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338 RUM or 338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="gelhard" data-source="post: 283361" data-attributes="member: 17064"><p>I am looking at a buying or building a rifle in .338 caliber (I love the BC of some of the bullets in this caliber) and would like to know if there is a big difference between the 338 RUM and the 338 Lapua. Wen looking at the specks in the loading magazines the case capacity and shoulder angle are very close (at least from what I see) I've been told that 338 RUM brass doesn't hold up like the 338 Lapua (If it be Lapua brass or any other brand) I can't really see why that would be. The design of each cartridge is using the non belted design and the angle of the shoulder seams to be good on both at least from my past experience of cases that don't stand up to multiple reloads . If all other things are equal I don't see that much difference in the 2 rnds. The one big thing for me is that you can do a 338 RUM a lot cheaper than a 338 Lapua <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />. I must also ad that I shoot from the South side so actions are also a price factor in this build. I do have the chance on buying a left handed Remington 700 BDL in 338 RUM at a very attractive price (I deal with a person that has access to a place that is clearing there inventory of left handed Remington's in there heavy calibers) My next question is if I would buy this rifle could the 338 RUM be chamber reamed to 338 Lapua or would I have to rebarrel the gun </p><p>Thanks in advanced for your help and sorry I made this post so long George gun)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gelhard, post: 283361, member: 17064"] I am looking at a buying or building a rifle in .338 caliber (I love the BC of some of the bullets in this caliber) and would like to know if there is a big difference between the 338 RUM and the 338 Lapua. Wen looking at the specks in the loading magazines the case capacity and shoulder angle are very close (at least from what I see) I've been told that 338 RUM brass doesn't hold up like the 338 Lapua (If it be Lapua brass or any other brand) I can't really see why that would be. The design of each cartridge is using the non belted design and the angle of the shoulder seams to be good on both at least from my past experience of cases that don't stand up to multiple reloads . If all other things are equal I don't see that much difference in the 2 rnds. The one big thing for me is that you can do a 338 RUM a lot cheaper than a 338 Lapua :rolleyes:. I must also ad that I shoot from the South side so actions are also a price factor in this build. I do have the chance on buying a left handed Remington 700 BDL in 338 RUM at a very attractive price (I deal with a person that has access to a place that is clearing there inventory of left handed Remington's in there heavy calibers) My next question is if I would buy this rifle could the 338 RUM be chamber reamed to 338 Lapua or would I have to rebarrel the gun Thanks in advanced for your help and sorry I made this post so long George gun) [/QUOTE]
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