338 EDGE is here!!!

[remingtonman_25_06]

My dad and I"s 338 EDGE has arrived. I got an e=mail from Shawn saying it was done and to come pick it up. We picked it up about a week ago. We built it off a REM 700 LSS that was originally a 300 RUM. Shawn installed a 28" Hart stainless fluted sendero contour w/brake. We kept the LSS stock due to funds. Original trigger worked down to a crisp 1.75# that breaks like glass. We have a Leupold 6.5-20x50 LR scope on top. We also have the cosine angle indicator for canyon shots and a bubble level. With harris bi-pod sling, ammo, and all, it probly weighs close to 12.5-13 lbs. We also purchased the Swaro 1500 to take full advantage of this rifle, our Nikon 800's just wont cut it anymore.

I've only shot it a few times to get an idea of how it feels/kicks. It does move me around more then I thought it would, but 300g SMK"s at 2800fps will do that to you!! We have to get a 44" dewey cleaning rod which should be here real soon before I start load testing.

I have pics, but like I said, on a freinds computer thats kinda slow so I"ll try and get them up later. NOthing real fancy, but it should still be 1000 yard elk/black bear killer with little trouble.

Just thought I'd let you guys know there is another satisfied 338 EDGE owner and SHawn Carlock builds one hell of a rifle.

Thanks once again Shawn. You will continue to have my business.

[landcbeitner]

Sounds awesome. Do you have, or are you going to, put a brake on it?

[cash338rum]

Born and raised in Pendleton live in 3 cities would love to see the edge I am planning one as we speak. Sounds Awesome. Email pic cjashbeck@hotmail.comgun)

[Shawn Carlock]

J,

Glad you guys like it. Let us all know how it works at distance for you.

[Down Under Hunter]

Yes, yes !!! Be prepared to be impressed. They sure are one hell of a gun !

I am kind of suprised that the gun is pushing you around with recoil ? Did you put a breal on it like most do ? My gun kicks about as much as a light 243 and weighs less than yours. The DE brake is top line for taming a big gun.

Keep us all posted on how it flys !

Cheers

DUH

[sambo3006]

Originally Posted by Down Under Hunter

I am kind of suprised that the gun is pushing you around with recoil ?

Have you seen him? He has to run circles in the shower just to get wet! Just kidding, I hope it works out well for you, Rem man. Welcome to the 338 cal club. We do need pics!

[remingtonman_25_06]

Yes we had the DE brake installed, but when you only weigh 140 lbs (soak and wet) yes it still moves me around more then I thought. Not to say it kicks, but I know its more then a .243 level. I would say its about a 270/30-06 level still. I'll definately try and get some pics up of it tomorrow.

Still waiting on the dewey rod. I have a few test loads loaded up ready to fire. Rem brass, CCI 250, 300g SMK, 92 and 93g of H-1000 are due up for testing as soon as the rod gets here. I loaded up the first few at 92g just to get an idea. Havent even shot a group yet, just got it on paper and shot a few rocks at 300 yards. Sure does have one hell of a WHOP!

Will surely let everyone know how it does at distance. The farthest place I have right now is 1150 yards, but you can bet I"ll be seeing how it does at that distance very very soon, with results to follow.