338 Remington Ultra Magnum

Introduced by Remington in 2000, this is the second standardized member of their line of "Ultra Magnum" cartridges. Based loosely upon the 404 Jeffery, this is a full-length case with moderate body taper and a relatively sharp shoulder, which provides maximum feasible case capacity in a cartridge that will chamber in and function through the Remington 700 action. With such a large case, best loads are very flat shooting. Muzzle energy exceeds the 338 Winchester Magnum by about 25%. Recoil and muzzle blast are significant. For those who can handle it, extra delivered energy is certainly a good thing and can make all the difference when things go wrong. However, very few hunters will ever have a real need and the genuine ability to use this kind of performance. Nevertheless, this is a serious chambering, that, in competent hands, is certainly capable for use against all species, worldwide,
where legal.