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300 RUM to 338 Lapua Mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 715667" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>Recoil is more stout than the 300 RUM, especially with the 300 gr. bullets, but still very managable with a good brake. </p><p> </p><p>You may run into some problems when rebarreling from the 300 RUM to the 338 Lapua. The Lapua requires a larger bolt face than either the 338 RUM or the 338 Edge. Many gunsmiths feel it leaves the rim too thin, creating some potential safety/liability issues. If you are set on one of the big 338's, then my first choice given your current setup would be the Edge or the RUM. All three of the big 338's mentioned above perform well, with litlle appreciable difference in ballistics. (Yes, there is some difference - bit not worth arguing about). Let us know what you decide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 715667, member: 4809"] Recoil is more stout than the 300 RUM, especially with the 300 gr. bullets, but still very managable with a good brake. You may run into some problems when rebarreling from the 300 RUM to the 338 Lapua. The Lapua requires a larger bolt face than either the 338 RUM or the 338 Edge. Many gunsmiths feel it leaves the rim too thin, creating some potential safety/liability issues. If you are set on one of the big 338's, then my first choice given your current setup would be the Edge or the RUM. All three of the big 338's mentioned above perform well, with litlle appreciable difference in ballistics. (Yes, there is some difference - bit not worth arguing about). Let us know what you decide. [/QUOTE]
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