I know the 300 Wby shoot flatter but the 338 carries more "punch", because of heavier and larger bullets, at shorter distances.
However, if I want to use the rifle for extreme long range target shooting (600-1000 yards or beyond that) there are practical situations a 300 Wby can handle that a 338 Win Mag can't??
I'll try to explain better.
What I mean is that because of its more curved trajectory (very similar to the average 30-06), I have to compensate more with the 338 to reach the same distances compared to a 300 Wby.
There are some extreme ranges, still within the realm of real actual practical target shooting, where no amount of compensation will keep a 338 in the air where the 300 is still shootable??? What about sensitivity to crosswind between the two??
Thanks!!
However, if I want to use the rifle for extreme long range target shooting (600-1000 yards or beyond that) there are practical situations a 300 Wby can handle that a 338 Win Mag can't??
I'll try to explain better.
What I mean is that because of its more curved trajectory (very similar to the average 30-06), I have to compensate more with the 338 to reach the same distances compared to a 300 Wby.
There are some extreme ranges, still within the realm of real actual practical target shooting, where no amount of compensation will keep a 338 in the air where the 300 is still shootable??? What about sensitivity to crosswind between the two??
Thanks!!