Why a .338 WM in Africa?

[WAB]

Which countries allow that?

Mozambique

 

[CBH Australia]

Legal and allowed are not the same. Sometimes the lines get blurred, especially when money is involved. If the PH knows the client very well, is confident in their shooting and they are using something like a 338WM or 35W...I'm sure exceptions are made in the heat of the moment.

A .35whailin’ on Buffalo. Now who’s blurring the lines. I know Bobs gonna back you over me on this one. That’s his baby.

Just cause it can be done doesn’t mean it should be done.

 

[uplander01]

Its a fantastic caliber, powerful but modest recoil in a proper rifle. You won't feel under-gunned until you get to the big Africa DG.

 

[skydiver386]

Whenever calibers are discussed, people's tempers start to flare like a pack of hemorrhoids.

 

[VINOYASADO]

@dogcat1
NO-ONE NEEDS A 338wun mag.
Everybody needs a 35 Whelen tho.
The 338 is nothing but a bitch slapping noise making, flame throwing over rated cartridge.

The Whelen on the other hand is a mid mannered tower of power that will do everything the 338 will without all the bucking, belching and roaring ( and that's only from the hunter when he pulls the trigger on the 338)
The Whelen will do everything the 338 will out to 400 plus yards. It does it quietly ,efficiently without fuss or bother.

So see you don't need a 338 wimpchester mag nun.
Bob

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen 35 What?? is that the caliber for squirrels?

Sorry this post is for truly amazing cartidges!!!!

 

[mdwest]

The proper question is never why…

The proper question is why not?

Go buy a new gun!

 

[dogcat1]

Thanks for all of the answers and ideas.
Here is the situation.

I have a stunning, 2nd hand Mountain Riflery Custom in .338 WM that is "write hot checks and tell your wife lies" good looking. It is as accurate as it looks. I like it. However, I have a twin in .375 H&H that is as hot as this babe. Matter of fact, I have two very stunningly good looking and accurate .375's.

Hence my question. I am thinking rebarrel to 7mm or .300 WM or ???

Keeps the looks and pairs up well with my sweetheart .375's.

Nice problem to have, yes, I know, but still a 1st world problem....

 

[VINOYASADO]

Too bad it now looks like 250gr is the top end of factory ammo for the 338WM.

A 300gr would have great S.D.

Marginal and theory but, actually a 250 g/338w WM has beter SD than a 300 g/375 H&H (313 vs 305)

 

[Ericedwinbates]

Fantastic cartridge for sure, versatility best describes. With a limit on rifles a gent can bring, it will stay home often and be replaced with a 375 of various types, H&H, Wby, Ruger etc for it legality on DG animals is all.

 

[BeeMaa]

A .35whailin’ on Buffalo. Now who’s blurring the lines. I know Bobs gonna back you over me on this one. That’s his baby.

Just cause it can be done doesn’t mean it should be done.

I never said it was a good idea, nor would I condone this. But to believe it doesn't happen is fantasy land.

Plus, you know I'll always have the 375H&H with me when hunting Africa.

 

[ftrovato]

@dogcat1
NO-ONE NEEDS A 338wun mag.
Everybody needs a 35 Whelen tho.
The 338 is nothing but a bitch slapping noise making, flame throwing over rated cartridge.

The Whelen on the other hand is a mid mannered tower of power that will do everything the 338 will without all the bucking, belching and roaring ( and that's only from the hunter when he pulls the trigger on the 338)
The Whelen will do everything the 338 will out to 400 plus yards. It does it quietly ,efficiently without fuss or bother.

So see you don't need a 338 wimpchester mag nun.
Bob

You're the best Bob! We have to get this cartridge renamed!

 

[Hunter-Habib]

It’s good for:
Eland (and all the smaller plains game)
Leopard
Lion (in Zambia where any caliber above .300 Magnum is legal for lion)

 

[Scott CWO]

@dogcat1
NO-ONE NEEDS A 338wun mag.
Everybody needs a 35 Whelen tho.
The 338 is nothing but a bitch slapping noise making, flame throwing over rated cartridge.

The Whelen on the other hand is a mid mannered tower of power that will do everything the 338 will without all the bucking, belching and roaring ( and that's only from the hunter when he pulls the trigger on the 338)
The Whelen will do everything the 338 will out to 400 plus yards. It does it quietly ,efficiently without fuss or bother.

So see you don't need a 338 wimpchester mag nun.
Bob

Oh Bob! You and your 35 Squealen! Just an over-weighted 30-06! It’s no wonder your wife makes you sleep on the couch!

 

[Huvius]

Sounds to me that the 300H&H would be the “best” pairing to your 375s.

I’ve thought a lot about a 338WM too but only because it si one of the few chamberings that have a 26” barrel in a Ruger No.1