338 vs 358 norma mag

[Homesteader]

They are definately more then enough, and perhaps can be too much depending on the gun, and the shooter. I'd take the 338 out of the two you mention, and not just because it is way more common. The 338 will out penetrate the 358, and still provide you with lots of smacking bullet diameter. It will fly flatter, then the Norma as well, although within 300yds the Norma really won't give up much there. If different is your bag go Norma, but the dies and ammo will both cost more. For me the 338 is much more of a classic do all, heavy North American rifle.

[novicehunter]

Originally Posted by Homesteader

They are definately more then enough, and perhaps can be too much depending on the gun, and the shooter. I'd take the 338 out of the two you mention, and not just because it is way more common. The 338 will out penetrate the 358, and still provide you with lots of smacking bullet diameter. It will fly flatter, then the Norma as well, although within 300yds the Norma really won't give up much there. If different is your bag go Norma, but the dies and ammo will both cost more. For me the 338 is much more of a classic do all, heavy North American rifle.

At 500 yds with a 250 gr bullet at 2600 ft per sec, the 358 drops 66 inches while the 338 only drops 64.5. Not much flatter , but the bullet size should deliver more horse power right because the bullet is of greater diameter. More sq inches of impact over lbs per sq. inch...

Have I got that right or am I reading the stuff wrong

[7mmremmag]

Tell ya what novice hunter, my hunting partner is selling his .338 remington ultra mag. I can get you a good deal on it with a great scope!
Thatll knock down any moose or elk ive ever seen!

[novicehunter]

Originally Posted by 7mmremmag

Tell ya what novice hunter, my hunting partner is selling his .338 remington ultra mag. I can get you a good deal on it with a great scope!
Thatll knock down any moose or elk ive ever seen!

I will look that up, different than the 338 win mag is it,sort of like a 340 weatherby eh more like the Lapua 338

[7mmremmag]

Lots of energy and it carries it very well to long ranges! I can email you pics if you pm me your email address

[novicehunter]

Some fellow just told me the 338x 378 is better than the 338 remington Ultra.

It kicks like hell though if I remember

[7mmremmag]

Oh the 338-378 weatherby has more energy, but ballistics wise and velocity is not the same! I dont know about the 338-378 but I know the 30-378 ammo is absolutely ridiculous in price, .338 rum isnt too bad