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<blockquote data-quote="D.ID" data-source="post: 668898" data-attributes="member: 14340"><p>I have a savage 338 edge built on a long action with accutrigger. It is my favorite rifle. I would continue with your plan. I do not like pencil barrels anymore. They are capable but the light weights are harder to shoot well. That being said, If I were you: Order your 338 barrel, buy a Rifle basics trigger. A savage barrel nut wrench and a action wrench. Ross Schuler makes an awesome and inexpensive brake that tames the 338 edge with 300 grain slugs down to nothing. Get a good stock Properly adjusted to fit you (I like the choate tactical @ about $200) Sharp shooter supply makes a single shot sled that will fit up inside the bottom of your stevens and give a beautifull and forgiving single shot load ramp. If you try to contact them the best way is to e-mail them and tell them your phone number and what you want and Amy will call you. (they are hard to get on the phone) Do NOT skimp on your scope rings (think overkill). Put a reliable scope on it (I use the old bushnell elite 4200T 6-24x50) with a one peice 20moa base. You will not regret going up to the 338 if you can afford to shoot it. My rifle is bargain basement compared to what most of these guys shoot but that set up in this caliber makes me and my targets look like a pro. I will warn you If you end up with a set up like mine, You Will be limited to 14-1500 yards in scope adjustment. if you have a more versatile scope, then vary soon: your only limits will be the reach of your range finder. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D.ID, post: 668898, member: 14340"] I have a savage 338 edge built on a long action with accutrigger. It is my favorite rifle. I would continue with your plan. I do not like pencil barrels anymore. They are capable but the light weights are harder to shoot well. That being said, If I were you: Order your 338 barrel, buy a Rifle basics trigger. A savage barrel nut wrench and a action wrench. Ross Schuler makes an awesome and inexpensive brake that tames the 338 edge with 300 grain slugs down to nothing. Get a good stock Properly adjusted to fit you (I like the choate tactical @ about $200) Sharp shooter supply makes a single shot sled that will fit up inside the bottom of your stevens and give a beautifull and forgiving single shot load ramp. If you try to contact them the best way is to e-mail them and tell them your phone number and what you want and Amy will call you. (they are hard to get on the phone) Do NOT skimp on your scope rings (think overkill). Put a reliable scope on it (I use the old bushnell elite 4200T 6-24x50) with a one peice 20moa base. You will not regret going up to the 338 if you can afford to shoot it. My rifle is bargain basement compared to what most of these guys shoot but that set up in this caliber makes me and my targets look like a pro. I will warn you If you end up with a set up like mine, You Will be limited to 14-1500 yards in scope adjustment. if you have a more versatile scope, then vary soon: your only limits will be the reach of your range finder. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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