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Hi I have read that the 338 Winchester Magnum is suitable for hunting large distances large animals. What do you think is the maximum distance to which this cartridge is effective ?, my rifle has 24 "of cannon and I do not know if it will burn all the gunpowder that contains this cartridge.Thanks again,

Remington.

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As far as you are capable of accurately shooting..

Military snipers have been using the 300 Win Mag for years and shooting to and over 1000 yds..

For a 338Win mag you are fine with a 24" barrel..a 26" barrel might give you an addl 50-75fps more I am guessing--with an Weatherby or Ultra-Mag you would need a 26" barrel and a 28 would be even better...

A lot of people where I live use this caliber for elk and moose..it really is a very good caliber for those animals..

So practice, practice, practice...

Best of luck to you..

Ripp