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338 edge or Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 128567" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Is any of this even possible?</p><p></p><p>Not a problem at all to get you into the weight you want with either of these two rounds.</p><p></p><p>Am I being unreasonable? Nope</p><p></p><p>338 edge or Lapua? Its a toss up there my friend, both are nearly identical in performance with using the heavy hunting weight bullets. Reed is right on in that the Lapua cases are built to higher standards then any Rem cases and that they are much stronger in the case head as well, no arguement from me there at all. I would like to add though that most of you would not believe just how "LITTLE" case prepping I do to my 270 Allen Mag which is based on the 7mm or 300 RUM case and get legit 3/4 moa or better accuracy at extreme range.</p><p></p><p>Shawn designed his Edge design much like I did my Allen Magnums, they are hunting rifles designed so that they are easy to load for, no neckturning required unless you want to. I for one distain turning necks and have not seen alot of need to do so in anything but 100 and 200 yard BR match rifles.</p><p></p><p>Its just suprising how little difference you will see comparing Lapus and Rem cases as far as down range performance. In my opinion, that is a non issue for the most part but many feel the more uniform brass is well worth the extra time and money. It may well be, I just can not shoot well enough to see a huge advantage.</p><p></p><p>Back to case strength though, the Lapua cases will last several times longer then REM cases if your loading to top pressures. There is no question there, the Lapua cases will last longer at high pressures.</p><p></p><p>Weight? Personally, for a rifle intended to be used for 800 to 1200 yard hunting, I like a rifle in the 12 lb range. 10 lbs is doable but a bit more weight makes it easier to build the rifle and it makes the rifle easier to shoot as well. Anything from 10 to 15 lbs is about right for a semi portable long range hunting rifle.</p><p></p><p>As for rests, most common would be a Harris bipod on front and a rear bag to support the buttstock as well. </p><p></p><p>Simply put, in a well made rifle, you will not be able to tell a bit of difference between the two of these rounds at long range. They are both extremely userfriendly, both very high performing and both rifles would be similiar in price and weight.</p><p></p><p>All in all, take your pick, both will be great shooters.</p><p></p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 128567, member: 10"] Is any of this even possible? Not a problem at all to get you into the weight you want with either of these two rounds. Am I being unreasonable? Nope 338 edge or Lapua? Its a toss up there my friend, both are nearly identical in performance with using the heavy hunting weight bullets. Reed is right on in that the Lapua cases are built to higher standards then any Rem cases and that they are much stronger in the case head as well, no arguement from me there at all. I would like to add though that most of you would not believe just how "LITTLE" case prepping I do to my 270 Allen Mag which is based on the 7mm or 300 RUM case and get legit 3/4 moa or better accuracy at extreme range. Shawn designed his Edge design much like I did my Allen Magnums, they are hunting rifles designed so that they are easy to load for, no neckturning required unless you want to. I for one distain turning necks and have not seen alot of need to do so in anything but 100 and 200 yard BR match rifles. Its just suprising how little difference you will see comparing Lapus and Rem cases as far as down range performance. In my opinion, that is a non issue for the most part but many feel the more uniform brass is well worth the extra time and money. It may well be, I just can not shoot well enough to see a huge advantage. Back to case strength though, the Lapua cases will last several times longer then REM cases if your loading to top pressures. There is no question there, the Lapua cases will last longer at high pressures. Weight? Personally, for a rifle intended to be used for 800 to 1200 yard hunting, I like a rifle in the 12 lb range. 10 lbs is doable but a bit more weight makes it easier to build the rifle and it makes the rifle easier to shoot as well. Anything from 10 to 15 lbs is about right for a semi portable long range hunting rifle. As for rests, most common would be a Harris bipod on front and a rear bag to support the buttstock as well. Simply put, in a well made rifle, you will not be able to tell a bit of difference between the two of these rounds at long range. They are both extremely userfriendly, both very high performing and both rifles would be similiar in price and weight. All in all, take your pick, both will be great shooters. Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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