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375 cheytac VS 338 lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="royinidaho" data-source="post: 1045570" data-attributes="member: 2011"><p>I agree with Joel's comment.</p><p></p><p>But to compare the two cartridges is pretty much like comparing apples and zucchini.</p><p></p><p>The Chey takes bigger bolt face and much larger action, though a Lapua could be built on the larger action.</p><p></p><p>The difference between a 338 CT Imp and a 357 CT improved is nothing but a 50 grain heavier bullet. If one is limited to SMKs.</p><p></p><p>I had a 338 RUM that I did everything your customer wants to do. The Lapua is better simply because of the brass. Well worth using that cartridge.</p><p></p><p>I shoot a 375 Allen Magnum with is nothing more than a 375 CT improved. It's also pretty much identical to the 375 SnipeTac.</p><p></p><p>Brass is another iffy thing. So far, I've learned, selection is Jamison, Bertram and CT. </p><p></p><p>The brass I have is Jamison but built for a slightly different reamer than that used for the chamber as it was explained to me. Which I don't have the slightest idea of what the smith was talking about.</p><p></p><p>Some of the necks are a little thick which causes pressure problems, loose primer pockets and extractor mark with max load. Max load I 142.5 Retumbo and 350 SMK.</p><p></p><p>I'd say the only reason for a 375 CT would be to show off/ ego trip/bragging rights and a helluva grin when a 5 gallon bucket sized rock explodes at 1K or better. </p><p></p><p>Other than that compared to a 338 Lapua it's pretty much a waste of time.</p><p></p><p>Just my tho'ts.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="royinidaho, post: 1045570, member: 2011"] I agree with Joel's comment. But to compare the two cartridges is pretty much like comparing apples and zucchini. The Chey takes bigger bolt face and much larger action, though a Lapua could be built on the larger action. The difference between a 338 CT Imp and a 357 CT improved is nothing but a 50 grain heavier bullet. If one is limited to SMKs. I had a 338 RUM that I did everything your customer wants to do. The Lapua is better simply because of the brass. Well worth using that cartridge. I shoot a 375 Allen Magnum with is nothing more than a 375 CT improved. It's also pretty much identical to the 375 SnipeTac. Brass is another iffy thing. So far, I've learned, selection is Jamison, Bertram and CT. The brass I have is Jamison but built for a slightly different reamer than that used for the chamber as it was explained to me. Which I don't have the slightest idea of what the smith was talking about. Some of the necks are a little thick which causes pressure problems, loose primer pockets and extractor mark with max load. Max load I 142.5 Retumbo and 350 SMK. I'd say the only reason for a 375 CT would be to show off/ ego trip/bragging rights and a helluva grin when a 5 gallon bucket sized rock explodes at 1K or better. Other than that compared to a 338 Lapua it's pretty much a waste of time. Just my tho'ts..... [/QUOTE]
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