338 Norma Review By Ward W. Brien

sp6x6 · #**127** 06-08-2011, 08:54 PM

I have shot 100 berger hybrids out of mine and have been waiting over a month for some more. I t is the bullet that I will be hunting with. I shot several 1'' @ 400 and 6'' at 1000.

115vld · #**128** 06-08-2011, 09:09 PM

"I have shot 100 berger hybrids out of mine and have been waiting over a month for some more. I t is the bullet that I will be hunting with. I shot several 1'' @ 400 and 6'' at 1000. "

what load did you use? also, barrel length, twist, seating depth, velocity..thanks in advance!

Chase

marioq · #**129** 01-08-2012, 09:26 PM

OK... I am just blown away!!!! I thought the Lapua was one of the best... After reading this and taking the limits of my brain bucket, I can't help but think that the Norma is a better choice. I was/ am in the process of building my first long range gun.... Started it a year ago and the builder took my money and just filed bankruptcy. So, now I have a fresh new look and can re-evaluate what I want. So, I guess the biggest question is, for a new guy, which round should I pick? I have not started reloading but I hope to soon.
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
Mario

extreme · #**130** 01-09-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by marioq

ok... I am just blown away!!!! I thought the lapua was one of the best... After reading this and taking the limits of my brain bucket, i can't help but think that the norma is a better choice. I was/ am in the process of building my first long range gun.... Started it a year ago and the builder took my money and just filed bankruptcy. So, now i have a fresh new look and can re-evaluate what i want. So, i guess the biggest question is, for a new guy, which round should i pick? I have not started reloading but i hope to soon.
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
Mario

they are one and the same ....build your lapua,,, it sets records every day.

WWB · #**131** 01-09-2012, 10:26 AM

marioq:

I have Three .338 Norma's; one of which I have up for sale. It has 385 rounds down the barrel and is virtually new. Do you have any interest? It is The Best Cartridge I have ever shot. No BS.

115vld · #**132** 01-09-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WWB

It is The Best Cartridge I have ever shot. No BS.

this is no joke. I had a lapua and Norma at the same time. Same action, stock barrels etc.. Rest assure the lapua was turned into another Norma. I have connected at 2520 yards with my 338 Norma and 300 bergers.

WWB · #**133** 01-09-2012, 10:36 AM

Right on.