The .338 Win. Mag is a beast, over 4K ft. lbs muzzle energy. The handgun pushing a 200 gr. at 2500 fps can hold it's own. A 250 gr. can be pushed in the Encore pistol to 2300 fps. My .378 GNR pushes the 260 gr. Nosler at a bit under 2300 fps in the 12+2" barrel.
A .338 Mag. rifle does 3000 fps / 200 gr. I think it would be a fantastic African or AK rifle if you can manage it. It does kick a bit more than the .300 Win. that most seem to opt for. To my view the .338 does more than the old .375 H&H can if distance is a factor. A good rifleman can make do with either of course.
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338 gnr
- Rw, 2019-10-26, 15:56
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It's closer to the .338-06.
- WB, 2019-10-26, 16:36
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338
- Alcorn, 2019-10-26, 18:55
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i have to agree with Alcorn. The 338 GNR beats the 338-06
- gary reeder, 2019-10-26, 19:38
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338 gnr
- Rw, 2019-10-26, 20:03
- 338GNR! Get one, you’ll love it! - Larryh, 2019-10-27, 05:28
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338 gnr
- Rw, 2019-10-26, 20:03
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i have to agree with Alcorn. The 338 GNR beats the 338-06
- gary reeder, 2019-10-26, 19:38
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338
- Alcorn, 2019-10-26, 18:55
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It's closer to the .338-06.
- WB, 2019-10-26, 16:36