Recent content by Austin

Technically, if you do the math on the physics of tensile strength, you will find that the fluting, ironically, makes the bbl stiffer along the lateral axis (which is what you want). Looking at the numbers, it makes sense although it seems to fly in the face of logic and common sense. This...

Welcome aboard! You've come to the right place as there are a lot of great guys with a TON of good knowledge here. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. The only dumb question is the one not asked and, quite possibly, the one that could get you seriously hurt if not asked. Again, welcome and...

Bump to Chris and JD as I agree with them. Shoot it and see what happens. As JD also mentions, that Weatherby is going to have a LONG throat so the heavier pills will be your best bet to get it out to the lands. Also, to reiterate what JD stated above, the only thing you will be assured to...

My best luck has come with the SMK 200gr. and H1000. I have yet to find a better combo for this particular rifle. I ALWAYS seat at the lands or no more than .001" away. This alone, has greatly improved my accuracy. Haven't had much luck with any bullet < than 190grs. Good luck. TH [...

Recoil is pretty vicious! In a regulation unlimited class rifle, it's pretty stout at only 12lbs. A brake is a must if you intend to use it in competition. **** fine chambering though. Especially out past 5/8th mile. Happy shooting! Austin

How is the recoil on it? Is the stock synthetic? TH

Bump to YoungGun. This area is where the Sako outshines the 700. However, the 700 is still a fine action to use for a .338 Lap. Being a Remington fan though, I personally would go with the 700. There are a lot of knowledgeable guys who know what they're talking about on this board so I am...

Brent: I'm interested in hearing more about your 30/338 Lap as I am getting ready to build one on a 700 action. My 7/338 Lap is rock solid and I LOVE it. I must object to the comment above about the 700 not being "able to compete in the modern accuracy environment" though. This is a total...

Brent: I'm interested in hearing more about your 30/338 Lap as I am getting ready to build one on a 700 action. My 7/338 Lap is rock solid and I LOVE it. I must object to the comment above about the 700 not being "able to compete in the modern accuracy environment" though. This is a total...

I must agree here. Whereas the Rem is a little stronger, I can say from experience that is not the best action for a .338. The Sako is better suited for this type of work. Better yet, a Mark V would be the top choice, but a Sako should work beautifully and serve you well. TH

Len: I actually haven't shot it that much over the past few weeks, but it's hitting 1/4 - 1/2" @ 100yds easily using the 168 SMK's. I'm currently working on my 243AI so the 7mm is kind of on the back burner at this time. Turner mentioned to me that you had called him the other day about the...

Looking for some info on a 243 AI. I just finished a 243 AI and I have never shot or reloaded this chambering before. It is a Weatherby Vanguard action with a 30" Pac-Nor SuperMatch (1:8") and is ready to be fired. Just curious as to what loads anyone out there has had good luck with and if...

The 700 IS capable of handling the .338 Lap. I am currently shooting a wildcat based on the .338 Lap (.338 Lapua necked to 7mm) and I have had GREAT luck so far. It was a considerable amount of work, but definitely worth it. The bolt face has to be opened WAY up and Sako has an extractor for...

Haha!!! I'll have to bump Quaken on that last post! I made that mistake once and once only about three years ago!! I couldn't hear very well for a couple days after shooting my 7/338 Lap from inside my truck and I thought my wife was going to KILL me!! TH

Thanks for the info Dave. I will probably be using WW and RP brass for now since I have quite a bit of it. Once these are shot out, I will look for some Norma or something known to be consistent. This will actually be a "training rifle" for my wife so I can get her ready to start shooting...