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What is your choice as the largest caliber you shoot, and in what platform?
Also, are you thinking about anything larger?
I know a lot of people go no larger than 308 in one of its various forms. But I chose to step up to .338 XLR in a Marlin for Elk hunting, the potential of running across a griz in the process, and for simply having something a little bit bigger with a little more umpff when needed ... but still fast, light handling and accurate.
I've really been happy with the Marlin XLR in .338 and, to be honest with you, once I investigated the 338 calibers in their entirety, they really impressed me. The Lapua is legendary, the 338 Federal is strong, the 338 Win Mag is an all time favorite as is the 338 Weatherby Mag and some claim the 338-06 is the finest cartridge ever made.
There are tons of other "larger than 308" choices out there. Just wondering what your preferences might be and what you use to send them downrange?
Or perhaps you don't own one yet, but you're looking to step up one more size? What would that be?
Thanks in advance.
Also, are you thinking about anything larger?
I know a lot of people go no larger than 308 in one of its various forms. But I chose to step up to .338 XLR in a Marlin for Elk hunting, the potential of running across a griz in the process, and for simply having something a little bit bigger with a little more umpff when needed ... but still fast, light handling and accurate.
I've really been happy with the Marlin XLR in .338 and, to be honest with you, once I investigated the 338 calibers in their entirety, they really impressed me. The Lapua is legendary, the 338 Federal is strong, the 338 Win Mag is an all time favorite as is the 338 Weatherby Mag and some claim the 338-06 is the finest cartridge ever made.
There are tons of other "larger than 308" choices out there. Just wondering what your preferences might be and what you use to send them downrange?
Or perhaps you don't own one yet, but you're looking to step up one more size? What would that be?
Thanks in advance.