ruger 338 win mag

[cheek9075]

got a friend wanting to do some trading, he has a 338 win mag in a ruger m77 mark 2. dont really want this cal, but its at a good price. dont know much about the caliber, what can i expect? whats the recoil like on it. would only be using it for deer and maybe black bear, bear are becoming populated here lately, but think it is a over kill for my use.i am trading a 300 win mag in an encore, for the reson i dont like being killed when i shoot it. need some advice. have tried to trade the encore before, liked it a first but then changed my mind, everyone had a 300 or a 7mm so i had to have it too. but getting older, i going back to something i can stand to shoot. think i can trade on the ruger at the gun shop. really only reason im thinking on trading for it, but if i get stuck with it, you know i will have to shoot it.

have read about 338 lapua, is it anything like the 338 win mag?

 

[Snowwolfe]

If you didnt enjoy the recoil from the 300 Win Mag then suggest you absolutely pass on the .338. It can be a real bruiser, especially if the stock does not fit you well.

 

[wapiti25]

I shoot 338 win mags. The recoil is a little less sharp but it's right there, ( I also shoot a 300 mag). I is a over kill for the hunting you described. I use my 338's for elk, moose, oryx. The Lapua is lot bigger case than the Win. I would use the 338 on bear when you want penetration. I like to shot through my game, they bleed on both sides if the don't drop in place.

 

[cheek9075]

thanks for response. talked to lacol gun shop, he said he could give around $350 for it on trade.

is that a good deal on this rifle. have no idea what its worth.