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338 Edge vs 338 Lapua ??
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1083966" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>+1</p><p>What Bill said.</p><p></p><p>If cost is not an issue, I would go with a 338 Lapua improved. But in my opinion a larger action</p><p>is needed (It doesn't have to be but with the increase in bolt loading because of the larger case head) I just think it works better because of the larger bolt and face. I use Mark 5 Weatherby actions for any case head larger than a Magnum bolt face for this reason.</p><p></p><p>If cost is an issue then the 338 edge or even the 338 Edge improved would be a good option. </p><p></p><p>Performance is the same if you stay with SAMME pressures, the Lapua can be more if loaded hotter</p><p>because the brass can take it (If that is your thing) even though I don't recommend overloads.</p><p></p><p>The 338 Edge improved will work in most modern magnum long actions like the Remington, </p><p>Winchester, Sako, Browning ,ETC.</p><p></p><p>There are good arguments for both cartridges so it just comes down to what you want. (Both will fill your needs.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1083966, member: 2736"] +1 What Bill said. If cost is not an issue, I would go with a 338 Lapua improved. But in my opinion a larger action is needed (It doesn't have to be but with the increase in bolt loading because of the larger case head) I just think it works better because of the larger bolt and face. I use Mark 5 Weatherby actions for any case head larger than a Magnum bolt face for this reason. If cost is an issue then the 338 edge or even the 338 Edge improved would be a good option. Performance is the same if you stay with SAMME pressures, the Lapua can be more if loaded hotter because the brass can take it (If that is your thing) even though I don't recommend overloads. The 338 Edge improved will work in most modern magnum long actions like the Remington, Winchester, Sako, Browning ,ETC. There are good arguments for both cartridges so it just comes down to what you want. (Both will fill your needs. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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