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338 edge verses 338-408 chevy- tech
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<blockquote data-quote="Wild_Bill" data-source="post: 127948" data-attributes="member: 4785"><p>Hi eithr are finh to shoot if you have a good muzzle break but the big diference is the actions you have to use the 338 Edge is based on the ultra mag case and will fit in most Magnum commercial actions where the 408 case is based on a 505 gibbs case that is much larger and requires a special large custom action costing a lot more. The edge gets a 300gr projectile around 3000fps but the 338 Allen Mag a versian of the 408 gets the 300gr to around 3400fps. their is no free lunch with the 408 case the cases are very expensive and the barrel live is not to good but it is an awsome calibre for long range shooting. If you are new to long range shooting you will need to practice a lot to get the required skilles. I would get the Edge first and down the track when you feel you are capable of shooting past 1000 yards then look at the 338 on the 408 case and i would get Kirby to build one of his Allen Mags then.</p><p></p><p>Stick with the rifle that will give you a cheaper way of practicing for your first long range rifle. If you have a Rem 700 long action Shawn can convirt it to an Edge and make an awsome firle out of it for you also he can build it on a LAwton action for a little more and you will have a total custom rifle to keep for years.</p><p></p><p>Cheers Bill</p><p>Australia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wild_Bill, post: 127948, member: 4785"] Hi eithr are finh to shoot if you have a good muzzle break but the big diference is the actions you have to use the 338 Edge is based on the ultra mag case and will fit in most Magnum commercial actions where the 408 case is based on a 505 gibbs case that is much larger and requires a special large custom action costing a lot more. The edge gets a 300gr projectile around 3000fps but the 338 Allen Mag a versian of the 408 gets the 300gr to around 3400fps. their is no free lunch with the 408 case the cases are very expensive and the barrel live is not to good but it is an awsome calibre for long range shooting. If you are new to long range shooting you will need to practice a lot to get the required skilles. I would get the Edge first and down the track when you feel you are capable of shooting past 1000 yards then look at the 338 on the 408 case and i would get Kirby to build one of his Allen Mags then. Stick with the rifle that will give you a cheaper way of practicing for your first long range rifle. If you have a Rem 700 long action Shawn can convirt it to an Edge and make an awsome firle out of it for you also he can build it on a LAwton action for a little more and you will have a total custom rifle to keep for years. Cheers Bill Australia [/QUOTE]
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