How many pounds of recoil does a 338 win mag have?
about 30.2 foot-pounds
Mag. load will recoil with about 30.2 foot-pounds of free recoil energy at a velocity of 14.7 fps.
How powerful is a 338 win mag?
Performance. This cartridge is able to push a 225-grain (14.6 g) bullet to velocities of 2,800 ft/s (850 m/s), generating 3,918 ft⋅lbf (5,312 J), providing energy values at 200 yards that are roughly equivalent to the . 30-06 Springfield’s energy values at muzzle.
What gun has the most recoil?
950 JDJ. This gun is no joke. It uses 240 grains of powder to push a 2,400-grain bullet 2,100 fps. It bites on both ends though, generating 277 foot-pounds of recoil, or approximately 10 times as much as a 30-06.
Is 338 win mag a good gun?
Conceivably at its best on elk, moose, and bison-size game, the . 338 Win. Mag. isn’t too much for deer and antelope, and with a heavy-for-caliber, tough bullet designed to break heavy bones and penetrate deeply, it’s an outstanding choice for big bears.
Is the 338wm a good rifle?
My son thinks the 338WM is way up there on a preference list and about as wonderful as O’Connor felt about the 270. Our last two 338’s have been lightweight affairs–about 7.5-7.6 lbs. with scope. They bounce a little on firing because of the light weight but they can only be described as comfortable. Maybe it’s the Limbsaver recoil pad?
Is there a difference between a 338 and a 9 3?
Yes, the 9.3 has a calibre advantage 36 to 33, but the 338 has a 16-17% capacity advantage. The 338 also has the advantage in sectional density should a person decide to compare equal weight and construction of bullets.
Where to find 338 Win Mag ammo?
There is a little 9.3×62 ammo beginning to show up fairly often in the hinterlands, but the .338 WM can be found in almost any rural gun shop or hardware store in NA. So, if I’m spending a bunch of money or hard to come by spare time for a hunt, I’d take my SAKO Safari-Grade .338 Win Mag.
How much free recoil energy does a rifle have?
In 1909, the British Textbook of Small Armsstated that 15 ft. lbs. of free recoil energy was the maximum allowable for a military service rifle. (The standard British .303 Lee-Enfield infantry rifle was below that figure, as are most service rifles to this day. This should tell you something.)