I have a 7mmRem Mag Savage that I want to swap barrels with. I have a gap in my caliber collection now around the 338 dia region that I have the bug to fill. I think I may look into the following
338 fed - I think this is too small for my wishes
338-06 - I think this is to similar to my other guns
338win - my initial choice, but is it sexy enough, largest choice without a brake though
338-375ruger - probably too wild of a cat for me
338 dakota - I like this OAL, bolt head differences
340 weatherby - not a personal desire for me
338 rum - this one is starting to sound good,
338 edge - Since Im starting from scratch with a barrel, is this one worth the effort
338 lapua - cost
338-378 - even more cost
I would probably go with a shilen barrel, working with the 7mmRem Mag bolt head is a plus, and functioning thru the mag is a plus but not a show stopper since this will be a paper punching toy, not a hunting tool for the bear infested mountains.
338 fed - I think this is too small for my wishes
338-06 - I think this is to similar to my other guns
338win - my initial choice, but is it sexy enough, largest choice without a brake though
338-375ruger - probably too wild of a cat for me
338 dakota - I like this OAL, bolt head differences
340 weatherby - not a personal desire for me
338 rum - this one is starting to sound good,
338 edge - Since Im starting from scratch with a barrel, is this one worth the effort
338 lapua - cost
338-378 - even more cost
I would probably go with a shilen barrel, working with the 7mmRem Mag bolt head is a plus, and functioning thru the mag is a plus but not a show stopper since this will be a paper punching toy, not a hunting tool for the bear infested mountains.