.308 or .338?

[Delfuego]

.308

308 is great for 200-500y and good to 1000y.
338 is good for really long range 1k-2k.

338 is not cheap (even brass) and has a very big kick.
308 is inexpensive and easy to find.

I would only get into 338 if I am planning on shooting really, really far. I wouldn't even want to shoot it under 800y, that and I am a wimp with recoil.
I just went from .308 to .260 for better ballistics with less recoil, but limited ammo choices.
I think 223 works just fine at 200-600y.
Ever look at 300 WinMag?

Just my $.02

[donsignalli]

Alot of competition shooters are starting to use 300 win mag now over 308...

[Hoser]

Alot of competition shooters are starting to use 300 win mag now over 308...

Not in these parts.

The norm is 6.5s with the 6mm calibers making headway.