Lapua Hunting Build?

[ovastafford]

Hey guys,

I am slowly working towards piecing together a full custom 1000-1200 yard hunting rifle for long range elk. I would like to keep the weight of it around 14 lbs. loaded with scope etc.... What parts would you use to accomplish this? Which custom action, stock, and barrel configuration. I figured on something fluted at 26" and I want to make sure I can feed rounds from the mag. I was leaning towards using a Nightforce. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

[grit]

Hey Austin,
I'll tell you how I'd build it for me (or you). I'd use a Stiller Predator (or Defiance Machine if I could make myself wait for one) action. Manners GAT, Brux light Palma at 26", and Jewell trigger. Wyatts extended mag box, and a nice brake. I'd chamber it in 338Norma. Top it with a Nightforce.

Elk at 1500+ better hide.

[sp6x6]

Sako trg 338 LA, usually shoot 1/2 moa,27'' barrel ,1-10,brake full adjust stock and same on 2 stage trigger. Last year Siperhide had group buy on them for $ 2250, LOT OF GUN for the money, 11 3/4 lbs.. My elk rifle is a 26'' braked, Defiance,Lonewolf, 338 Norma.

[ovastafford]

If I could find one for that kind of a deal I don't know that you could beat it for the money. I have also been looking at the Savage 110 ba and 110 tcp with the HS Precision Stock on it. Does anyone have much experience with them?

Thanks

[Broz]

.338 LM or the AI version. You will not beat the Lapua brass. It IS the cheapest you can buy and consistancy second to none. For an action go with a custom Defiance or find a Wby Mark V. I would go with a 1 in 10 twist Hart or Lilja. The 26" is OK but I would strongly condider 28" plus brake. Contour should be in the Rem Sendero at least, with a muzzle dia of .830" or so. Have the barrel maker flut it with 6 1/4" flutes before final stress and lapping. Brake... JP Precision. McMillan Lazeroni Thumbhole stock. NF 20 MOA rail, NF rings and a NXS 5.5~22X56 with a NP-R1 Reticle. Load her up with H-1000, CCI 250's and 300 gr Berger OTM's. Then prepare to be amazed.

Can you tell I have been thinking of one of these? When my 338 LM barrel wears out, My rifle will probably get a make over to this exact rifle. But approaching 1500 rounds soon my 338 LM is still a solid 1/2moa rifle to past 1400.

Jeff