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.338 vs .338 mag which one to choose? HELP

Thanatos
i dont know which to choose from. i dont know much on either caliber. if some one could lead me to a ballistis chart or somethimg i might could make up my mind. opinions are welcome please. i shoot 1,000 yds tops not shure how this gun handles at that range. i like 500+yd shots. i mostly varmit hunt. i am looking at the Armalite ar 30 .338/.338 mag.
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  • 5mmgunguy
    Welcome to the forum....338 might be a little more caliber for varmint hunting than you need. If the shooting gets fast and furious and you are shooting from a rest...you will really beat yourself up. 243 Win or a 25-06 is all you need for varmints at long range. After 200 to 300 rounds even they start to get to you. And at 500+ to 1000 yards you will miss a few so be prepared for follow up shots...thats right shooting a AR will allow for that. It will be interesting.
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  • nononsense
    Thanatos,

    I would like to get a little more clarifications as to which cartridges your referring to in your title and question.

    The AR30 is chambered for 3 cartridges:

    .308 Win.
    .300 Win. Mag.
    .338 Lapua

    Give us a little more information and we can try to help you with this question.

    Best.
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  • RobOz
    quote:Originally posted by Thanatos
    i dont know which to choose from. i dont know much on either caliber. if some one could lead me to a ballistis chart or somethimg i might could make up my mind. opinions are welcome please. i shoot 1,000 yds tops not shure how this gun handles at that range. i like 500+yd shots. i mostly varmit hunt. i am looking at the Armalite ar 30 .338/.338 mag.


    and you have to ask?
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  • Thanatos
    quote:Originally posted by nononsense
    Thanatos,

    I would like to get a little more clarifications as to which cartridges your referring to in your title and question.

    The AR30 is chambered for 3 cartridges:

    .308 Win.
    .300 Win. Mag.
    .338 Lapua

    Give us a little more information and we can try to help you with this question.

    Best.


    armalite ar .338 lapua/ armalite ar .338 lapua magnum both new bolt action. what is a better nail driving 500/1ooo yard rifle
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  • Thanatos
    quote:Originally posted by RobOz
    quote:Originally posted by Thanatos
    quote:Originally posted by nononsense
    Thanatos,

    I would like to get a little more clarifications as to which cartridges your referring to in your title and question.

    The AR30 is chambered for 3 cartridges:

    .308 Win.
    .300 Win. Mag.
    .338 Lapua

    Give us a little more information and we can try to help you with this question.

    Best.


    armalite ar .338 lapua/ armalite ar .338 lapua magnum both new bolt action. what is a better nail driving 500/1ooo yard rifle


    I would trade them for a 338 super dooper mag.It be good for 2000. savage makes a nice action.
    what
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  • nononsense
    Thanatos,

    Rob was having some fun with you.

    The .338 Lapua and the .338 Lapua Magnum are both the same cartridge just two different ways to write the name.

    Best.
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  • Thanatos
    quote:Originally posted by nononsense
    Thanatos,

    Rob was having some fun with you.

    The .338 Lapua and the .338 Lapua Magnum are both the same cartridge just two different ways to write the name.

    Best.


    ok .338 lapua/ .338 winchester mag.
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  • tsr1965
    There was just a thread that closed on this very subject. I would look it over. My money would be on the 338 RUM in a customized 700 type action...or a 300 RUM.

    Best

    Here is the thread

    http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=447110
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  • FEENIX
    Here's a 1000 yard shot on a gopher with .338 Lapua and .300gr SMK (IIRC) by my gunsmith.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTDypg4OAFA

    Good luck!

    Ed
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