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    Show off your rig thread

    I might be a bit late but anyway. .338 Lapua AI 32" Lilja 10 twist barrel 10"BAT single shot action 2oz Jewell BR trigger Shehane tracker II Stock Nightforce 12x42x56 NXS
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    Another Extractor question?

    If you have a have one of the newer remington actions then you likely have a snap in extractor that can easily be changed back at camp. some small needle nose pliars, a small flat blade screwdriver and a q-tip to clean out bolt before new extractor is put into place. I know this first...
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    338 Lapua Zero Help

    I have to agree with Bravo 4. If you are forced to use a magazine then you may not be able to seat the bullet close enough to the riflings for optimal accuracy. My 338 Lapua AI would only group about 1 inch with the bullets anywhere from touching the riflings to .006 away. Finnally (after...
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    .338 Lapua loads

    Regarding the 250gn SMK I used 86grains of 7828 but am unsure of velocity. This Load shot very well in my rifle (AI Version). Would have continued to use this load but planned to use 300SMK. Hope this helps
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    Lapua Brass question

    I agree.....great brass. I have 100 in 338 Lapua AI. Everything within specs for me. I cleaned flash holes and found this to be unnessicary as well as any primer pocket work
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    338 lapua vs 338rum vs 300win mag vs 308

    Without handloading you are talking some serious money in order to shoot both the 338 Lapua and 338 Ultra....factory rounds are pretty pricey for both. Might be worth thinking about. All of the cases you mentioned can be very accurate but I agree that more specifics needed....about what you...
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    angled rail questions

    Thanks for the helpful info. Looks like if I go with a 20moa base then I will be at or near the bottom of verticle adjustment....any problem with this optically?
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    angled rail questions

    I am currently zerod a 100yrds with approx 25moa of verticle adjustment left. 12x42 only has 45moa adjustment.
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    angled rail questions

    I have got a few questions about replacing my standard taper rail with a 20moa rail. My problem: I recently built what i am hoping is a good medium to long range rifle. I started with a BAT 10inch action and 32inch lilja barrel. Rifle is chambered in 338 Lapua Imp. 40deg. I am shooting...
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