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fastest 338 caliber?Build advice?
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<blockquote data-quote="bajabill" data-source="post: 251288" data-attributes="member: 13827"><p>but the 308 is .5 inches shorter, the edge and rum are less than .1 apart</p><p></p><p>I'm building on a standard length action (7mmRemMag). Mag length is 3.3" so I am going to be using this as a single shot. Then, the next limiting factor is the action opening. I think I can go a little longer than the standard 3.6" for the rums, but not much longer. My guess is that seating a 250 or 300 bullet within this length will leave a lot of bullet in the case, and maybe reducing much of the benefit of the edge over the standard 338rum. And, leaving about a .1 inch more jump to the lands with some bullets.</p><p></p><p>It seems I keep running into limits that will lead me to going with a 338rum. I am not disappointed, as this is probably more than enough practical power for me anyway. Im just turning stones now before I make the call. I like the dakota for the OAL but don't want to deal with the larger bolt head.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bajabill, post: 251288, member: 13827"] but the 308 is .5 inches shorter, the edge and rum are less than .1 apart I'm building on a standard length action (7mmRemMag). Mag length is 3.3" so I am going to be using this as a single shot. Then, the next limiting factor is the action opening. I think I can go a little longer than the standard 3.6" for the rums, but not much longer. My guess is that seating a 250 or 300 bullet within this length will leave a lot of bullet in the case, and maybe reducing much of the benefit of the edge over the standard 338rum. And, leaving about a .1 inch more jump to the lands with some bullets. It seems I keep running into limits that will lead me to going with a 338rum. I am not disappointed, as this is probably more than enough practical power for me anyway. Im just turning stones now before I make the call. I like the dakota for the OAL but don't want to deal with the larger bolt head. [/QUOTE]
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