Using 185, 200, 225, and 250 grain bullet weights for reference, the 330 Dakota will drive these bullets 50-100 f.p.s. by chambering it in true magnum-length actions that allow handloaders to seat long bullets at optimum lengths. Short Belted was based on the .300 H&H Magnum case but shortened, blown out and necked to accept .333-inch bullets and had an overall length that allowed it to function in .30-06 length actions but gave notably greater velocities than the .333 O.K.H. Feeding, firing and case extraction were flawless. 0000028579 00000 n The biggest difference is that you can build the Nosler rounds on any action with a normal magnum bolt face for .532" rim cartridges. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. 300_whisper. The Model 48 Patriot rifle used to evaluate the new .33 Nosler cartridge features twin locking lugs, a smooth 90-degree bolt lift, fluted bolt body and swept bolt handle for easy cycling. Lets start with the most common of them all: the .300 Winchester Magnum. For shots well beyond 500 yards, consider the Nosler AccuBond LR, Swift Scirocco, Berger, Hornady ELD-X, Hornady SST, or Sierra Game King. 0000051517 00000 n All rights reserved. I have taken a considerable number of big game with .338s, including elk, moose, black bear, caribou, deer, pronghorn antelope, grizzly and Alaskan brown bears and have also used them in long-range target work at distances out to 2,000 yards. They are also expensive to buy and shoot. Now this one is interesting. Give a Gift . We show you how. 0000051447 00000 n Also, the .300 Norma requires a really big action. I have considerable respect for the capabilities of this caliber. Thus, the question becomes, what is the cost for the incremental performance gains of the super magnum cartridges? It comes close to .338 RUM performance but fits into standard (.30-06) length rifle actions. The Nosler factory ammunition that I used on the Utah bull pushed the company's lead-free 225-grain E-Tip at an honest 2975 fps according to my own LabRadar Chronograph and the 225-grain Accubond load . 0000033768 00000 n 0000003755 00000 n The heaviest bullet available would give each cartridge its best chance since such bullets offer the highest BC's and SD's and would thus make the comparison as fair as possible. We would have preferred a larger scope on this rifle, but we were unable to do that because of the rear sight. 0000048616 00000 n 0000011233 00000 n and that is a place I do not wish to visit often. 0000057076 00000 n The .338 Winchester Magnum dominates the .338 cartridge niche, because it is a perfect storm in the bore size. Mag. 330 Dakota - Accurate Reloading 0000023366 00000 n Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. Finished rifles will be around 0.75 inch shorter in the action, and barrels can be a short 22 inches and still provide full propellant burn. 250 gr. 0000003535 00000 n for the .338-378 Weatherby with a 225 grain bullet. Comparatively, the numbers for the other cartridges are 38.3 f.p.s. Mikey Hartman, Lt. Col. The 33 Nosler is SAAMI approved and will be supported with ammunition and components from Nosler beginning Q1 of 2017. As yet, no one offers a 250 grain AccuBond in factory ammo for the 33 Nosler, and it would have scored closer to the .338 RUM with a 250. (Most factory ammo for the .338 WM sells for $2 to $3 per round, with a wide choice of brands and bullet weights available.). Long Belted wildcat cartridges and the .338 Winchester and .340 Weatherby cartridges cannot be ignored. a way bigger PIA to shoot with regards to action size, mag length, and Cost of components. Mag. The .338 caliber magnums provide all the power most hunters could ever wantor need, but bullet selection is vital to realize their full potential. Mag. The reloader using 30 caliber and large game (1500 ft-lbs), and the minimum velocity most hunting bullets require for reliable expansion (1800 fps). .330 Dakota (Using 225 GR Nosler Bullets) - Load Data thanks . (Ret.) Nosler has just introduced a new SAAMI-spec .338-caliber cartridge, the 33 Nosler, which is based on the 404 Jeffrey parent case. Effective range in this test is the minimum impact energy recommended for a humane kill on medium game (1200 ft-lbs.) Buying a rifle chambered for any of the other four super magnums is going to put a real strain on the debit card. E1?ty XxAXV,n?VXd;=d;= VVNtFmyJjFX90]_I{=sxXmR:@Ou,B"Q1lVR$O8 Q%J5Lv:>_;?f/Y#pKk/^&q"LJD5j@ QI(kWv,d y" 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The Model 48 Patriot is designed specifically for big-game hunters, with its classic-style stock with cheekpiece. It comes close to .338 RUM performance but fits into standard (.30-06) length rifle actions. Power. 0000006742 00000 n It must be chambered in rifles with a magnum length action which means few rifle makers other than Remington offer a model for it. H\j0E Muzzle velocities are the nominal industry standard for the tested bullet weight in each caliber. 0000011103 00000 n Mag. Across the bullet weights used, here are the average recoil values for each cartridge in 9.5 pound rifles: Then, there is the monetary cost of buying and shooting any of these rifles. All of which you hit dead on. Keith wanted something which would hammer through a quartering-away elk (his favorite game) out to 300 or 400 yards and realized a .338 caliber bullet driven fast enough would get the job done. They also played a vital role in introducing .338-caliber cartridges to shooters and hunters around the world and filled the obvious performance gap between the .30- and .375-caliber magnum cartridges. When fired from a cartridge with ballistics similar to the .33 Nosler, low-drag .338 bullets often better many smaller magnums. 0000041730 00000 n (.340 Weatherby and .338 RUM), 2902 ft. lbs. AccuBond (.575 BC/.313 SD) at 2850 fps. (.340 Weatherby), 33.8 f.p.s. 0000003017 00000 n 0000011812 00000 n | 0000011385 00000 n Mag., or is likely to do so in the future. 33 Nosler 250gr Partition Trophy Grade Ammunition, 33 Nosler 300gr Custom Competition Match Grade Ammunition, 33 Nosler 225gr AccuBond Trophy Grade Ammunition, 33 Nosler 265gr AccuBond Trophy Grade Long Range Ammunition.
