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338 RUM or 338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="BountyHunter" data-source="post: 283381" data-attributes="member: 12"><p>there is a marked difference in quality of Rem brass and lapua brass (and cost) One costs .40 and the other runs close to $2. One lasts 4-5 firings and the other can last up to 50 reloadings or more if you anneal.</p><p> </p><p>Huge controversy on converting Rem 700s to the Lapua. Many gunsmiths will not convert due to safety concerns, yet Rem just made some in Lapua. So you decide what is safe and smart there. </p><p></p><p>BIG IF I did it, I would not bother trying to convert the rem bolt, I would sell it and buy a Pacific Tool and Guage bolt from Dave Kiff already opened up AND most importantly with the extractor placed where most feel it is safer and more reliable. Cost for PTG bolt and handle fluted is under $200 and you can sell your old bolt. You cannot convert your existing bolt for anywhere close to that. So IMO that is an extremely smart and cost saving step.</p><p> </p><p>Many would recommend rechambering the 338 RUM to the 338 Edge by Shawn Carlock. The Edge seems to be the go to caliber if you are not building a 338 lapua. he can also do the bedding and action work at that time. </p><p></p><p>BH</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BountyHunter, post: 283381, member: 12"] there is a marked difference in quality of Rem brass and lapua brass (and cost) One costs .40 and the other runs close to $2. One lasts 4-5 firings and the other can last up to 50 reloadings or more if you anneal. Huge controversy on converting Rem 700s to the Lapua. Many gunsmiths will not convert due to safety concerns, yet Rem just made some in Lapua. So you decide what is safe and smart there. BIG IF I did it, I would not bother trying to convert the rem bolt, I would sell it and buy a Pacific Tool and Guage bolt from Dave Kiff already opened up AND most importantly with the extractor placed where most feel it is safer and more reliable. Cost for PTG bolt and handle fluted is under $200 and you can sell your old bolt. You cannot convert your existing bolt for anywhere close to that. So IMO that is an extremely smart and cost saving step. Many would recommend rechambering the 338 RUM to the 338 Edge by Shawn Carlock. The Edge seems to be the go to caliber if you are not building a 338 lapua. he can also do the bedding and action work at that time. BH [/QUOTE]
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