Is 338 RCM a short action?
The 338 Ruger Compact Magnum (or RCM for short), housed in Ruger’s handy Hawkeye rifle is a true leap forward in hunting technology. It delivers the ballistics that we are used to seeing from full sized magnum rifles from a short length action and, best of all, a 20 inch barrel.
What is 300 RCM cartridge?
300 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of Medium-to-Large-sized North American game. It is designed to closely duplicate the performance of the historic . 300 Winchester Magnum cartridge, yet to be chambered in a short length action rifle.
What case is the 375 Ruger based on?
The . 375 Ruger uses a unique cartridge case designed by Hornady and Ruger. The case is of a rimless design having the base and rim diameter of . 532 in (13.5 mm) which is the same diameter of the belt on belted magnum cases based on the .
What caliber is a 338 06?
338 caliber bullets increased after the introduction in the late 1950s of the . 338 Winchester Magnum cartridge, frequently chambered in the Winchester Model 70 rifle….
| .338-06 | |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | .338 in (8.6 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .369 in (9.4 mm) |
| Shoulder diameter | .441 in (11.2 mm) |
| Base diameter | .472 in (12.0 mm) |
What’s the recoil of a.338 RCM rifle?
While the .338 Federal generates recoil levels in the 20 to 25 ft.-lbs. range, recoil figures for the .338 RCM are north of 30 ft.-lbs. in a rifle of similar weight. And despite the .338 RCM’s impressive numbers, the .338 Federal is no slouch.
Is there ammo for the.338 Win Mag?
There is a wealth of commercial ammo made for the .338 Win. Mag., but the availability of .338-06 and .338 RCM cartridges is severely limited. I found only one line of ammo for each of these: Hornady Superformance for the .338 RCM and Nosler Custom for the .338-06.
What kind of cartridge is a 338 Ruger Magnum?
On occasion, a new cartridge is something more. The 338 Ruger Compact Magnum (or RCM for short), housed in Ruger’s handy Hawkeye rifle is a true leap forward in hunting technology. The 338 RCM offers magnum performance in a small fast-handling rifle.
Which is the best.338 caliber rifle to shoot?
The .338 Federal combines sensible, low recoil with plenty of reach. Federal’s 200-grain Fusion loading is an excellent all-purpose load. This one’s my hands-down favorite of all the .338 rounds.