Proprietary rounds 0000030107 00000 n It too was designed to function in .30-06 length (3.340-inch) actions. Rifle Brass - Metallic Reloading - Graf & Sons His third shot struck in the vitals, and within a few feet the moose stumbled and went down for good. hb``` X80200pxP='$"bLq?O\ Their superior sectional densities combined with high velocity and bullet weight anchor these killer bears like few other cartridges. While 225-grain projectiles have become the more popular in recent years, the 250- and 300-grain bullets are ideal for large animals such as elk, moose, and the big bearsif one can tolerate the recoil. To date, Ive effectively shot the .300 PRC from 40 yards, at which I walloped a giant of a free-range Nyala while hunting with Crusader Safaris, out to 1844 yards, at which distance I peppered a 1 by 1.5 MOA rock with gratifying regularity. They are all good, if you can tolerate the recoil. Question: Would you say the results of the best .338 magnums of your tests/comparison would be the same if reloads were considered? The .33 Nosler is the latest; modern in every respect, it fully delivers (even exceeds) its advertised ballistics of pushing a 225-grain Nosler AccuBond bullet 3,025 fps. These are the .330 Dakota, .340 Weatherby, .338 Remington Ultra Mag, .338 Lapua Magnum and .338-378 Weatherby. Copyright GunData.org 2015 | Koenig Media, LLC | Links | Sitemap | Advertise. .330 Dakota vs .338 Lapua Magnum - Gun Critic 0000014541 00000 n This article is about the .330 Dakota. The Nosler case, however, is strengthened, and like other Nosler cartridges, it is designed with an overall length that allows it to function in standard .30-06 length actions. The 250 grain bullet has a rather optimistic advertised muzzle velocity (MV) of 2900 fps and muzzle energy (ME) of 4668 ft. lbs. 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. 0000048643 00000 n No one participating in the exercise ventured to shoot the rifle unless it was resting in a Lead Sled and the rifle, equipped with a muzzle brake, was the loudest thing I have heard short of a Browning .50 BMG. Mag) hits the expansion limit at almost 600 yards! for a 250 grain bullet.) Why not just shoot a slightly slower cartridge that pushes heavy, sleek bullets optimized for long range, and which provides less recoil and more performance way out there? Mag. As a matter of mirror-image fact, the two cases are extremely similar. I will be building one for my self for elk this year, the 215 berger has an exceptional reputation on elk and I would guess you could run them well over 3100 using a stable powder like H1000. Thank you, sir! 0000011233 00000 n Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle in Varmint Configurations, Ruger MAX-9 9mm Micro-Sized High-Capacity Pistol: Review, .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, Savage Model 110 Timberline 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle: Full Review, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day. (.330 Dakota), 35.4 f.p.s. 0000086915 00000 n Calculations were corrected to standard temperature (59F/15C) and pressure (29.92 inHg/1013 mbar) at sea level. The extreme spread in this variable is from 2366 ft. lbs. A Leupold VX-6 2-12x 42mm CDS-ZL variable scope was installed. Specialized long-range bullets were not used as they are unnecessary for most hunting situations. 0000050694 00000 n Its not efficient at all, meaning it burns copious quantities of propellant. Beginning in the 1930s, experimenters Charlie ONeil, Elmer Keith and Don Hopkins began designing .33-caliber wildcat cartridges and building rifles. 225 gr. 0000079441 00000 n The 33 Nosler is SAAMI approved and will be supported with ammunition and components from Nosler beginning Q1 of 2017. .330 Dakota (Using 180 GR Nosler Bullets) 12. The biggest difference is that you can build the Nosler rounds on any action with a normal magnum bolt face for .532" rim cartridges. Despite their Thors Hammer performance, .338 magnums are not as popular as their .30 caliber cousins for one big reason: recoil. Averaged across the four bullet weights, the .338 Win. .338 magnums need controlled expansion bullets like this Nosler Partition for large, tough game at ranges less than 500 yards. Review: .33 Nosler | An Official Journal Of The NRA (L-R) .308 Win., .340 Weatherby, 9x19mm Luger. trailer <<8CE3172D3CF341FB8A796892A589895E>]/Prev 173495>> startxref 0 %%EOF 124 0 obj <>stream 0000005132 00000 n These are good bullet choices for shots inside 500 yards: Barnes TSX/TTSX, Swift Scirocco, Swift A-Frame, Nosler Partition, Nosler AccuBond, Nosler E-Tip, Woodleigh Weldcore, Hornady GMX, Hornady Interbond, and North Fork. It too requires a magnum-length action. -EInR'/:PH,UtC To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Mag. Recoil calculations were based on a nine-pound rifle weight. These close to one-ton beasts are often shot at ranges beyond those recommended for other dangerous game animals due to the open terrain common to coastal Alaska and Kodiak Island. (The hottest reloading data I can find anywhere, including from Dakota, claims 2878 fps and 4595 ft. lbs. In 2016 the .30 Nosler was announced, and the latest cartridge to join the Nosler line is the .33 Nosler. The lightest load carries over a ton of energy at 300 yards and the heaviest over a half ton more. They deliver sufficient energy well beyond the range where the bullet decelerates to 1800 fps. (According to Remington estimates, figure about 30 fps velocity gain for each inch of barrel longer than the industry standard of 24 inches. lbs.) Mag. Cartridge Type: RifleHeight: 2.74"Width: 0.545"Average FPS: 2925Average Energy: 4369Average Gr: 230Recoil: 3.11Power Rank: 6.73 of 20, The .330 Dakota is in the proprietary cartridge class and was designed by Don Allen. Notes: rifle: barrel: Lilja; length: 26"; twist: 1-10"; case: Dakota; primer: Fed. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. (L-R) Nosler Partition, Nosler AccuBond, Sierra Game King. One point for every 25 yards beyond 200 yards for minimum expansion velocity range, one point deducted for every 25 yards less. Mag and enjoys a cult-like following. 0000087208 00000 n Mag., its got some pretty outdated design characteristics. Proprietary rounds are trademarked by private individuals or corporations, and the cartridges are harder to find on the commercial market. 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. l; 0hn%A faster than does the .338 Win. commercial market. To better understand and appreciate the .338s potency at long distance on big game, I can recall an Alaskan hunter who gut-shot a large bull moose with a big-bore, bolt-action rifle at less than 100 yards, missed his second shot and then severely scope-cut his forehead with his third shot and was unable to shoot again. Either a long-range bullet fired up close, or a close-range one used too far away can cause ineffective wounds and result in lost game. Mag. The sharp, 35-degree shoulder and fat case offer a lot of room for propellant, and the maximum cartridge overall length (COL) of 3.34 inches means it will fit in a standard .30-06-length action. based on the .30-06 case necked to accept .333-caliber Jeffery bullets weighing up to 300 grains. These cartridges are also best when paired with the heaviest bullet weights. The Weatherby Mark V is the only production rifle which chambers the .338-378 Weatherby Magnum. In Stock Item #: HRN86289 $3.05 per piece.