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.338 lapua model 700 build?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dano1" data-source="post: 256533" data-attributes="member: 14209"><p>I agree that the 700 Action is a good action to use for either the .338 Lapua or .338 Edge. I would personally lean towards the Edge.</p><p> </p><p>The Lapua is certainly an accurate cartridge, but from my standpoint, when doing a build, I look at all of the modifications needed to do make the action work.</p><p> </p><p>I'm actually in a very similar situation, where, I have difinative plans to build a Long range .338 caliber rifle. This will be build #3 in a year or two, I'm in the middle of #2 right now.</p><p> </p><p>Mine is a Remington 700 BDL Sendero (1st Generation) in a 7mm Remington Magnum. So I'm essentially in your shoes, except for the detachable magazine.</p><p> </p><p>In your shoes, I don't think that the .338 Edge will fit in the factory detachable magazine. The 700 actions for the Ultra Mags and the .375 H&H "Family" of cartridges are opened up more than the .30-06 and "Shorter Magnums" (not WSMs). This is for the cartridge diameter and also for the OAL of the loaded cartridge. and the magazine is definately longer as well, but not by much. ( I've compared them) So there would have to be some machine work done to the bottom of the action and feed ramp & Lips to allow for proper feeding for both Cartridges to some extent.</p><p> </p><p>Then there is the bolt face which would not have to be opened up for the edge, but opened up for the Lapua and a Sako style extractor installed (certainly a superior design to the standard Remington extractor), even Remington on their M24A3 .338 Lapua has a external extractor. (Thanks to jwp for pointing that out.)</p><p> </p><p>From my point of view, the .338 edge is a better choice for cost reasons. I simply cannot afford the extra cost of the Sako extractor as well as the milling of the bottom of the action. And yes Lapua and Norma Brass is certainly better than Remington Brass, however at twice the cost, I can't afford the more expensive stuff. </p><p> </p><p>I'm more ecconomically minded, each build I've done has taken me about 2 years of saving to put them together and I still want to be able to shoot them when their built. I personally would like to have one of each, however I regress..... I may actually sell the 7mm mag Sendero and purchase a 700 Sendero in a .300 Ultra to avoid the milling of the action all together.</p><p> </p><p>I looks like you hve a tough decision to make. Good Luck!</p><p> </p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dano1, post: 256533, member: 14209"] I agree that the 700 Action is a good action to use for either the .338 Lapua or .338 Edge. I would personally lean towards the Edge. The Lapua is certainly an accurate cartridge, but from my standpoint, when doing a build, I look at all of the modifications needed to do make the action work. I'm actually in a very similar situation, where, I have difinative plans to build a Long range .338 caliber rifle. This will be build #3 in a year or two, I'm in the middle of #2 right now. Mine is a Remington 700 BDL Sendero (1st Generation) in a 7mm Remington Magnum. So I'm essentially in your shoes, except for the detachable magazine. In your shoes, I don't think that the .338 Edge will fit in the factory detachable magazine. The 700 actions for the Ultra Mags and the .375 H&H "Family" of cartridges are opened up more than the .30-06 and "Shorter Magnums" (not WSMs). This is for the cartridge diameter and also for the OAL of the loaded cartridge. and the magazine is definately longer as well, but not by much. ( I've compared them) So there would have to be some machine work done to the bottom of the action and feed ramp & Lips to allow for proper feeding for both Cartridges to some extent. Then there is the bolt face which would not have to be opened up for the edge, but opened up for the Lapua and a Sako style extractor installed (certainly a superior design to the standard Remington extractor), even Remington on their M24A3 .338 Lapua has a external extractor. (Thanks to jwp for pointing that out.) From my point of view, the .338 edge is a better choice for cost reasons. I simply cannot afford the extra cost of the Sako extractor as well as the milling of the bottom of the action. And yes Lapua and Norma Brass is certainly better than Remington Brass, however at twice the cost, I can't afford the more expensive stuff. I'm more ecconomically minded, each build I've done has taken me about 2 years of saving to put them together and I still want to be able to shoot them when their built. I personally would like to have one of each, however I regress..... I may actually sell the 7mm mag Sendero and purchase a 700 Sendero in a .300 Ultra to avoid the milling of the action all together. I looks like you hve a tough decision to make. Good Luck! Dan [/QUOTE]
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