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.338 RUM
Posted by F.P. on Mar 22 2006
I too had a .338 RUM built after a ton of research on whether to go with the .338 or a .375 H&H. One of the primary negatives going with the .338 was clearly general cartridge availability (my .300 is a Winnie for that reason). But that was about it. In the end I went with .338 RUM over the .338 Winchester or the .375 H&H. The reason for me was that down range (and I mean a litle more than 100 yards) it delivers more energy than the .375 H&H and can shoot as flat as the .300 mags. As for the "downside" of a very fast gun at close ranges, I think this is a red herring as long as premium bullets (such as Barnes X - which the gun really likes) are used. I do a lot of western states Elk hunting, as well, and it is the perfect Elk rifle and can be a great combination sheep and Brown Bear gun as well. The gun itself was built by MG Arms (as was my most recent .300 Winnie) and although it is 9 oz heavier than the .300, it is still under 6 lbs scopped (Leupold VX-III 3.5-10) and loaded. With a very effective brake and pad, recoil is less than my .280 Remington. Yes it's loud, but you aren't going to be shooting 30 rounds from the bench with this gun. As for practice, because this gun is identical (other than than slight weight difference) to the .300 and also to a .22-250 (without brake) I had made in terms of dimensions, scope, safety, action, trigger and pull. Cheap practice is not a problem. I can use any of the guns and it's like I was shooting any other of the guns. Besides, if I make the dream hunt to Africa, I now have a reason (indeed legal need) to get a .400 (probably a .416 Rigby), with the .338 RUM serving as perfect plains game rifle.
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