33Nosler

[truck driver]

Is anyone loading this for long range shooting and is it more accurate then the 338Lapua?

 

[Hundo]

I am interested as well. I am building a 33 Nosler on a Pre-64 Win 70 action for long range big game and some match shooting. This round is new and does not seem to be adopted yet.

 

[surgeon260]

I have no experience with 33 Nosler, but I am curious why you are comparing it to the Lapua. Case capacity is closer to the 338WM than it is the Lapua.

 

[mdmp5]

Nosler is talking shit about this cartridge. They are stating that it is 25 fps faster at the muzzle than a 338 Lapua. They are trying to impress with a 265 gr bullet at 2775. The Lapua can get around that velocity with a 300 gr, so I have no idea what they are spewing

 

[Hundo]

Nosler is talking shit about this cartridge. They are stating that it is 25 fps faster at the muzzle than a 338 Lapua. They are trying to impress with a 265 gr bullet at 2775. The Lapua can get around that velocity with a 300 gr, so I have no idea what they are spewing

Nosler has upset a lot of Lapua fans by posting the muzzle velocity that is higher with the less efficient 265 grain bullet (it also uses 18% less powder). I do not look at 33 Nosler as being a direct competitor to the Lapua, but the advantages of it is that it will fit into a standard length long action, will approach Lapua ballistics with a really good 275 grain hunting bullet, and has less blast and recoil. The Lapua makes a very poor choice as a hunting round. 33 Nosler is way better than 338 Win Mag, and about on par with 340 Weatherby, but once again you do not have to use a huge magnum action. Sometimes there is not a lot of justification for new rounds (224 Valkrie) but they do fill a small niche. I think 33 Nosler fits a small hunting niche.

 

[surgeon260]

I agree that the 33N serves a useful hunting purpose, and it sounds like we both agree that it is a couple rungs down from the Lapua on the performance ladder. I think the 33N pushing the 250 Accubond would be one hell of an elk/moose/bear hammer.

 

[mdmp5]

As a hunting round that is able to use a standard magnum action is probably a better choice for hunting, but for target I don't see anything gained unless you just want to try something new

 

[Hundo]

As a hunting round that is able to use a standard magnum action is probably a better choice for hunting, but for target I don't see anything gained unless you just want to try something new

The way I see it is a great hunting round that can do dual purpose in long range shoots. Not perfect, but certainly good enough.