Its lighter chamberings make it easy for recoil-shy shooters to field and makes it ideal for target work, too. In contrast, all subsequent Blackhawks show a raised hump near the rear sight. Mag. All cartridges must work within certain pressure guidelines, which are established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI). The Deerstalker came first, introduced in 1961 to an American audience that was happy to partner the compact carbine with their .44 Mag sidearms. Several years back, we snagged a delightful Red Label in 28-gauge from the GDC vault. But long barrels can be a bit of a headache in real-world hunting. I like its flat shooting characteristic, its low weight and barrel length, and it sure does not kick too much for me. The design of the Ruger rifles is indicative of the advantage of these cartridges over other short magnums. However, energy on target is the variable that says the most about the effectiveness of similar cartridge/bullet loads. Among the reloads listed above, the .338 RCM uses 10 to 23 percent less powder per charge and the .338-06 14 to 23 percent less. I had a hard time even locating a 300 RCM rifle in stock anywhere. Mag. energy total spread; .338 Win. The problem was, everyone wanted one in .308 and the Ruger short mag was a bust. Thats not for lack of demand. In addition to bolt actions, the Benelli R1 and Browning BAR autoloading rifles are offered in .338 Win. The maximum overall length of the cartridge is 3.340in (84.8mm), which is similar to the maximum overall length to standard-length cartridges such as the .338 Winchester Magnum or the .30-06 Springfield. Another XLR Industries part used in this build is the 3D printed titanium grip which has a pretty unique webbed design. Alliant RL19 in .338 Win. Mag. I spotted hits for him while he adjusted the scope and my reward was an opportunity to shoot some 100 and 200 yard target groups, to confirm those he had shot after zeroing the rifle. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. bullet), 290 yds, 2248 ft.lbs. I am trying to protect what hearing acuity I have left. The ballistics data clearly show that the .338-06 A-Square and .338 RCM cannot quite match the .338 Win. Many professional outfitters will not allow hunters to use rifles equipped with muzzle brakes, something to keep in mind if you are shopping for a powerful big game rifle. I assumed a field equipped rifle weight of 9.0 pounds for all three cartridges. MPBR 5.3% > .338 RCM, 306 ft.lbs. Should you need to contact him, feel free to shoot him a message at [emailprotected]. The recoil of the .338 Win. The reason I assert this is that the .338 WM uses more powder per equivalent load than do the other two cartridges. Features a shorter length of pull (for smaller shooters or those wearing heavier outerwear) and a shorter barrel, for a reduction in overall length of more than five inches. The overall length of the barrel is 22, however, the actual rifled portion is 14 with the remaining eight inches being the baffles. These cartridges, particularly the .338 RCM, would be much better served if Hornady would load them with their tougher, bonded-core, Interbond bullets. The three inch shells that this gun shoots best generate about 45 ft.lbs. Lever Actions Mag. Here is a summary of the ballistics of the top performance, maximum reloads for the three cartridges, starting with muzzle velocity. Rifles chambered for the 300 PRC must be capable of handling 3.70in (93.98mm) overall length cartridges.[9][10]. The model designation changed slightly, with the 96/22 and 96/22M referring to the first two, and an expected moniker of 96/17 for the latter. If you read my entry, I have two rifles, both stock RCM's I would need to make brass for both, no wild-cat involved. Enough powder, primers and bullets to load 100 cartridges would cost about $70, making the total cost of loading the first 100 rounds approximately $220. Mag. 3080 fps: Hornady Superformance 185 gr. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Comments in the Hornady reloading manual suggest that most of this lost velocity could be regained if the load recipes for the .338 RCM were used with a 24 inch barrel rifle. (See Compared: .338 RCM and .350 Remington Magnum.). Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, notability guidelines for products and services, C.I.P. The cartridge is hard to find in the United States, and almost impossible in other parts of the world. I'm glad to see that BLC-2 works well in the 338 RCM since I have a can or 2.:nyanya:..LOL. Mag. For example, .338 Win Mag and .338 RCM Hornady Superformance ammunition loaded with 225 gr SST bullets (both fired in 24 test barrels) have advertised muzzle velocities of 2,840 fps and 2,750 fps respectively. After muzzle velocity, one can generate reams of data on external ballistics, but to me there are only two variables that are important. Ergonomic, lightweight synthetic stock designed for quick, easy handling blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. Got a new .375 Savage AK bush hunter and just scored a nice used SS Ruger .338 RCM. This bullet, at this velocity, would give a MPBR of 248 yards with retained energy of 1864 ft.lbs. Ergonomic, lightweight synthetic stock (designed for quick, easy handling) blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations. Mag. See individual spec sheets for model specific features. The shorter barrel of Lite SabR is capable of pushing the 225gr bullets of the mentioned Hornady load to 2,500 fps. SST-2900 fps; .338 RCM (20" barrel), 200-gr. Mag. By simply removing the rear sling swivel stud, stock modules can be changed in seconds. Sorry for your confusion..on this and my other post. This is a tricky one. performance from a .308 Winchester length cartridge. There is a wide range of .338 Win. Perhaps you know, the .375 RCM basic case made by Hornady is .375 RCM length, but not necked and has no headstamp. The neck looks to be about .500? Their capabilities remain essentially comparable. It is designed to closely duplicate the performance of the historic .300 Winchester Magnum cartridge, yet to be chambered in a short length action rifle. The Skunkwerks custom firearms division of Gunwerks built a pretty interesting bolt-action rifle which they named Lite SabR. Being based on the .375 Ruger case, it has quite a large case capacity and performs almost like the .338 Winchester Magnum except in a short action package. Shaw Barrels) will build their Mk. I believe this is true. Mag. Soft rubber buttpad is crafted for maximum recoil reduction. Mag. MPBR and retained energy, 185 grain Hornady GMX bullets, 19 yards MPBR total spread; .338 Win. Real tack driver! The visible, accessible and easy-to-actuate tang safety provides instant security. Mag., I see no problem with tolerating the recoil of those cartridges. And much like the H&H case, the recoil of the . The new RCM cartridges have a SAAMI mean average pressure rating of 65,000 p.s.i., which is the maximum the institute will allow in any rifle cartridge. These have previously included an anniversary model and occasional dealer exclusives. This simplified my comparison problem. Ruger 47117 Guide Gun Standard Bolt 338 Win Mag 20" 3+1 Laminate Green Mountain Stock Stainless Steel. Across the four bullet weights, the maximum differences are nine yards in MPBR and 116 ft.lbs. neck reamed?? The.300 Ruger Compact Magnum's greater case capacity, and the "short fat" cartridge efficiency lead to increases in the neighborhood of 150 fps over the H&H cartridge and is slightly slower than the .300 Winchester Magnum or .300 WSM.[4]. for the .338 Win. The parent case for 300 RCM is the 375 Ruger. Mag. Making a 338-375 Ruger or a 375 RCM. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. The Boone & Crockett Clubs Generation Next Youth Awards, amid the organizations 31st Big Game Awards, included a remarkable 132 great animals entered. When shooters bemoaned its discontinuation in 2011, Ruger caught the drift and re-upped production several years later, but not for long. Answer (1 of 3): Original question: Why did Ruger discontinue the EC-9 sub-compact? Using the .338 RCM as an example, the approximate cost of dies ($40) and 100 pieces of new brass ($110) adds up to about $150 in initial hardware cost for someone who already has a basic reloading outfit. 2600 fps: Nosler Custom 250 gr. The RCMs increased case capacity and short cartridge lead to similar performance as the 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM. Accordingly, the buyer has a wide choice of well-built and appointed bolt rifles in, roughly, the $800 - $1000 price range (2015 prices). of recoil energy.). This cartridge measurements are very similar to that of the .308 Winchester. The guns are svelte, with clean lines and practical features. Ruger American Pistol Compact 45 ACP with Manual Safety $579.00 $479.99; Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 8648; Ruger SR1911 45 ACP Officer-Style Pistol $979.00 $859.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 6762; Ruger SR1911 45 ACP NRA Special Edition Semi-Auto Pistol $849.99; Notify Me When Available . I hate muzzle brakes and want nothing to do with a gun that has one. The rim diameter on the RCM is .532 inch, which is the same as used for ubiquitous belted magnums, so the bolt face will require no changes that would muck up the manufacturing process for current rifles. Compared: .338 Winchester Magnum, .338-06 A-Square and .338 Ruger Compact Magnum By Gary Zinn The .338 Winchester Magnum has dominated the .338 caliber slot ever since its introduction in 1958. in bullet energy at MPBR. Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. JavaScript is disabled. Brand: Ruger. energy 12.7% > .338 RCM, MPBR and retained energy, 250 grain Hornady Interlock SP bullets, 18 yards MPBR total spread; .338 Win. As Ruger intended the cartridge to be chambered in standard-length bolt-action rifles,[2] the case length was kept to 2.580in (65.5mm), which is only .04in (1.0mm) longer than the .270 Winchester case. To illustrate, I did the math for a 200 grain Hornady SST bullet loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2500 fps. .338 RCM and .338 Win. energy total spread; .338 Win. Accordingly, the idea that .338 RCM reloads can be made to match factory ammo performance by shooting them in a longer barrel is currently irrelevant. Mag., while being somewhat milder to shoot. 20' barrel. Mag. The .375 Ruger's slightly greater case capacity, and the "short fat" cartridge efficiency lead to increases in the neighborhood of 150 fps over the H&H cartridge. It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. The .338 Win. 2950 fps: Hornady Superformance 200 gr. . The cost of 100 rounds of comparable factory ammo would be about $200. I believe you are refering to 375 Ruger Basic brass made by Hornaday. See the top reviewed local custom home builders in Hrth, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on Houzz. He also writes for OvertDefense.com and SilahReport.com Includes two interchangeable compact length of pull stock modules that provide comb height options for scope or iron sight use. Depending on the selection, they are suitable for hunting all types of small game with the rimfires, while the .44 Magnums continue bagging bigger game to this day. Alaska Handloading reloading Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM), now that its manufacture is discontinued FamilyMan Nov 2, 2013 F FamilyMan New member Joined May 26, 2008 Messages 6,027 Reaction score 501 Nov 2, 2013 #1 My favorite rifle is my .338 RCM Ruger. MPBR 7.3% > .338 RCM, 306 ft.lbs. First, you can have a barrel job done on a .30-06; i.e., have the barrel of a .30-06 rifle rebored to .338-06, or a new barrel made and fitted onto a .30-06 action. The M77 Guide Gun is currently available in seven calibers, including the short action .338 RCM. Despite the current long range shooting craze, I feel that all of these loads have more than adequate MPBRs for practical and ethical hunting purposes. Mag. Whether hunting, shooting clays, or collecting, Rugers Red Label O/Us remain a solid buy. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Both were developed by Strum Ruger and Co. The ballistic data for the .338-06 and .338 WM cartridges are for 24 inch barrels (typical of rifles in these calibers), while the .338 RCM data are for a 20 inch barrel. ??? Perhaps that is the problem: the cartridge is not sexy enough to become a fad. As other .300 magnums, the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum may be loaded with a wide range of bullets ranging from 130 to 220 grains. energy total spread; .338 WM energy 19.4% > .338-06, MPBR and retained energy, 225 grain bullets, 21 yard MPBR total spread; .338 Win. Get Guns.com offers and news!! And some of their cult-following handgun-chambered arms are not wheelguns, but carbines. Mag. As Ruger intended the cartridge to be chambered in short length bolt-action rifles[2] the case length was shortened to 2.10in (53mm) which is similar to the .308 Winchester case. Shot placement helps like any other. 250 grain bullet load. 2700 fps: 73.7 gr. Mag. Subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest updates! give muzzle velocities only 30 to 40 fps slower than the factory loads for 185, 200 and 225 grain bullets, while the 250 grain load is 100 fps faster than its factory load counterpart. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. difference in bullet energy is trivial, given the amounts of energy these cartridges carry down range. Customer Service requests are handled via our Customer Support Portal. You can specify options for your rifle on their website (www.ershawbarrels.com) and immediately submit the specs for a price quote. (See Compared: North American Medium Bore Rifle Cartridges for more information.) This rifle is chambered in.338 Ruger Compact Magnum (.338 RCM), has an integrally suppressed barrel and extensively utilizes light materials such as carbon fiber, titanium and magnesium. IMR 4350 in .338 Win. Its true that 300 WSM has very similar ballistics to the 300 RCM and the Ruger Compact Magnum round hasnt caught on like Ruger would have hoped. energy 7.6% > .338 RCM, MPBR and retained energy, 225 grain Hornady SST bullets, 14 yards MPBR total spread; .338 Win. The Ruger Compact Magnum rounds are 308 length cartridges built for a short action. 130 fps total spread; .338 Win. MPBR 6.8% > .338 RCM, 146 ft.lbs. This is another ammo cartridge designed and produced by Strum Ruger & Co. and Hornady. Hornady engineered them to work with stubby barrels. water; .338 RCM-70.1 grs. bullet), 284 yds, 2101 ft.lbs. The total spread between highest and lowest MV for each bullet weight set is also noted. A set of reloading dies will cost about the same as a single 20-round box of factory ammo. Doing so required inputting, into a recoil calculator program, the various bullet and powder charge weights, muzzle velocities and a firearm weight. SST, .338 Win. It covers the niche left by the semi-moribund (but excellent) .358 Winchester and covers it a bit better in the opinion of many who've used both..338 Ruger Compact Magnum The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum may be the quintessential short . : .338 RCM (185 gr. VII rifle to your specifications. The .338 Ruger Compact Magnum or .338 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge based on the .375 Ruger case. Ruger Compact Magnun 308 is a 308 Win. The numerically named lever actions mostly rimfires were a direct reference to the year of their inception: 1996. If you are considering 300 RCM I think youll likely go 300 WSM for a number of reasons the most important being availability. The Shaw rifles are built on Savage 10/110 bolt actions and come with the excellent Savage AccuTrigger. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of 2980 fps: Hornady Superformance 185 gr. SST, .338 RCM, 2600 fps: Nosler Custom 225 gr. cartridges as my baseline and matched those with .338 RCM and .338-06 factory cartridges with equivalent weight bullets. Recommended maximum pressure for the cartridge is 62,000psi (4,300bar). O. Mag. Anyone have a brainstorm on how to step form the .375 RCM basic to .338? I am more interested in comparing the performance of the .338 Winchester Magnum with the only two SAMMI-standardized cartridges that nip at its heels, the .338-06 A-Square and the .338 Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM). Several factors combine to determine the terminal performance of a bullet on a live target. Right now you may be better off buying 300 RCM Brass cases for reloading. The Hornady Superformance Ammunition drives a Hornady 180gr (12g) Interbond or SST bullet at 3,040ft/s (930m/s) and the 150gr (9.7g) SST bullets at 3,310ft/s (1,010m/s). It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The cartridge was designed in partnership, by Hornady and Ruger. There are different models of this gun for the 300 RCM. For the hardware side of the test Ruger sent me two M77 Hawkeye rifles - a stainless synthetic in 300 RCM and the more traditional wood/satin blue in 338. Mag. One of the main reasons production ended was that the 10/22 Magnum bolt was made of tungsten. P. Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. I give this much attention to reloads for these cartridges, because of the severely limited availability of .338-06 and .338 RCM factory ammo. However, rather than waste case diameter and powder space by wrapping a useless belt on the cartridge, the body of the case is full-diameter, also measuring .532 inch, which makes the most efficient use of the available space without resorting to a rebated rim. Not at all; in fact, the design has proven its longevity to this day. Though these levers seldom come up for sale, they almost always move quickly. The only available brass for the .338 RCM is made by Hornady, so one must have new or previously fired Hornady brass in .338 RCM to reload. However, I am convinced that these numerical differences are insignificant in practical terms. Also, with all else equal, a short barrel is more accurate as a rule because it is stiffer. In the past a "magnum" rifle cartridge almost always required a 24-inch and even 26-inch barrel to achieve published velocities. If you read my entry, I have two rifles, both stock RCM's I would need to make brass for both, no wild-cat involved. Currently (mid-2015) Hornady .338 RCM brass retails for about $1.10 each. Mag., which is the most popular of all medium bore cartridges and a top 10 best selling cartridge. This is due to the .300 H&H Magnum having a long tapered body while the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum follows modern cartridge designs in that it has very little taper and a sharper shoulder. Though there is one more in 338 - a 200-grain SST and three more in the 300 - 150 grain . These recoil levels are greater than those found with most smaller caliber rifles and loads, but I have dealt with worse. Similar to the design ideas for the WSM cartridge family, but somewhat narrower which will frequently allow one more cartridge in the rifle magazine than the WSM equivalent. I found only one line of ammo for each of these: Hornady Superformance for the .338 RCM and Nosler Custom for the .338-06. Your email address will not be published. Mag., as are some single shot rifles. MPBR is calculated for a bullet trajectory of +/- 3 inches from line of sight, using www.ShootersCalculator.com. The Flattop not only marked Bill Rugers first centerfire handgun design but was built with both adjustable sights and a frame strong enough to handle the heaviest .357 Magnum loads then on the market. energy 13.4% > .338 RCM. for the .338 RCM 185 grain bullet load, to 38.4 ft.lbs. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. [3][4][5], The .375 Ruger cartridge has functioned as the parent case for the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (300 PRC), which is essentially a necked-down version of the .375 Ruger. Models chambered in .22 Magnum and .17 HMR use the detachable, flush-mounted JMX-1, 9-round rotary magazine and accepts the BX-15 Magnum magazine. Only 3 Left! However, part of the .338 RCM development package was a specially formulated powder, designed to wring the greatest possible performance out of the .338 RCM case and the 20 inch barreled Ruger M77 rifle for which the round was designed. The availability of these guns is slim to none in early 2022. The .300 Ruger Compact Magnum (RCM) is a rimless bottleneck short-length rifle cartridge that used large rifle primers. has impressive reach; about 300 yards with the 185-grain Hornady GMX bullet and 260 yards with the 250-grain Nosler Partition. Mag. Manage Settings SST, .338 RCM, 2800 fps: Nosler Custom 200 gr. Partition, .338 Win. Mag. Mag. MPBR 5.4% > .338 RCM, 180 ft.lbs. The .338 RCM is a rimless short action cartridge created by Ruger and Hornady in 2008. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. My experience with muzzle brakes is that, acoustically, they turn a boom into a scream that is hard to adequately muffle with any hearing protection device. The cartridge is based on the .375 Ruger case, which was necked up to accept a .416in (10.6mm) bullet. 2800 fps: 68.6 gr. A few yards difference in MPBR and a couple hundred ft.lbs. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. Mag. To my knowledge, no commercial rifle maker currently offers a .338-06 rifle, although Weatherby did when A-Square was still offering factory ammunition. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. I knew going into this project that the .338 Winchester Magnum dominates the .338 cartridge niche and after doing the research I now have a much better understanding of why. energy 11.3% > .338-06. Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds, allowing shooters to make that perfect shot. I have found no listing for an EC9 pistol but Ruger did make a LC9, which was upgraded to the LC9s in 2014. If you dont have a reloading setup you can get a reloading press easily at Brownells. MV 4.4% > .338-06 MV, 230 fps total spread; .338 Win. Has the Ruger Compact Magnum in .308 been discontinued.? Loaded with features, shrugs off nicks & scrapes, smooth action, good trigger, and consistently accurate. Mag. 3050 fps: 71.4 gr. GMX, .338 Win. Patented Power Bedding, integral bedding block system positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel for outstanding accuracy. A Browning BAR ShortTrac autoloading rifle in .338 RCM, with a 23 inch barrel, would be quite interesting. With .360 Buckhammer rolling out nationwide, Henry is bringing its first rifles chambered for the new caliber to market with the Henry Steel Lever Action in .360 Buckhammerand theHenry Lever Action X Model in .360 Buckhammer. The CZ 600 Trail proved to be a handy rifle that can down game in hard-to-find places, all without alerting everything with fur that you have moved into the woods. Search 13 Hrth new & custom home builders to find the best custom home builder for your project. My opinion is they are not. That amount of brass should last joe average hunter a lifetime, even with a terrible attrition rate of 3 loads per case before they wear out, which is not likely as my Savage 99 doesn't wear out cases that fast, that is 900 shots before you are out of obsolete hard to find ammo. TDCC (Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers) 300 PRC", ".300 PRC Review: Everything You Need to Know", "Hornady Ruger Compact Magnum Cartridge Review", C.I.P. The data for the .338 Win. The Ruger Compact Magnums are based on the .375 Ruger case cut down from 2.580 inches. Out of Stock. I recently some some Ruger Africans in .308. While the .300 H&H Magnum is longer than the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum, the latter cartridge has a greater case capacity than the former. SST-2710 fpsMSRP per box of 20:.300 RCM-$42; .338 RCM-$51. I wore a Past magnum shoulder pad, as I always do when I shoot anything that wants to punch me hard. (A-Square was the company that had the .338-06 SAMMI standardized, but the firm went out of business in 2012.). For the last six years, the Red Label has been found only on used racks. The guns are lightweight and compact. Depending on brand and vendor, this brass retails for about $1.70 to $2.50 each. MPBR 4.9% > .338-06, 262 ft.lbs. less downrange energy that the corresponding .338 Win. : .338-06 (180 gr. It wasnt all plinkers, either. energy 6.6% > .338 RCM, MPBR and retained energy, 200 grain Hornady SST bullets, 15 yards MPBR total spread; .338 Win. To learn more about the Gunwerks Lite SabR rifle, watch the below-embedded video. Mag. You must log in or register to reply here. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Lighter bullets such as the 150 grain may offer a very flat trajectory up to considerable hunting distances, while heavier bullets such as the 180 and 200 grain may provide high ballistic coefficients, mainaining energy at long ranges and bucking wind more effectively. While the .375 H&H Magnum is longer than the .375 Ruger, the latter cartridge has a 4% greater case capacity than the Holland & Holland cartridge, 99 gr. The guns proved handy and wieldy for closer quarters deer-sized game hunting. Get one & don't look back. Since 2015, O.F. The data shows they fell slightly shy of the latter goal. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. Copyright 2015 by Gary Zinn and/or chuckhawks.com. Production of different models is staggered and more . of recoil energy. Mag. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Mag. Hornaday hasn't discontinued manufacturing the brass yet, I don't think, just loaded ammo. 3000 fps: 72.4 gr. The hardest kicking gun which I have shot extensively is my Remington Model 870 12 gauge magnum turkey shotgun. 20' barrel. A few hundred ft.lbs. The most significant thing about this data is how closely the downrange performance of the .338-06 approaches the .338 Win. commanded my attention, but it was not overwhelming. energy total spread; .338 Win. In general terms, and with a 96/22 in our hands from the GDC vault, we can provide some hands-on specs. 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