338win
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The 338 win will be far more efficient
Suppressed 338 RUM?
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Arcola
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I am certainly not an expert here but in talking with some of the well known builders of these large magnum rifles, I've found that none of them like to build anything shorter than 22". 100 grains of powder is a lot to burn up. I shoot 16"-18" barrels suppressed on several smaller cartridges but was talked out of going that short on my 300NMI. All of that said, with the projectiles you're looking at, even at 2700fps muzzle velocity you're still above Hammer's minimum velocity out to 700yds. I think you should do it and create a thread for us to follow along. Shit, I think you should go 18" with a Scythe-Ti. Light and compact.
noharleyyet
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Don't forget the pièce de résistance...
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I'm so glad I was able to get one person to "like and subscribe" #imaninfluencer
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I'm not aware of scythe options for 33 cal or bigger, think it's just a 30 cal can. I'd also avoid RUM sized anything through one with an 18" barrel as there have been a number them with weld failures with more modest sized magnums and 18-22" barrels despite sico's "no barrel length restriction" spec.
Arcola
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Didn't factor that in. I've never shopped for larger than 30.
MTLabrador
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Me with my Ruger tang safety .338 win mag reading this…
A 338 rum will do a hell of a lot more than a 300 win mag does.
I’ve got a suppressed 338 rum that I hunt with often. It’s a hammer. Almost 5000 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle. It shoots very well, suppresses very well, and bucks the wind like crazy when compared to smaller calibers with lower bc’s.
MTLabrador
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In all seriousness I do think that Weatherby 338 RPM sounds perfect for a project like this with a short barrel, but you better buy enough brass to last a lifetime.
You can make it 338 cal with one shot.
Potsie
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Will it kill an elk deader than an ‘06 - no. Is it still cool AF - hell yeah brother!
It’ll be fun. If you’re doing it for grins and giggles, then you have no legitimate reason to NOT do it.
I’d suggest either doing a Wyatt’s 3.995” box mag, or the Unknown Munnitions mag/bottom metal to really get everything you want out of it.
I mean hell - if you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.
It’ll be fun. If you’re doing it for grins and giggles, then you have no legitimate reason to NOT do it.
I’d suggest either doing a Wyatt’s 3.995” box mag, or the Unknown Munnitions mag/bottom metal to really get everything you want out of it.
I mean hell - if you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.
Sheltowee
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I have an Omega 36M on the wishlist for just this reason (and because I can break it in half and screw it on my CZ Scorpion, too).
Post this on Rokslide and watch heads explode. mtmuley
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Agree if you're comparing like bullets to like bullets. Unless hammer's 338 bullets have BCs that don't suck like the rest of their line i doubt they buck the wind better or kill better than a good 30 cal lead bullet in magnum chambering.
jryoung
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I can't even keep up with the personalities and sensitivities on this forum let alone another one.
I loaded a 338 RUM for a bit. I could get 3200 fps plus using a 225 grain Accubond, 26 inch barrel. Easy. Kind of a baseline. I didn't have RL -26 then. You should run this by Steve. mtmuley
This is what I’m doing. 338 weatherby rpm. 18” barrel. 200 grain Accubond and 230 gr eldx. Through a banish 338. Leupold vx5 on top. Definitely turning into my favorite set up. Shot three elk this year.
jryoung
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What velocities are you getting with each?
turbobrick
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I have a Hybrid 46 with a 9mm front cap I used for 338-06, it worked well. I was planning on getting a Griffin Armament Sportsman Ultralight in 338 for my 33 Nosler, but they have a 24" barrel restriction. Griffin just came out with a 338 Sportsman HD that has no restriction so I went with that. I'm going to run the Q Cherry Bomb XL brake and Plan B so it and my 8.6blk will be isolated to the same system.
You guys are all talking about these big 338s with huge capacity. That's why I went with the 33 Nosler, its more efficient and uses a good amount less powder.
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