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.338-06 -vs- .35 Whelan

BOWWMAN
I have a Remington 700 .270 I am thinking of rebarrleing it and I am undicided on which way to go, Any advice pro's or con's
Thanks

BOWWMAN
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  • steve45
    I picked the 338-06 for an Elk rifle. With the 210 to 225 gr. bullets muzzle velocity is around 2700 fps. It will shoot pretty flat out to 300 yds. If I were hunting animals at closer ranges I would probably go with the 35 Whelen. Both are very similar power wise.
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  • Geri
    I have used the whelen for years. 200 gr. barnes X loaded to 2975 average. This best elk rifle I have used. Each caliber is good, and the animal can't tell the difference.
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  • Kdub
    The 338-06 (formerly known as the .333 OKH) is a pretty nice cartridge with lots of possibilities. As said, the animal won't know the difference between the 338-06 and the .35 Whelen.

    Both cartridges are available commercially, but only Weatherby is loading the 338-06, I believe (c'mon guys, prove me wrong!)

    A very interesting cartridge is the .35 Whelen Ackley Improved. A real powerhouse.

    Keep off the Ridgeline
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  • nononsense
    A-Square Ammunition is loaded with the following weights and styles of bullets:


    .338-06/ 200 NOS B-TIP


    .338-06/ 250 NOS PAR


    .338-06/ 250 D-T

    http://members.aol.com/riflemenky/Ammunition.html
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  • old06
    Its a close call there not to much differance one a little more diameter the other a little sectional denisity. Do you handload ? that may be the biggest factor for you.

    psalms 16
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  • Geri
    I forgot to write that I chose the 35 over the 338 (1) It is a factory cartridge. (at that time) (2) The availability of cast bullets (357 etc) When loaded with a small charge of pistol powder the point of aim can be regulated to 50 yds. Works great for small game. Just my 2 cents worth.
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  • maximat
    Word of caution here! Light loads of fast powder in large case may be receipe for disaster. Ask the SASS and NCOWS people.
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