss. Had to do a lot of tuning to make it shoot accurately. Killed a big bull Elk w it in 2002. It’s a fine rifle and packs a punch for big game. Kills very efficiently.
Most accurate rifle I ever owned, was a Rem 700 stainless in a beautiful walnut stock. In 338 Win Mag. Took it to Colorado on a Muley,Elk hunt. Never saw an Elk but tagged a nice 4x4 Muley.
I had a Remington 700 left handed bolt action after a destroyed in a fire I can never find another one I dropped my first elk at 400 yd was a beautiful rifle
I bought my Winchester M70 XTR in
338 Win Mag in the late 80's.
I'll shoot over 100 rounds of 45-70 and 12 ga slug in a day, but only about 10 of those bruisers and my shoulder is done.
One of my favorites as well. I've only tried 3 factory loaded rounds in mine, but it's liked all 3. Winchester 200 gr Power Points, Winchester 230 gr Black Talons (not made anymore), and Federal 210 gr Nosler Partitions. I handloaded for it now with the 210 gr Partitions and 225 gr Hornady soft points.
Mine is a Ruger M77 in 338Win Mag; shot my first deer with this using Winchester 200 grain Power Point bullet. That was over 20years ago and the rifle now has a custom muzzle brake installed which makes bench time more enjoyable. My Ruger really likes the Federal Premium 210 grain Nosler Partition rounds and will shoot sub-MOA 90% of the time.
I was told that Crimson Trace uses the Monarch glass in all of their scopes. Very crisp and clear.
I got myself a Ruger No.1 chambered in .338 Win.Mag. many years ago. A really elegant hard hitting rifle. I bagged my first moose bull with it..
Never handled or shot a 338wm, but have read a lot on its capabilities. Definitely hammered the piggy. Would be a great elk or bear cartridge. Thanks for sharing!
Good for about anything you want to want to hunt.
That’s exactly why I reload/hand load. As you work up your load (additional grains of powder, type of powder, bullet weight etc. etc. you figure out what that rifle likes best. I have a couple hundred rds loaded for each of my rifles. No way you can replicate the accuracy that you enjoy with that continuity vs random different factory loads. Basically you should re-zero your scope every time you switch anything. And what Who Tee said about that rifle not liking that ammo is more of a thing than most people understand or appreciate!
That poor dog 🤣 just peacefully laying around then boom!
The load I worked up for my elk hunt was with Winchester brass, federal magnum primer, Speer grand slam 250 gr, and enough IMR 4831 to give me 2700 FPS. The trajectory was almost identical to my favorite 30-06 hand load with a 180 bullet.
I spent my weekend at a gun show. I picked up 2.5 pounds of winchester 748 powder for my .358 win and I picked up some Barnes 185gr bullets for my .338 win mag and I also picked up an older Leupold VX-ll 3-9x40 scope with a set of rings. I also found some 150gr Barnes .338 bullets, I never knew anybody made bullets that light in .338 caliber.
I bought a Compass II in 6.5 Creedmoor during that same sale from KGC. The trigger is better than my Ruger American. Love the 3 position Model 70 style safety with the bolt lock. BTW, I'm getting 5/16 inch 3 shot groups at 100 yards with Hornady Precision Hunter ammo. I love the gun. Super value, and it shoots like a laser. Your gun should shoot better with ammo it likes.
Can't believe someone has a dog chained up at a firing range. Get him some Ear-Pro.
AK big bear hunters swear by 338 Win.
Never really been crazy about the 338 cartridges, but nowadays I found myself wanting a 338 Win Mag. Heard great things about it and this video encourages me a bit more. Great video as always Who Tee Who!
When I was in high school, one of my hunting friends got a new M700 in .338. Wanting to be the true he-men of our generation shooting a big magnum, we took it out to the hayfield to zero the new Weaver V9W scope mounted on top.
First shot out of the box the recoil was so hard that the V9 eyepiece came back into my friends eyebrow leaving a nice little cut that bled profusely. He didn’t shoot it any more that day.
A week later, he mustered enough courage to try it again. This time the scab over his cut got knocked off and again, the blood flew everywhere.
He never shot it again, and I bought it from him later at a nice discounted price because he was afraid of it. It was a fine deer rifle after that, especially after I backed the eye relief off a bit more on the Weaver……..LOL!!
WOW
Those Weaver’s have a knife edge eye piece. Your friend is one of many victims. Nowadays we have muzzle brakes.
@@gascheck8151 Had one on my 7mm Rem Mag shooting off the pickup hood in 1978. Those old scope would bloody you up.
Leupold used to sharpen the ocular end so it would make a clean cut !
I've got several 338s. A Ruger #1 with Federal premiums did a 3/4 inch group at 300 yds. I thought I had missed the target on the second and third shots but a close-up confirms the three rounds were touching each other and the first and second rounds were nearly undetectable. I even took a photo. The 338 has taken many elk, caribou, moose, and a bear. I reload and found that slowing down a heavier bullet it cleanly takes a whitetail without tearing the animal up. Very versatile cartridge and obviously my favorite.
I own a 338 myself and what I do when sighting in after laser bore sight is shoot first shot, then i keep rifle still in my Caldwell bench rest ,keeping crosshairs on same spot i was aiming at and rotate turrets to the first bullet hole...done in 2 shots ? Maybe 3 shots.Yes 338 is pricey...a little tip from a 🇨🇦..
Love your content.👍
When you go to Alaska that is the tool for grizzly and moose
The 338 win mag is my favorite as well,it’s hard to beat!!
I have a Viking arms 1900 in .338 Win Mag. Love the rifle. Cross between a laser and howitzer. 185 barnes ttsx for deer and 225 barnes ttsx for elk and moose. Northern Alberta.
You’re not kidding about .338 Win Mag ammo availability. I lucked out and found some Nosler Trophy Grade with 250gr Accubond (which I consider an excellent premium bullet) last year for $49/box at a backcountry store. Haven’t seen any since 😂
Should always just take 3 careful shots before you adjust anything. Need a tight group before adjusting.
I bought a new Mossberg Patriot in 375 Ruger for $290, cerakoted stainless steel barrel and, although the recoil is stout, it's accurate as can be. Haven't taken anything with it yet but I will this year!! I know you feel about the 338 the same way I do about the 375.
I also purchased a Mossberg Patriot like yours in 375 Ruger would really like the gun if it would shoot a descend group. Mine shoots 3 shots into a 3" to 4" group at a 100 yards. I called Mossberg about this gun and they said that it was acceptable groups. I will never use a rifle on game that shoots that lousy. I think buying a Mossberg rifle is a gamble on getting a good one or a lousy one. I will never buy one again.
I grabbed the same one when they were $250. For the price, it's not a bad rifle at all. I haven't hand loaded for it yet, but with regular off the shelf winchester hunting loads, the best groups I could get were 2-3". Considering it also has a pencil barrel, that's about the best I figure I can squeeze out of it.
Love my 338.... only caliber i used for 30 years. Elk moose deer bear it unwinds their main springs really quick never have to go tracking nothing. Pull the trigger and meat in the freezer😁
Wonderful video! I also enjoy the 338 WM in my Ruger 77. Favorite for sure and will do anything a rifle is needed to do. Great round! Your rifle/scope combo is a nice one.
Now I think I understand why my best friend traded his Ruger M77 in .338 Win Mag for a 7mm Magnum. Three high end scopes, including a Nickon, and various factory and hand loads never seemed to work for him though he did love the rifle for its quality. The 7mm Mag has proven to be deer and hog killing fool out to around five hundred yards or so.
Thanks for the video buddy. I asked a while ago about this. I have wanted the 338 for awhile I currently have 3 compass 2, 300 win mag, 30-06 and 308. I have let clients use them here in Maine for moose and everyone loves them. Keep up the videos 🇺🇸
Thanks for watching Michael
338 is also a round that hits like a tank!!! Love it
I have a hunch it will tighten up with 250 grainers.
I hunt with a BAR in 338 win mag and I love it. You ain't kidding about the ammo, I bought 2 boxes of federal fusion at the beginning of this ammo crisis and was lucky enough to get two boxes of Winchester ammo recently. It's not available for purchase online anywhere, not just backordered, simply not available to purchase.
I would agree that the accuracy is lacking and no where near acceptable for 100 yards.
I would also say if this was a 12 guage and you made that same group at 100 yards with a slug, noone would complain and would actually be impressed.
I saw 2 bullets in one hole so I'm thinking it was all the turret twisting he was doing .Unless action screws are a bit loose.
1990 first year Win Supergrades became available again. Coming back from Desert Shield/Desert Storm my wife presented me one in 338 Win Mag. Shoots everything well from 200 Nosler BTs to 250 Partitions. Doesn't really kick ... it pushes/shoves, my Featherweight 270 kicks harder.
If you can find the Winchester in the black box it shoots I think it's 200 gr. Bullets look like black coated ballistic tip loaded on nickel coated brass that was the best shooting ammo I tried couldn't beat it with my reloads
The 338 WM ...
is my caliber of choice for wood bison .... i have a Savage bolt action and mainly use it at close range at a bison operation where I serve as a veterinarian...however...
All animals are tranquilized by dart gun first so a shot behind the ear is done on recumbent animals ...some of which are larger than moose ( up to 2500 lbs ) ... normally...
I dont recommend long distance head shots in hunting situations...even with this powerful ordinance ...(if it can be avoided.) These animals have large bony skulls which can absorb energy in large sinuses. Relatively large skull compared to brain...( brain location is deceiving and is easily missed) Behind the shoulder
is a better proposition...
..."Who Tee Who!!!"
I had a Rem 700 in 338 WM that wouldn't shoot worth a crap so I sold it. I always liked the cartridge though. These days I shoot a 338-378 Weatherby and often find myself missing the reduced recoil and economical reloads of the Win Mag. It's pretty much the perfect elk cartridge for inside 500 yards.
I have a Savage hog hunter in .338win mag it’s one of my favourite rifles.
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I have a Remington 700 BDL chambered 338 Win Mag. I've taken one elk and two mule deer with it.
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Been working my tail off aint able to catch the video every night but I watch them every day keep them coming
Always appreciate you watching
I was die hard Nikon guy. 95% of my rifles have Nikon. I tried Vortex there ok. I really like Leapold. Ill have to try Crimson Trace.
Barnes Bullets have always been great for me but your right about them coppers there.
I shot a savage chambered in the 338 it kicked like a mule but out to 300 it was a tac driver
WTW, breaking out the 338 WM. This will be a hard hitting video with the man himself WHO TEE WHO 🎥💯👍💪🏽
Yes sir!
338 win mag is a great cartridge, I prefer my Sako TRG M10 in 338 Lapua for long range hunting.
I fired my dad's old M-70 Alaskan when I was 11 yrs old. Was I even proud of myself! 😎
I agree, that barrel doesn’t like that Ammo. Curious to see what ammo works for you, and how much the group tightens up.
I have found out the factory all copper ammo don't shoot worth a dam
My old neighbour 70 years old owns a mauser chambered in 338wm. He shot a wildbore ranged 175 meters (191 ). Allomst no drop. Really impressed!
I have one that I inherited from my brother. It is a Ruger M77MKII All Weather. I have not fired it or hunted with it. This is a heavy duty caliber. This is for large game like elk, moose, brown bear. I live in Florida and this is way more rifle than I need. I thought I might use it if I got out west on an elk hunt.
I'm from canader eh! And we shoot moose with 270 win no prob 👌 that thing is a beast?
@@linescum444 My brothers live in AK and they use 30-06 or 45-70 for moose. My brother did take a grizzly with 338 Ruger. He hit that grizz twice and it ran into thick willow brush. Talk about scary.... walking into thick willows after a grizzly bear. He found it in the thick brush dead. This was way out in the middle of nowhere at a gold mine. Those interior grizzly bears are always hungry and on the prowl for food. More than once they came into camp. In the morning you put on your pants boots and your gun. In that order. lol
I’m so jealous of this type of shooting. Where I live I don’t really have any option of shooting out to 100yd let alone further than 100.
I have one but I am not sure I can fire it any more because I have had retina detachments so I will just enjoy watching you
400 yard tack driver with250gr. Hornady rounds you hit it goes down I use to hunt big deer in extreme northern Wisconsin even my friend switched we both have problems walking long distance so having to track a animal is not in the cards rounds hit with 5 shot .75 spread at 250 yards doesn't leave a big jelly mess a out a 4 inch hole on a broad side extremely destructive on head shot not much left if hit in head.
Shot mine last weekend with my brother. Ruger Mark 2 with skeleton stock. Love it. I call it the annihilater.
I like that little music break in the middle you did there. Another great video brother. Dropped that piggy in its tracks! I gotta do a hog hunt sometime. Either tracking, or in a stand, don't matter.
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Love my .338 win mag. Browning Abolt Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. I recently put a Burris Fullfield 4 on it. While Use Hornady 230 ELDX I've been getting. 95 in groups. Best gun I have.
Iv got a HOWA 1500 In 338 WIN MAG it's my favorite rifle. I use it hunting here in Australia and it will make pretty much anything stop in it's tracks with a single round
Ps. Hand load rounds for it and mess with projectiles, powder charges and projectile seating depth and you'll get groups better than any factory ammo. It just depends what your rifle likes to run
Coppers never seam to be accurate for me but they kill pretty good. I like the Barnes copper ammo but definitely doesn’t shoot better than an inch out of any rifle I’ve ever tried it in.
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Hey Who Tee Who, you shoot everything, you know more than I do. I had that in a Ruger 77 , 3.5 -10 Leupold varyX 3, Liked it Fine, that is popular in Alaska, plenty of power, shoots far Those Ultra Mags l didn't get it , Punishment to shoot, not necessary, The cartridges that have been around work fine, Remember that Ultra Mag you picked up, that thing hurt to shoot
Great cartridge. You might want to put some lead down field....^) I never like the group with the copperheads. If you Re-load, you might try the 225 Nosler....got much improved group.....Thanks for the vid and also the heads up on the Axil Ears....gonna get some....^)
Thanks for the video . Great caliber but much more than I need for game here in Florida.maybe Where they are larger animals.
Love the vids. You need a front rest that doesn't move like ones we use in benchrest. They are Salty but only need buy it once.
And rear bag for shorter weight rifles.
You'll get more consistent results especially when shooting big boomers.
I can smell the bacon cooking after that hog clip
The shot placement on that boar appeared to be perfect. Would a well-placed .30-06 set down mr. piggy as conclusively as the .338 win mag?
Thanks, Adam!
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06 puts everything in the Americas down with extreme authority.
@@DeezCheez69 Agreed, however I would seriously suggest anyone hunting Kodiak bear be one damn good shot.
Great vid thx for sharing this with us! There's a rifle as a great candidate for a nice muzzle brake. It'll bring those groups in big time, I believe.
Thanks for watching Tim!
I agree, looks like two three shots groups ,first one around 6inch?(learning how to hold that beast again?)second group gripped the rifle little more and groups tightened up????in my opinion.never shot 338,but love my 300wm
Have som 70s 338w favorite. Lighter to.load it down 4 lower states .bigger on top. Found i needed dual dove tail mounts. Front mount should have horizontal bridge Gainst front of receiver 180/ 250 don't shoot prone whith out sisy pack
I got a 338 wm about 8 months ago, and in stores I’ve only found two boxes of 20.
Hsm 250 grain trophy bonded bearclaw at 71.99 a box.
Happy hunting ladies, and gents.
Love 338wm
You may already know this. But due to the cost of ammo these days. Bore sight your rifle. Fire first shot at bull. Re aim at bull. Then dial your scope to first shot. Then adjust bench rest back to bull. Just a suggestion keep up the great videos.
Man that's a nice setup. I wasn't aware of Crimson Trace but now I'm going to have to check em out
Can’t always shoot what YOU like sometimes you gotta shoot what the RIFLE likes
I had a 7mm rem mag and couldn’t get it to group with anything but the heaviest bullet weights loaded long I’d check the throat before wasting a bunch of rounds
My 2 are .243 Winchester and the .308 . You can do some long range shooting with both but the .308 will take any large game in North America and you can buy surplus ammo for the .308 . The .243 will take Deer ,Hogs and any varrment at long range . I have used the .243 for Deer , Hogs , Coyotes , and whatever was eating my chickens . I know over kill for coons and skunks but when you go outside not knowing what to expect I picked the .243 because one time hogs were rutting up my garden and I only had a .22lr. bolt action at night . The .243 would take a 500 lbs. hog with poor shot placement and the .22 lr would not .
338 win mag ,338 lapua ,338 federal,340 wratherby magnum,338-378 weatherby which is your fav and if you dont have one which one would you most want to try and 1 more a often forgotten 325 wsm or 8 mm mag
Great show , lots of Fun. Maybe it's bullet jump? In other words bullet SEATING DEPTH FOR YOUR CHAMBER. DO a lands engagement test and then compare to your CARTRIDGE OVERALL LENGTH, BEING USED. Till you know your chamber, You can try many makers and different grains and still not find what works in perfect rifle. Thanks for another fun show.
338 win mag is going to be the new military machine gun round. So hopefully in the near future ammo will become much more affordable
Really ? That would be awesome! My old pre-64 model 70 is hungry for that ammo. Thanks👍👍
Hey who tee you said you've never had copper ammo do well, have you tried Winchester deer season XP in your 308? Don't you have a Ruger American in 308? You should try it. I just did in my savage axis and it was the best out of anything I've tried so far copper or lead! Also recovered a bullet and it had great expansion and held all it's mass so I finally found my hunting round.
Don't think I've tried that in 308 yet
Enjoyed the video as always Have my doubts about the copper bullets Some rifles like them but some absolutely don't
I am not a fan of copper
I can see where people hunting really big animals would want that caliber but as a deer hunter (whitetails & mule deer ) I've never had a problem taking them with 30 06 or 308 my two favorite calibers. The most accurate rifle I've ever had is my browning x bolt hunter in 308. That 338 is a beast though 👍👍.
All copper bullet is always longer bullet than lead core of same weight cause copper is less dense than lead. often time they need faster twist barrel than whats norm for caliber. You may have copper bullet shoot well just have to go lighter in weight to match length of lead core bullet. Many bolt action rifles come with twist intended only for lead core.
It's a powerhouse for sure. My shoulder started hurting after you took the second shot.
That hog never had time to pray! I like wheeler mounts very good for the money. Guns are like people, they r picky on what they eat. Cheers from ky.
I like the 9.3x62 caliber and .338 Win Mag. Can't decide which one to go with.
.338 is great! Lots of people up here in Alaska hunt with them
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Hard hit in elk getting magic ! Very humane on big game ! Out west wear it work's best !
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My two favorite are; .204 Ruger & .338 Lapua Magnum.
Just picked up an old 338 win mag model 70 its a beast but ammo is scarce and expensive
I did notice that CT is using the same reticle design that the Nikon BDC scopes had.
That 338 win is a boss WTW
338 win is fairly popular here
Love my savage 22 250
Have had good luck with Barnes ttsx. Non lead bullets I use in reloads for my 300 wby mag and my 6.5 CM. Never fired a 338 win so I cannot speak to what they do in that chambering. Just my two cents. Now I want one.
4570 auto now that is a beast
The .338mag is a terrific round for big game. Unless your menu features animals on the Big 5 list, the .338 is sure to be a good fit.
Great information again, thank you, Aloha👍
338mag is a Loud Rifle but the recoil is Not Really too bad but 7mm mag and 22-250 is Still my favorite