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Why do so many people not like the 338 Lapua?
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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1055840" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>For a rifle where weight is not a factor, I think the Lapua is a great round. The only argument I have against the Lapua is the large case head. Stress analysis proves that it needs a larger action than a Rem700, where the bolt nose gets too thin. I have nothing against the larger actions except they weigh more, so for my long range hunting rifle, where weight is a factor, I chose the 338 RUM to keep the weight down. </p><p></p><p>I also don't think a big 338 is overkill. The high BC bullets drift the least in wind, so I'm more likely to hit where I'm aiming than any other cartridge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1055840, member: 33822"] For a rifle where weight is not a factor, I think the Lapua is a great round. The only argument I have against the Lapua is the large case head. Stress analysis proves that it needs a larger action than a Rem700, where the bolt nose gets too thin. I have nothing against the larger actions except they weigh more, so for my long range hunting rifle, where weight is a factor, I chose the 338 RUM to keep the weight down. I also don't think a big 338 is overkill. The high BC bullets drift the least in wind, so I'm more likely to hit where I'm aiming than any other cartridge. [/QUOTE]
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