So, I was pondering what I could do with my souped up Remington 700 LA action when its time to change barrel again. Its on its second .300WM barrel and I while I really have nothing against 300WM, maybe its time to try something new?
I have been looking at 6.5 PRC ever since its introduction, but then again a 7mm Remington Magnum might be an easier choise? 300 PRC is naturally a given choise too.
Then along came the suggestion to make something new, bigger and maybe not better but atleast good enough.
Enter the 338-300 PRC. Which does sound like a good project. My friend ran the numbers in GRT (?) and it looked good too. Ill try to get him to post the graphs here soon.
If memory serves, it would get a 250 grain Scenar going at about 200 fps less than a .338 Lapua magnum, with a lot less powder.
The use would be to hit steel at long range (out to 1500 meters, maybe more), and the occational deer and hog hunt.
Is this a dumb idea, or one to entertain?
I have been looking at 6.5 PRC ever since its introduction, but then again a 7mm Remington Magnum might be an easier choise? 300 PRC is naturally a given choise too.
Then along came the suggestion to make something new, bigger and maybe not better but atleast good enough.
Enter the 338-300 PRC. Which does sound like a good project. My friend ran the numbers in GRT (?) and it looked good too. Ill try to get him to post the graphs here soon.
If memory serves, it would get a 250 grain Scenar going at about 200 fps less than a .338 Lapua magnum, with a lot less powder.
The use would be to hit steel at long range (out to 1500 meters, maybe more), and the occational deer and hog hunt.
Is this a dumb idea, or one to entertain?
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