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Can't decide. 338 Lapua or 338 Edge
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 321516" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>Ballistically they are the same. All being equal of course. The LM is shorter than the Edge yet larger in diameter. Brass is better on the LM than the Edge.</p><p></p><p>IMHO, the Edge is where it is at. There is an inherent sweet spot associated with the Edge. There are too many users out there getting the same results (myself included) with the same load within 1-3 grains AND single digit extreme spreads and phenominal accuracy. Anywhere between 90-93 grains of H1000 under the 300 SMK and you're in buisness. There seems to be a caliber specific sweet spot there. It is super easy to tune and is not sensitive to temp changes, seating depth changes and the like. There just isnt much need to work up a load for it. Sure start low and see where the velocity falls and adjust accordingly but you dont have to try different powders and bullets. This saves much barrel life on a caliber that is somewhat short to begin with. Cheaper brass or not, the ES says it all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 321516, member: 1007"] Ballistically they are the same. All being equal of course. The LM is shorter than the Edge yet larger in diameter. Brass is better on the LM than the Edge. IMHO, the Edge is where it is at. There is an inherent sweet spot associated with the Edge. There are too many users out there getting the same results (myself included) with the same load within 1-3 grains AND single digit extreme spreads and phenominal accuracy. Anywhere between 90-93 grains of H1000 under the 300 SMK and you're in buisness. There seems to be a caliber specific sweet spot there. It is super easy to tune and is not sensitive to temp changes, seating depth changes and the like. There just isnt much need to work up a load for it. Sure start low and see where the velocity falls and adjust accordingly but you dont have to try different powders and bullets. This saves much barrel life on a caliber that is somewhat short to begin with. Cheaper brass or not, the ES says it all. [/QUOTE]
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