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338 RUM or 338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="B23" data-source="post: 283380" data-attributes="member: 13222"><p>I'm sure you already know this, but just in case you don't, the 338RUM and 338Lapua use a different bolt face so it would be a bit more involved.</p><p> </p><p>Initial cost for the 338LM would be higher. If you're mostly using factory ammo the 338RUM will more than likely have better availability and cost less. If you're a reloader the Lapua brass will cost atleast double but in my opinion, especially compared to what is available for the RUM, it is worth every penny. The Lapua brass is better in pretty much every way. More consistent and has a reloading life 2nd to none. The Lap. brass can be pushed harder longer where as the Rum brass, well not so much.</p><p> </p><p>If you're wanting to use a factory off the shelf rifle and cost is any kind of factor at all I would be shocked if most wouldn't steer you toward the RUM. If you're building a custom the actions for both will pretty much cost the same. If doing a custom is a option there will be alot more to consider.</p><p> </p><p>They both shoot very well so there is no clear winner there.</p><p> </p><p>If cost is ANY factor at all I think the clear winner would be the 338RUM. If not, do LOTS of research and make your choice from there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B23, post: 283380, member: 13222"] I'm sure you already know this, but just in case you don't, the 338RUM and 338Lapua use a different bolt face so it would be a bit more involved. Initial cost for the 338LM would be higher. If you're mostly using factory ammo the 338RUM will more than likely have better availability and cost less. If you're a reloader the Lapua brass will cost atleast double but in my opinion, especially compared to what is available for the RUM, it is worth every penny. The Lapua brass is better in pretty much every way. More consistent and has a reloading life 2nd to none. The Lap. brass can be pushed harder longer where as the Rum brass, well not so much. If you're wanting to use a factory off the shelf rifle and cost is any kind of factor at all I would be shocked if most wouldn't steer you toward the RUM. If you're building a custom the actions for both will pretty much cost the same. If doing a custom is a option there will be alot more to consider. They both shoot very well so there is no clear winner there. If cost is ANY factor at all I think the clear winner would be the 338RUM. If not, do LOTS of research and make your choice from there. [/QUOTE]
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