Here are some additional thoughts on loading the .338-06 and .338 RCM. The finish on the metal parts is Cerakote of Tungsten and Graphite colors. Notify Me When Available. Several factors combine to determine the terminal performance of a bullet on a live target. Mag. The Compact Magnum was made as a way to market the Ruger Compact Magnum cartridge. bullet), 290 yds, 2248 ft.lbs. Two of the most sought after and long discontinued are the semi-automatic .44 Magnum partners: Deerstalker and Deerfield. Thats actually a designation for early Blackhawk single-action revolvers, so named for their obviously flat top strap. However, I am convinced that these numerical differences are insignificant in practical terms. Further, it does so without obscene levels of recoil, muzzle blast and shooting expense. The Lite SabR rifle is equipped with a Suppressed Weapon Systems integrally suppressed barrel that has the baffles machined right into its front portion and is completely enclosed in the titanium outer sleeve. Mag. As it may be chambered in short action light and compact rifles, the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum is a superb cartrdige for the hunter who stalks game in difficult terrain where long shots are a common situation. Easy-to-use, extended magazine release provides smooth, no-fuss removal of the flush-mounted magazine. What might seem odd is that the .338 RCM reloads are 100 fps or more slower than factory loads. A thorough examination of ballistic data indicates that these two cartridges are capable of performance that closely approaches the .338 Win. The .375 Ruger uses a unique cartridge case designed by Hornady and Ruger. Across the four bullet weights, the maximum differences are nine yards in MPBR and 116 ft.lbs. Mag. This article covers.300 Ruger Compact Magnum which is the long version of the more popular name for the cartridge, 300 RCM. The new RCM cartridges have a SAAMI mean average pressure rating of 65,000 p.s.i., which is the maximum the institute will allow in any rifle cartridge. (185 gr. I found only one line of ammo for each of these: Hornady Superformance for the .338 RCM and Nosler Custom for the .338-06. (See Compared: North American Medium Bore Rifle Cartridges for more information.) Table of Contents Mag. Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds, allowing shooters to make that perfect shot. The ballistic data for the .338-06 and .338 WM cartridges are for 24 inch barrels (typical of rifles in these calibers), while the .338 RCM data are for a 20 inch barrel. The Ruger Compact Magnums are based on the .375 Ruger case cut down from 2.580 inches. But time and production costs take their toll on many firearms designs, even from a powerhouse like Ruger. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. The baffles are one piece with the barrel. Suitable powders and bullets are widely available for either cartridge, so the only real considerations that might separate them are the availability of cases, the amount of powder used and the relative cost of reloaded vs. factory ammo. I have to askdid you happen to mean the Ruger LC9 instead of the EC9? Still more simply evolve over the years, yet shooters and collectors remain nostalgic for the originals. 2600 fps: Nosler Custom 250 gr. Mag. Comments in the Hornady reloading manual suggest that most of this lost velocity could be regained if the load recipes for the .338 RCM were used with a 24 inch barrel rifle. All cartridges must work within certain pressure guidelines, which are established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI). I am not sold on the 20 inch barrel length and I feel the cartridge (especially for the reloader) would benefit from being offered in a rifle with a normal, magnum length, 24 inch barrel. Theres even the expected front barrel band. Mag. Accordingly, the idea that .338 RCM reloads can be made to match factory ammo performance by shooting them in a longer barrel is currently irrelevant. No matter the model you find, these 18.5-inch barreled darlings continue to be prized by hunters, shooters, and collectors seeking a low-recoiling, fast-shooting carbine. Mag., while being somewhat milder to shoot. Item Number: 17125. You must log in or register to reply here. Stay in the know. Unlike Winchester Short Magnum cartridges, the Ruger Compact Magnums share the same diameter from case head to body. American ammunition manufacturer Hornady got the 300 PRC SAAMI-standardized in 2018. The Hornady Reloading Manual says: Recoil is significant and bullets should be crimped at the cannelure to prevent moving in the case. The Rossi has a 1:30-inch twist rate, which is faster than the standard pistol twist rate of 1:38 for the round. Production of different models is staggered and more . My opinion is they are not. The H+ Hotel Cologne Hrth has 178 hotel rooms, including 164 comfort . Mag. Just in the last week, Ruger has been officially discontinuing models and pulling them down from their website. Winchester 760 in .338-06, 2500 fps: 56.7 gr. IMR 4350 in .338 Win. The overall length of the barrel is 22, however, the actual rifled portion is 14 with the remaining eight inches being the baffles. RELATED: Model 96 Review Rugers Ninety-Six Lever-Action .22 Rifle. Those early six-shooters command a serious premium today often as much as twice the price. The Ruger Compact Magnum rounds are 308 length cartridges built for a short action. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. It was designed as a dangerous game cartridge, particularly for use in Alaska and Africa. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "American Rifleman | Editors' PicksNew for 2015: Mossberg Patriot", "Mossberg Patriot | O.F. Turning to the .338 RCM, there is only one game in town. The only available brass for the .338 RCM is made by Hornady, so one must have new or previously fired Hornady brass in .338 RCM to reload. 1 while others slipped out of the catalog. The .375 Ruger (9.565.5mm) is a rimless, standard-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of large, dangerous game. The total spread between highest and lowest MPBR and retained energy for each bullet weight set is also noted. The .338 Win. This is due to the .300 H&H Magnum having a long tapered body while the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum follows modern cartridge designs in that it has very little taper and a sharper shoulder. This is a tricky one. Mag. NOT sure what you have on your mind. of water (6.42cm3) compared to the H&H's 95. If I were to have a .338-06 rifle built (more on this below), I would specify a 23 or 24 inch barrel. I believe this is true. 3000 fps: 61.2 gr. SST, .338 RCM, 2800 fps: Nosler Custom 200 gr. TDCC (Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers) 300 PRC", ".300 PRC Review: Everything You Need to Know", "Hornady Ruger Compact Magnum Cartridge Review", C.I.P. Now, to my great surprise, they have also pulled the 10-22 magnum model. Meanwhile, the .338-06 loads listed are 50 to 125 fps faster than the corresponding factory loads. Features a shorter length of pull (for smaller shooters or those wearing heavier outerwear) and a shorter barrel, for a reduction in overall length of more than five inches. MPBR 7.3% > .338 RCM, 306 ft.lbs. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. They should have called it the .338-06 Light Magnum for marketing purposes. Mag. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. waterOverall Case Length:.300 RCM-2.100"; .338 RCM-2.015"Overall Cartridge Length:.300 RCM-2.825"; .338 RCM-2.830"Advertised Velocity of Available Calibers/Weights:.300 RCM (20" barrel), 150-gr. The .500 Bushwhacker is a semirimmed magnum handgun cartridge initially developed by fireforming the .375 Ruger case cylindrical, shortening it by 0.13 in, and threading the base for a rim. The .338 RCM and .338-06 loads have MPBRs that are not substantially shorter. I know the brass length difference and have been reloading since I was 15, now 70. cartridges as my baseline and matched those with .338 RCM and .338-06 factory cartridges with equivalent weight bullets. MV 9.2% > .338-06, 125 fps total spread; .338 Win. Depending on the selection, they are suitable for hunting all types of small game with the rimfires, while the .44 Magnums continue bagging bigger game to this day. If you want a new .338-06 today, there are basically three ways to get one. 225 Hornady #3320.The factory 225 chrono'd @3500'70d f2604fps, 250 gr.Nosler PT and Sierra Gameking as noted, My understaning is 300 RCM and 338 RCM are by products of the 375 Ruger; The case is shortened to Compact lengths. .338 RCM and .338 Win. SST, .338 RCM, 2600 fps: Nosler Custom 225 gr. Comparing with other rifles in their product line, Gunwerks describes the new Lite SabR as a rifle that is light as a ClymR, but hits like the HAMR!. One of the main reasons production ended was that the 10/22 Magnum bolt was made of tungsten. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. The visible, accessible and easy-to-actuate tang safety provides instant security. They are quite accurate. Economy rifles in .338 Win. VII rifle. As other .300 magnums, the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum may be loaded with a wide range of bullets ranging from 130 to 220 grains. Real glutton for punishment. The rimfires wear an 18.5-inch barrel topped with iron sights. Like the .376 Steyr that originates from the 9.364mm Brenneke and the .375 Dakota proprietary cartridge that originates from the .404 Jeffery, the .375 Ruger was designed to compete with the .375 H&H Magnum, yet have the advantage of having a rimless, beltless case and can function through a standard-length bolt-action rifle due to a shorter overall length. Flattop Blackhawk The CZ 600 Trail proved to be a handy rifle that can down game in hard-to-find places, all without alerting everything with fur that you have moved into the woods. In large part, only collectors and knowledgeable shooters will recognize the value of what has come to be known as a Ruger Flattop or original Blackhawk. The ringer here is the Ruger .338 RCM Guide Gun comes with a 20 inch barrel, while .338 Win. It was introduced in 1985 as a second generation of the Ruger double-action, exposed-hammer revolvers intended to replace Ruger's Security-/Service-/Speed-Six line. [3][4][5], The .375 Ruger cartridge has functioned as the parent case for the 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (300 PRC), which is essentially a necked-down version of the .375 Ruger. The Ruger Compact Magnums are based on the .375 Ruger case cut down from 2.580 inches. The way any gunpowder works is it burns rapidly and expands in volume as it turns into a gas. The shorter barrel of Lite SabR is capable of pushing the 225gr bullets of the mentioned Hornady load to 2,500 fps. Partition, .338-06, 299 yds, 2417 ft.lbs. For example, .338 Win Mag and .338 RCM Hornady Superformance ammunition loaded with 225 gr SST bullets (both fired in 24 test barrels) have advertised muzzle velocities of 2,840 fps and 2,750 fps respectively. The .338 RCM reloads have 14 to 19 yards shorter MPBRs and about 150 to 300 ft.lbs. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Mag. Doing so required inputting, into a recoil calculator program, the various bullet and powder charge weights, muzzle velocities and a firearm weight. and .338-06 loads are very similar in downrange performance. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's This allows the cartridge to have a greater case capacity than a belted magnum case given cases of equal length. The .338 RCM is a bit shorter at 2.015 inch, the same length as the case on the Remington .300 Short Action Ultra Mag. This is due to the .375 H&H Magnum having a long, tapered body, while the .375 Ruger follows modern cartridge designs in that it has very little taper and a sharper shoulder. Required fields are marked *. The .338-06 and .338 RCM do not burn as much powder as does the .338 Win. Mag. Being based on the .375 Ruger case, it has quite a large case capacity and performs almost like the .338 Winchester Magnum except in a short action package. The Gunwerks Lite SabR rifle is built with the use of the companys titanium GLR action installed into anXLR Industries Element 3.0 magnesium chassis. As a caveat, Ruger does from time to time produce a limited run of special flat tops. The .300 Ruger Compact Magnum or .300 RCM is a rimless, short-length rifle cartridge designed for the hunting of Medium-to-Large-sized North American game. Currently, Hornady and Double Tap manufacture ammunition for the .375 Ruger cartridge. ), I used the "build your rifle" function on the E.R. It was designed by Ruger and Hornady and released in 2008 and chambered in various Ruger rifles. Many professional outfitters will not allow hunters to use rifles equipped with muzzle brakes, something to keep in mind if you are shopping for a powerful big game rifle. energy total spread; .338 WM energy 19.4% > .338-06, MPBR and retained energy, 225 grain bullets, 21 yard MPBR total spread; .338 Win. Posted September 18, 2020 in Bolt Action, Daily News, NFA / Suppressors / Class III, Rifles by Hrachya H with No CommentsTags: .338 RCM, Gunwerks, Lite SabR, Skunkwerks. Real tack driver! Due to the integral suppressor, the acquisition of this rifle requires a tax stamp. Copyright 2015 by Gary Zinn and/or chuckhawks.com. Among the reloads listed above, the .338 RCM uses 10 to 23 percent less powder per charge and the .338-06 14 to 23 percent less. I would expect the Ruger .338 RCM to be louder in a 20 inch barrel than the other two calibers in 23-24 inch barrels. To illustrate, I did the math for a 200 grain Hornady SST bullet loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2500 fps. The Ruger Guide Gun is a stoutly built version of the Model 77 Hawkeye rifle, featuring a 20 inch barreled action of stainless steel and a laminated wood stock that comes with butt pad spacers that can be used to adjust its length of pull. ??? This is because the Hornady/Ruger team that developed the .338 RCM purposely set out to create a cartridge for a short action, short barreled rifles that would duplicate .338 Win. Its lighter chamberings make it easy for recoil-shy shooters to field and makes it ideal for target work, too. Mag. rifle. Got a new .375 Savage AK bush hunter and just scored a nice used SS Ruger .338 RCM. TDCC (Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers) .300 RCM, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.300_Ruger_Compact_Magnum&oldid=1150254936, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 03:29. I spotted hits for him while he adjusted the scope and my reward was an opportunity to shoot some 100 and 200 yard target groups, to confirm those he had shot after zeroing the rifle. The 375 Ruger Basic brass can be modified/shortened to fit the RCM short cartridges with a LOT of work. Mag. : .338-06 (180 gr. The 2015 MSRP is $1240. Another XLR Industries part used in this build is the 3D printed titanium grip which has a pretty unique webbed design. All rights reserved. Shaw website to spec a .338-06 rifle in matte stainless steel, with a 23 inch sporter weight barrel and laminated stock. Having both RCMs, they preform well on any game. Brand: Ruger. Mag. Your results, of course, may vary. By simply removing the rear sling swivel stud, stock modules can be changed in seconds. If I get wild and crazy and decide that I must own a .338 caliber rifle, it will be a .338-06. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. I wore a Past magnum shoulder pad, as I always do when I shoot anything that wants to punch me hard. SST-3170 fps, 165-gr. This allows the cartridge to have a greater case capacity than a belted magnum case given cases of equal length. My experience with muzzle brakes is that, acoustically, they turn a boom into a scream that is hard to adequately muffle with any hearing protection device. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The dates can be debated, but common numbers have Flattop production limited from roughly 1955 to 1963, before it was replaced by what has come to be known as the Three Screw Old Model Blackhawk. rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The RCMs increased case capacity and short cartridge lead to similar performance as the 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM. Continue with Recommended Cookies, Compared: .338 Winchester Magnum, .338-06 A-Square and .338 Ruger Compact Magnum. Ruger American Rifle Compact Reliability, Versatility, Performance and Affordability. AR-556 Model 8504 Lipsey's Exclusive AR-556 Model 8507 United Sporting Companies Exclusive AR-556 Model 8517 Talo Exclusive AR-556 Model 8519 Talo Exclusive AR-556 Pistol AR-556 MPR Model 8522 .450 Bushmaster 18.63"AR-556 MPR Model 8532 .350 Legend 16.38"AR-556 MPR Model 8535 5.56 18" AR-556 Free-Float Handguard Model. : .338 Win. The difference in the two models . Making a 338-375 Ruger or a 375 RCM. Muzzle velocity, 185 grain Hornady GMX bullets, 200 fps total spread; .338 Win. MPBR 4.9% > .338-06, 262 ft.lbs. For instance, once I got a new choke tube and wanted to evaluate the patterns it threw against those produced by the tube I had been using. Loaded with features, shrugs off nicks & scrapes, smooth action, good trigger, and consistently accurate. I do not expect Ruger to unbend and offer a longer barreled rifle, but perhaps the cartridge will gain enough market traction that other rifle manufacturers will eventually do so. 2800 fps: 68.6 gr. The parent case for 300 RCM is the 375 Ruger. Mag., .338 RUM, .338 Lapua Mag. I hate muzzle brakes and want nothing to do with a gun that has one. They offer a wide range of barrel options and walnut, laminated hardwood or synthetic stocks. I have shot Deer and Elk and it drops them or the bound off for about 40 yards. Here are the five Ruger models we wish were still available but can be treasures when found in the used listings. Even a 22 inch barrel, the length Remington chose for their .350 Mag. The design feeds from Rugers recognizable rotary magazine platform. Enough powder, primers and bullets to load 100 cartridges would cost about $70, making the total cost of loading the first 100 rounds approximately $220. 3000 fps: 72.4 gr. The famed Ruger Red Label seems to be even more appreciated now, years after its production demise, than in its heyday. The Ruger Guide Gun comes with a muzzle brake. [3], Hornady manufactures ammunition for the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum cartridge. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Lynx Defense may earn a small percentage of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. Features a visible, accessible and easy-to-actuate tang safety that provides instant security. Everyone is different when it comes to kick, but a round like the 7mm mag is just too much kick to for me to enjoy. innovative firearms. Due in large part to production costs, Ruger discontinued the Deerstalker and its lovely walnut stock in 1985, replacing it in 2000 with the Deerfield carbine. SST, .338 Win. Mag. For over 70 years, Ruger has been cranking out American rifles, shotguns, and handguns. 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