Jabil - you missed my point. In the same line of thinking, the .30/06 would be the equivalence of the .45/70, IF the .30/06 shot .458" bullets at the same speeds the .45/70 does. It can't, so it isn't.
; The .338 would be as good as the .375 IF it shot .375" 300 to 350 gr. bullets at the same speed. It can't, so it isn't.
: Winchester used to make 300gr. factory ammo in .338. Barnes "Old Style" (Colorado Custom) .338's used to be available in 300gr., both .032" and .040" jackets.
; Does not Woodleigh make 300gr. in .338?
; Speer 275gr. .338's used to be the best close and long range bullet for North America hunting of Elk and Moose along with big bears, but are no longer available, apparently. A few guys up here are trying to find some more. One friend has a stash and he's not sharing. He's used the 250 Noslers, found them wanting in comparrison, and prefers the 275's. He rolls a new cannelure for proper seating depth in his rifles.