When was the 338 win mag invented?

1958
338 Winchester Magnum was introduced in 1958 together with the . 264 Winchester Magnum and the . 458 Winchester Magnum, all of which used a common case design based on the .

How far is a 338 win mag good for?

Mag. retains at 500 yards. If you want a magnum that functions in reasonably sized, sporter-weight rifles, yet hits more like rounds typically chambered for much larger, heavier, long-magnum rifles, the 338 Winchester Magnum is your huckleberry.

Who makes the best 338 win mag?

338 win mag rifle for hunting – 24hourcampfire. Out of those you have listed, I’d go with the Sako 85. Sako rifles are well made & very accurate out of the box….

Model 70 pre-64 or Classic Stainless.
Ruger 77 all weather.
Sako 75/85.
Remington 700.

Is a .338 win mag good for long range?

338 Winchester Magnum, and . 338 Lapua Magnum rounds are serious heavy hitters that can get the job done on big game. They are all relatively flat shooting and accurate cartridges that carry a lot of energy out to longer ranges.

Why is 338 win mag ammo so expensive?

Supply and Demand. There are just simply less 338 Lapua’s out there. Tooling up to produce them cost the company the same so it take more $ per 20 rounds to recover that cost.

Is a 338 win mag good for deer?

Conceivably at its best on elk, moose, and bison-size game, the . 338 Win. Mag. isn’t too much for deer and antelope, and with a heavy-for-caliber, tough bullet designed to break heavy bones and penetrate deeply, it’s an outstanding choice for big bears.

Can you shoot .338 Lapua in a .338 win mag?

No they are completely different cartridges that shoot the same diamater bullets. 338 win mag is a belted magnum cartridge. The 338 Lapua Magnum is a larger non-belted magnum. Do not shoot ammo through a rilfe not specifically chambered for it.

What will a 338 Win Mag kill?

338 is a great hunting cartridge for deer and elk. When I first started shooting my . 338, the standard bullet weight was 250 grains. Over the seasons those bullets killed quite a few mule deer, elk and black bears with one shot apiece, always punching clear through the game.

Can you shoot .338 Lapua in a .338 Win Mag?

What is a 338 Win Mag compared to?

The 338 Win Mag fires a heavier bullet a little slower than the 300 Win Mag. This makes the 300 shoot flatter than the 338. The 338 generates more energy and momentum than the 300 but with more recoil.

What is better than a 338 Lapua?

Overall, the . 50 BMG tends to have better shot trajectory, dropping less over 500, 800, or 1,000 yards than the . 338 Lapua Magnum.

When did the browning.338 Magnum come out?

Discontinued 1984. NOTE: Prices indicated are for 1970 through 1974 production. Guns assembled in Portugal deduct 30 percent. .338 Win. Magnum caliber rare in Grade III add 75 percent premium. Game scene engraved. Hand-engraved from 1970 through 1976, then etched thereafter. Grade IV rifles discontinued in 1984.

What was the serial number of the Browning Win Mag?

The .264 Win. Mag. was produced in several different versions by Browning. Again, check the serial number and the location of the serial number. this is very important. Re: Older Browning Rifles.

What is the serial number of a bar bar rifle?

This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69M1000 = A 1969 BAR High Power rifle with a serial number of 1000. Before 1969 the number after the M was the year. In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1. BAR Type 2. Date of Manufacture 3. Serial Number

What is the serial number for a bar Mark II?

This would be a BAR High Power Rifle, manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. In 1993 Browning introduced the BAR Mark II series. 1. BAR Mark II Type 2. Date of Manufacture 3. Serial Number at the start of each year. This would be a BAR Mark II Safari, manufactured in 1993 with the serial number 01001.