588, vs. .534 for the RUM Performance wise, they seem to be pretty even slightly longer OAL on the Lapua So, some of the things I'm wondering about: best receiver for this build? The .300 Lapua Magnum (7.62×70mm) is a specialized rimless bottlenecked centerfire cartridge developed for long-range rifles. With the anticipation high for the new 245and 329, I am trying to decide between the 300 RUM for the 245 and 338 Edge forthe 329. 338 Lapua vs 300 PRC ... Recoil on my 338 LM rifle is surprisingly tame with a muzzle brake. They both have more range than the .308 or the .30–06. Jul 6, 2018 #5 M. Mram10 Banned. 338 Lapua brass is pretty expensive locally ($50 for 20) 338 RUM brass not available locally. Another .338 that is a little off the norm is the .338 Norma mag. Im looking at the Christensen Arms MPR in 338 Lapua or the 300 PRC. Sure he can run with a Lapua as well as he could run a 300 Tejas, 338 Edge+P or 375 CheyTac I was just pointing out the .30 is not all its cracked up to be. The 180 grain tested produced less recoil. The recoil too much and wear out barrels to fast. However, when Remington did finally release a .338 RUM it differed from Carlocks design, being slightly shorter in the body than a .338-300 RUM wildcat. 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag. Additionally, the case itself is much shorter than the 300 RUM as is the shoulder location. Mag.) Mag., .338 RUM, .338 Lapua Mag. He hunts all big game including bears and sometimes the cape buffalo. (CIP is the European equivalent of SAAMI.) The 338 Lapua is the cartridge to go to past 1000 yds - without a doubt. Printable Version. Quote JDorsey. Thanks for the reply's so far. The cost of brass is about $4 each so having a couple hundred rounds is spendy but once you have the brass if you reload carefully it can be done. Add to Buddy List. The wind has a hard time pushing that heavy bullet around. Ron Better ballistics and accuracy compared to most .50 cal alternatives and a much lighter rifle. 308 vs 300 win mag vs 338 lapua mag. Very high BC's. Some guys think that these big 30s are great 1000 yd guns when chambered in heavy rifles. But seriously, I think if you reload the 338 lapua would be … Might want to look into the 700's with the standard .300 and .338 magnums. But, a 3/4" 5rd group shooting a 250gr bullet with 78gr of xmr4350 will do that from a 9lb non-braked rifle resting on a rucksack. Lookingfor some opinions for my next build. The .338 RUM should not be confused with the increasingly popular wildcat .338-300 RUM and .338 Edge which use the full length parent .300 RUM case. Plus you'll be able to stay on target through the shot which is important to work on. 424 0 0.338 Lapua or .338 RUM Bar None compared to the 300 Ultra. .300 Win Mag projectiles are 7.8mm in diameter, and the cartridge is 3.34 inches long. 300 NORMA MAG VS 300 PRC. For hunting anything on the North American continent they’re both sufficient. .338 Lapua VS .300 Remington Ultra Mag? The author analyzed six .338 caliber magnum cartridges (.338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby, .338-378 Weatherby, .338 Remington Ultra Mag., 33 Nosler, and .338 Lapua) for trajectory, effective range, and recoil with modern ballistic software available free online from shooterscalculator.com. Good Luck. I shoot 300 grain Siera Matchkings with my 338. With a 200 grain bullet, it likely would have scored equal to or below the .300 Weatherby. Two, it uses a non-standard in the U.S., Lapua-sized bolt face, which limits the number of actions that it can be chambered in. That’s approaching the coefficient of legendary .338 Lapua bullets, and it’s worth noting that the .300 PRC was in part conceived as a potential replacement for extreme-range sniper work; one that offers much friendlier recoil and muzzle blast. 33 nosler 300 grain pill at 2550 338 lapua ammo by nosler 300 grain pill 2650 Buy carbon or Black Hills or Double tap and push 300 grain pill 2800 fps plus that smokes 33 nosler. Magnum Versus the .338 Super Magnums (.330 Dakota, .340 Wby. I'm a big fan of the 30-338 Lap Imp, have a 300AX, but with companies like ADG making Lapua quality brass for the 300 RUM, if it's a choice between a straight non "improved" version 30-338 Lapua and 300 RUM, I think the 300 RUM will out perform it every time. Find Members Posts. (250-300 gr bullets) It is in essence the .300 RUM shortened to fit into a standard length bolt-action. The .338 Win. Its efficient case produces near .300 Weatherby performance. shoey. If you enjoyed reading about "300 RUM vs 338 RUM vs 300 WM" here in the FamilyFriendsFirearms.com archive, you'll LOVE our community. 338RUM vs 338 Lapua: Post Reply : Author: Message Topic Search Topic Options. On that note my range is 600 yds but I do have areas where I can get out further occasionally. JDorsey . So, the 300 PRC is very similar in overall cartridge length to a CIP 338 Lapua round, and considerably longer than a 300 RUM. The .300 Norma Magnum is growing in popularity despite a few downsides. Pros: extended range and energy carried downrange. SSThit low but did not matter 210 yards Thanks again. I already have a custom 6.5 CM and a Custom 22 BR. The 338 RUM generated more snap and push but twisted much less. No one yet offers this cartridge loaded with 200 grain AccuBonds. Lv 4. When you start putting in trigger time your shoulder will thank you. Translate Topic. The 375 is almost pleasant to shoot. Magnum's ballistics. Post Reply. Savage 110 .338 lapua 225 gr. Then there is the .338/378 Wby. PRS shooter Ty Evans engages an 18x24-inch target at 1,844 yards with the Hornady .300 PRC in a Gunwerks Magnus rifle—successfully. The 300 PRC has been around for awhile now, Id like to know what you think of it at this time compared to the 338 Lapua! For me, the whole point of doing a 30-338 Lapua is so you can get the benefit of improving it. Remember, there is a whole family of RUMs , Remington Ultra Mags, all based on the same case, just necked down for different bullets, 7mm, 300, 338, 375. now the 338 RUM and the 338 Lapua are nearly identical ballistically, so then you got to decide if you like what you get when you step down to a narrower bullet. Lots of snap and twsit. This would be for over 1200 yds out to 2K. They are devastating to game. Shooting my sporter .338/300 prone off a field expedient "rest" to verify zero before a hunt, I expect to get a few scope dings around the eyebrow. I personally think this is too much of a good thing, but it may be up your alley. .338 Lapua Magnum: A Brief History. 33 nosler is not faster than 338 lapua. Optics GrassHopper Joined: June/02/2010 Location: Fayetteville, W Status: Offline Points: 9 Post Options. Post author By Adriel; Post date August 3, 2012; 8 Comments on 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag; Just as a foreword: this is a totally bunk comparison. Create New Topic . Ammo is going to be easier to find and cheaper to procure than the RUM's… The shoulder location is very close to that of a 338 Lapua. I box of shells in any position but sitting at a bench, is fun. I love the 338 but if I can get by with less recoil and cost why not.. 338 lapua is a specially designed sniping cartridge used by lots of millitaries all over the world, and 300 RUM is a ridiculous 30cal that was designed for no purpose but to spend lots of money on ammo. My dad's friend hunts with a .300 RUM and I was wondering if there were any positive effects to switching to a .338 Lapua. I have shot the 300 win,300 wby,338 win and all have been a harsh slap. 30-338 Lapua Improved VS. 300LRH vs. 300 RUM. The .338 Lapua Magnum was developed in the eighties specifically to provide Military snipers a round capable of delivering high powered impacts to targets at extended range. 338 Lapua case head diameter of. One, it’s not a SAAMI-approved cartridge, though it’s CIP approved. I decided that the 300 RUM just wasn't worth the 200 fps it gave over the 300 Wby/ 300 Ack. Come join FamilyFriendsFirearms.com today for the full version! By Gary Zinn. Joined Feb 12, 2017 Messages 133 Reaction score 44 Points 28 Location WY. In true Weatherby fashion, the .340 generates velocities almost 300 fps faster than the .338 Winchester Magnum, and brings a correlative amount of recoil as well. and .338-378 Wby. Driving a 250-grain bullet to 2940 fps, for over 4,800 ft.-lbs. According to the Finnish army’s testing, their rifles maintained 1 moa accuracy at 1000 yards for 4000 rounds. Another question why do the 300 rum and 7rum burn barrels faster than say a 338 rum or are all rums barrel burners when you say 338 should I consider a lapua, or edge. Calculations were corrected to standard temperature (59F/15C) and pressure … If the RUM is what you want, go for it. Mike says: November … Gonna go Lapua, RUM or Edge? Post Reply. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 17 of 17 Posts. However, five current commercial cartridges have surpassed the .338 Win. Consistently holding .6 moa. 05-20-2009, 02:20 PM. I’m averaging 2781fps with hand loaded ammunition for the 338 LM, 300GR SMK. best twist rate? Die .338 Lapua Magnum ist eine Patrone, die in erster Linie für den Einsatz in militärischen Scharfschützengewehren entwickelt wurde. They aren't. 300 Winchester magnum and 338 Lapua magnum are both more than capable of taking down any game animal in North America at most any distance you’ll see them at. Report Post … 338 vs. 375 The 375 H&H to me is like a long push. Notes on bullet performance can be found in the .340 Weatherby and .338 Lapua texts. 300 RUM vs 338 Edge. (If you’re looking for the best .338 Lapua rifle, check out this guide). of energy at the muzzle, the .340 Weatherby is a serious cartridge which will test the mettle of any bullet, as well as test the abilities of any shooter. February 16, 2020 at 9:20 pm. Thread starter Rich; Start date Jun 18, 2018; Jun 18, 2018 #1 R. Rich Active member. S ... That way you have a rifle that will shoot at long ranges without the recoil that comes with the .300wm and .338 lapua. Members Profile. Both would have a +P … IMHO the main downside of 338 LM is the chronic shortage of Retumbo and H1000, so you have to stock up when it is available. and the Same things can be accomplished with a much smaller round. Could you guys give me comparisons on ballistics, recoil, and cost please? Die Bezeichnung basiert auf dem verwendeten Kaliber von 0,338 Zoll (.338), dem norwegischen Unternehmen Lapua, das die Hauptentwicklung leistete, und Magnum als Kennzeichen für eine verstärkte Ladung. Nov 8, 2011 #2 . 300 rum vs. 338 lapua Discussion in 'Hunting Forum ' started by aztman ... aztman, Nov 8, 2011. aztman, Nov 8, 2011. Bigcat_hunter New Member. Send Private Message. The .338 Winchester Magnum, introduced in 1958, set a performance level for the caliber that most subsequent .338 cartridges have struggled to exceed. Chad says: November 19, 2016 at 7:30 am. Nov 20, 2016 - This post summarizes the results for the recoil tests ran on 20+ muzzle brakes using two 30 caliber ... 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