It dominates a vast territory between the much-loved .30 calibers and the .375 H&H so popular among those who pursue dangerous game. So, I own a Remington MLR .338 Lapua Magnum, which I use for fieldshooting and hunting. As others have said, .338 Lapua Magnum is way too much power and is far too expensive to use as a deer hunting round. I have a 338 Lapua that weighs in at about 16lbs and is not for hunting but do use it for coyotes at long range. Reactions: StumpGrinder, cjhunts_alot, Joe Bishop and 3 others. Reactions: XSIVSPD. If you aren’t trying to knock a moose off it’s feet at 1000 yards, want to avoid shooter’s fatigue from rifle recoil, or are aiming at targets within 100 yards, the Creedmoor might be more reasonable. 338’s are a fun cartridge in the knock down power is definitely a factor for me! by Norma. was inspired by big-bore aficionados such as Elmer Keith. The design specifications of this cartridge make it suitable for several civilian applications, such as large game hunting and long range competitive shooting. While the .338 Lapua may not be the best cartridge to be used for hunting, it can still do some serious damage to big prey like an elk or moose. My plan is to calculate shooting solutions for different ammo, … Cost. One of the most popular match calibers, the 6,5mm bullet has excellent aerodynamic properties and good sectional density which give it good ballistic potential. 338 Lapua Mag. Joined Jan 11, 2006 Messages … 375 Blaser Mag. Norma Logotype. .338… Respecting the game with Naturalis® bullets Lapua has manufactured Naturalis® bullets since 2002 and now presents the 3rd generation of the lead-free hunting bullet. Here stateside, I like my old faithful 300 WBY for deer or elk just because if I need to take a shot over a canyon, I can. is ideally suited to a wide range of big game including elk and moose. Having downed a dozen moose, more than 50 caribou and three times as many roe deer with the 6,5x55 it remains my all time favorite choice for mixed European hunting. 338 Lapua Mag has enough energy at 1000 yards to penetrate heavy personnel armor, ... and moose are your options. 7 mm Blaser Mag. 338 Win. Dec 7, 2020 #44 T. tomsd Well-Known Member. Find the right bullet for moose hunting Things to think about before your first moose hunt Shot placement on Moose Driven Hunting ... 338 Lapua Mag. Do you think it would be worth getting a smaller caliber rifle, like 6,5 or 30-06? 7 mm - 08 Rem. I think a 25/26" barreled 338 WM, shooting 230-250 grain bullets would be a great Elk/Moose/Bear set up and shooting lighter bullets double for deer. 338 Norma Mag. 7 x 57 R. 7 x 57. In North America, the .338 Winchester Magnum is most commonly used for the hunting of larger deer species such as elk and moose. blackops, Sep 12, 2009 #12. lgbloader Member. 6mm BR Norma. The .338 Lapua is ideal for both long range competitions and for bringing down large game like moose, brown bear, and elk. 6,5 Jap. Shop for Low Price 30 06 Springfield Moose Hunting Rifle And 338 Lapua Rifle Hunting . 6,5 Carcano. Elk in none bear country maybe. Cost is where the Creedmoor really begins to separate ourself from the Lapua in terms of efficiency. That puts it mostly in the non-hunting category (as most commercially available loads show), and it helps tremendously in explaining its popularity (because people can actually shoot it, generally from prone position), in addition to the "tacticool" fashion that … Elk and down I don't know that there's much advantage to a 338. .338 Lapua rifles are often heavy and hard to carry around so it is not the best choice of a firearm to use for hunting purposes. For smaller preys, the .338 Lapua will just be overkill. The only thing is, the .338 LM ammonution is quite expensive, even when I load myself. When I was living in Alaska my BAR in .338 Win mag was just right for moose and the brownies. The .338 Lapua shooters are holding their own with the .50BMG shooters at the 1000 yard range compatition shoots here at the Ft Greely range. As you can assume, this is a hard hitting round, … Yes. I dropped a large Alaskan bull moose with a 30-06 with one shot. MAG. The Naturalis® hunting bullets and cartridges can be used in hunting areas where lead core bullets are prohibited. It is quite popular with elk hunters, with bullets ranging between 200–225 gr (13.0–14.6 g) generally preferred for large class 3 game such as elk or moose. Never filled that niche but rather went right to the Lapua. Lapua hunting ammunition is made to perform, every time, with the right type of ammunition the game demands. N.E. While it is beyond my capability I know people that do it. Joined: Apr 17, 2008 Messages: 1,556 Location: LGB. My hunter is a 338 SDM which is a 8 mm rem mag taken to 338 with the shoulders blown out or improved. 6 XC. It has achieved considerable acclaim in sniping circles, particularly in Afghanistan, and has become a firm favorite of the "tactical" crowd at the various ELR (Extreme Long Range) matches around the world. Re: 338 Lapua Scenar 250 HPBT for Hunting ive done well with the .250 smk's and scenar's and i took a mule deer @ 1,350 with a hornady .250 grain match bullets got some on a trade and decided to load them up and they killed clean. It’s heavy!!! .300 outdoes .308 in every category but is more expensive and more recoil. The moderate velocity and the long bullet combine a mild recoil and very deep penetration - decisive factors for good shooting and a quick kill - and thereby a successful hunt. Moose and Caribou frequent the far shore and during the winter Caribou walk across the frozen lake. 6,5 - 284 Norma. Jan 24, 2018 #3 J. johnnyk Well-Known Member. 6,5 Creedmoor. Joined Dec 10, 2013 … 338 Lapua mag, 375 H&H, 9.3x62 Mauser, 35 Whelan, 300Win Mag, 7mm Rem Mag are the calibers I own suitable moose and that’s the order I would chose them in. If you can afford it, go for it. The .338 Lapua is the current darling of the sniper world and is generally shot in 15 lbs rifles with enormous muzzle-brakes. By contrast something like a 300 or 7mm magnum would offer a little bit flatter shooting which could be an advantage depending on where you hunt. 7 mm Rem. Lapua’s product range has the right cartridge for all different kinds of hunting needs, whether you have your sights set on smaller game like grouse, mid-size game such as deer or antelope or for serious hunting of moose, elk, wild boar etc. The purpose of this cartridge was to was to provide snipers with a long range round that had incredible terminal ballistics and had the ability to penetrate several layers of body armor at extreme distances. The 338 Lapua was developed in the 1980s by several companies. 6,5 x 55 SE. For what purpose? One of my hunting options will be off my deck on a remote cabin overlooking a large 1000m wide lake. Rightly so: It offers tremendous performance on … Londero sports is the Firearms Dealer #1 in Canada with a wide variety of weapons (rifles and shotguns, pistols and revolver). Joined Mar 17, 2014 Messages 3,996 Location Ohio. Calculations were corrected to standard temperature (59F/15C) and pressure … How effective is the .338 Lapua Magnum for hunting? In my opinion no, not for long hikes carrying it anyway. 6 mm Caliber. Joined … The .338-06 is a wildcat cartridge based on the .30-06. I do think a 338 loaded heavy would be a better choice on that size animal but not by a big margin. This is the laminated single shot rifle, I would use it for elk and moose. 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