Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
338 (norma) build question
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="jrock" data-source="post: 1908028" data-attributes="member: 78569"><p>I'd like to weight in on this since I love my 338 NM. </p><p>Gun with scope weights in at 12 lbs. It has a 4 port brake and is a dream to shoot. I feel it could be close to 10 lbs and still be comfortable to shoot. I would never shoot it without a recoil reduction muzzle device. I'm not one for self inflicted punishment.</p><p></p><p>Action wise, PT&G makes a Lapua bolt face for Rem 700s and Savages. Pretty easy swap there. You can do a build with a custom action for <$3k, depending on the features you want. I don't know how Cody got his #5 barrel fluted as Krieger and Bartlein will not flute those barrels in 338 calibers and SST. Do your homework and call around before choosing a barrel. </p><p></p><p>If I was going to pick a gun based on factory 338 ammo, I'd go with the cheapest route. I think the 338 RUM would be the best option. I'ts not much different than the NM and you might find ammo locally. 338 ammo is expensive to shoot, even when you reload. I wouldn't own a 338 without reloading. Going with a RUM will also maintain the standard magnum bolt face. </p><p></p><p>In shorter barrels, the 338 Lapua and NM are splitting hairs. My personal preference is 26" for any magnum cartridge as speed is part of the reason people choose magnums.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrock, post: 1908028, member: 78569"] I'd like to weight in on this since I love my 338 NM. Gun with scope weights in at 12 lbs. It has a 4 port brake and is a dream to shoot. I feel it could be close to 10 lbs and still be comfortable to shoot. I would never shoot it without a recoil reduction muzzle device. I'm not one for self inflicted punishment. Action wise, PT&G makes a Lapua bolt face for Rem 700s and Savages. Pretty easy swap there. You can do a build with a custom action for <$3k, depending on the features you want. I don't know how Cody got his #5 barrel fluted as Krieger and Bartlein will not flute those barrels in 338 calibers and SST. Do your homework and call around before choosing a barrel. If I was going to pick a gun based on factory 338 ammo, I'd go with the cheapest route. I think the 338 RUM would be the best option. I'ts not much different than the NM and you might find ammo locally. 338 ammo is expensive to shoot, even when you reload. I wouldn't own a 338 without reloading. Going with a RUM will also maintain the standard magnum bolt face. In shorter barrels, the 338 Lapua and NM are splitting hairs. My personal preference is 26" for any magnum cartridge as speed is part of the reason people choose magnums. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
338 (norma) build question
Top