Re: 50, 408 or 416 which one would you pick
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oregon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">None of the above.
There is all kinds of information here - those who take the time to search are often rewarded.
The distance king is the 375CT a 408 wildcat, and you can still carry it. Some are shooting .338/408CT. CT rifles can be made about 15 pounds. Anything 50 or 416 based have actions too heavy for most to carry enough to hunt with - while works great if drive to where you are shooting from. Also, the 416 based on the 50 both use primers not as good for accuracy, build for quantity instead of quality. CT company is not around so much anymore quit communicating with customers - others like Jamison are handing CT things these days for them it seems. Hard to predict the future. The 375VM 408 CT wildcat looks interesting for the future, is just going through initial testing by its creators.
The ultimate hunting gun money no object right now to me would be a .338/408CT for now due to bullet selection with the most powder capacity. Still heavy at 12-17 pounds. Less kick than a 408 or 375 in same brass case. When gets figured out could re-barrel to shoot in one of the 375CT flavors like the 375VM, if ever better than a 338 to hunt with. 375 CT wildcats have proven so far may fly best, while the guys here who are shooting them are making the future happen now. Money to buy and shoot enough to be practiced is a factor for most.
A more affordable lighter rifle easier to carry to hunt anything is the 338 Lapua Magnum. The 338LM will handle any realistic hunting situation. Flies similar to the flat 7mmRM then beyond with gobs more energy - the heavier 338LM bullets have more momentum and fight wind better than most as well. 338LM has much longer barrel life than a 338/408CT. The 338LM is the global standard and NATO sniper round. As so many countries have will be around. Recently set longest kill record for a man. Savage is coming out with a new model, the 10 FCP HS a lot of gun for the money at $1300 list (hear shipping in August, so too early to say what street price will be, should shoot sub MOA).
When going for live animals hunt at distances you practice and shoot often with hunting bullets (not FMJ/Match usually illegal). I am comfortable with my 3006 and backup 3006 out to 500yds in the right situations - for example no wind broadside standing when have a rest. Get lots. Seems most of my kills happen 300yds and less. When squeeze the trigger know it is going down or don't shoot. With a Lapua or CT-flavor I could get comfortable shooting further depending on lots of factors. Being able to afford to practice enough at the same distances to be comfortable is huge. Only take a shot at game if know through regular practice it is going to happen. Work up to it. Think how bad would feel if wound it. They eat better when go down fast so make it happen that way.
Hope this helps you dream then have a new gun to have more fun.
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What about the 338 Edge? I am thinking about rebarreling my 300RUM to an edge. they say you can throw a 300gr SMK at 2900fps. Have any of you ever shot one or know someone who has?
