Which Accubond?

[Bigwheels]

I now have two .338 AB's I can shoot. I am in the final stages of dialing in my 250gr AB, & have a 225gr. all ready.
So, which would be your "Go To" bullet.
They shoot the same groups,(1/2" MOA or better)
The 225 shoots a few inches flatter, with a hundred fps. more velocity, but the 250 carries about 150 ft/lbs more energy.
I'm torn!

 

[JD338]

What caliber are you shooting?

I have settled on the 250 gr AB in my 338 RUM. Its very accurate and hits like the hammer of Thor both near and far.

JD338

 

[Bigwheels]

I shoot a 338 WM. The 225's are going 2915 fps, & the 250's are going 2800 +/- a few. I'm not entirely done with the 250's yet. But once I'm done adjusting the B.O.S.S. I'l have them shooting as good as the 225's. They are just so close in performance, I don't know which one to go with. I guess it boils down to which is better. Velocity, & flatter trajectory, or kinetic energy.

 

[JD338]

If the accuracy is the same, go with the 250 gr AB. It will make your 338 WM
a hammer for sure.

JD338

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

Either is a fine choice, but I'd go with the 225's. It's plenty of bullet for elk or moose, and will open up a little better leaving a larger wound channel. But If I was JD and had a 338 RUM, I would probably go with the 250. A 250 AB around 3K is a serious hammer...

 

[7 STW]

Wonder what a 300gr SMK bullet would do in a 338 Ultra?

 

[YoteSmoker]

My uncle's hopefully going to find out in less than a month on an elk with his 338/300 ultra. Hope to let you know the results by 26 October.

 

[JD338]

yote,

What bullet is your uncle going to use in his 338 Edge?

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

You're splitting hairs. Either is great.

 

[onesonek]

For me it would depend on what I plan on hunting , and what conditions I might expect to be the norm so to speak.
For Elk and maybe lesser animals I would go with the 225 in most instances.

Dave