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Posted: 5/16/2015 7:56:35 PM EDT
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When loaded with 225gr bullets the .338 RCM has ~0.7 grain more H2O capacity than the .338-06.
The difference is in the operating pressures and the non canister grade powder Hornady uses. |
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Posted: 5/20/2015 9:12:20 AM EDT
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So, would .338-06 felt recoil be similar to .338 RCM? And how would that compare to say a .30-06?
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Posted: 5/20/2015 3:19:50 PM EDT
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So, would .338-06 felt recoil be similar to .338 RCM? And how would that compare to say a .30-06? Yes, they would feel similar in recoil. With the 200 and under grain bullets, both are in the same recoil class as the .30-06. |
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Posted: 7/13/2015 2:03:54 PM EDT
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I have a 338 RCM Hawkeye and love it. Recoil is stout but I find it similar to a .30-06 out of a light rifle (like a ruger No. 1). Accuracy has been in the 1.5 MOA range. I'd say if you looking for a handy and powerful rifle it's a great choice.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 5:18:30 PM EDT
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Can you handle a HV 1 1/4 12 gauge load ? If so you will have no problems. I see a lot of shooter fret over a rifle recoil and think nothing of shooting a heavy 12 gauge load that has twice the recoil.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 6:42:25 PM EDT
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I had forgotten about this thread. Here's a few response.
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I have a 338 RCM Hawkeye and love it. Recoil is stout but I find it similar to a .30-06 out of a light rifle (like a ruger No. 1). Accuracy has been in the 1.5 MOA range. I'd say if you looking for a handy and powerful rifle it's a great choice. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I have a 338 RCM Hawkeye and love it. Recoil is stout but I find it similar to a .30-06 out of a light rifle (like a ruger No. 1). Accuracy has been in the 1.5 MOA range. I'd say if you looking for a handy and powerful rifle it's a great choice. Thanks for the response. .30-06 out of a light rifle is doable. I'd be doubtful if you had said similar to 7mm mag out of a light rifle. Quoted:
Can you handle a HV 1 1/4 12 gauge load ? If so you will have no problems. I see a lot of shooter fret over a rifle recoil and think nothing of shooting a heavy 12 gauge load that has twice the recoil. I can handle 12 gauge 3" 00-buck, slug and turkey shells no problem. I've shot very little shotgun aside from deer/turkey type loads, so not sure how these would stack up against high-velocity 1 1/4 12 gauge field loads. If they are comparable, then recoil would not be an issue. |
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