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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1101871" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>The larger norma and lapua case does require a larger/heavier action. Do guys build very accurate Lapuas/Normas on standard Rem 700 sized actions? yes. But sound engineering stress analysis says that it's not a good idea. Jim Borden has a nice article laying out the details on the links page of his website titled 338 RUM vs 338 Lapua. Check it out. </p><p></p><p>I also agree that the money you spend up front is worth it. I don't even want to add up the cost of all the bullets and powder and overall time I've spent trying to get a lesser built rifle to shoot right. The way that Pyrdoducksx3 talks about Rbros is exactly how I feel about Jim Borden. I think both of them are very close in price for a complete rifle.</p><p></p><p>Regarding my #4 contour barrel, I almost went with a fluted #4, but decided to save the money... so my only regret might be not going light enough. Jim Borden said he would comfortably go down to a #3 contour and still hold sub 1/2 moa accuracy. But doing it over I would not change a thing. Go over and check out defensiveedge.net. It's shawn carlocks sight where he sells the canyon rifle. Compare the specs of the various custom rifle packages he offers, particularly the Canyon Rifle, the Lightweight Long Range and the Long Range Stalker. Just interesting to see the barrel contours he chooses for those rifles, how much they weigh, and his intended uses for those rifles. My rifle is basically his Long Range Stalker based on size and weight.</p><p></p><p>For reference compared to Pyroducks Lapua Improved, my accurate 300 Accubond load comes in right at 2780 fps, but I was able to push up to about 2850 before I saw pressure signs. So he'll be starting off his 300 Berger at 200-225 fps more than me. Glad he posted that up to show two ends in how you can build these big 338's.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1101871, member: 33822"] The larger norma and lapua case does require a larger/heavier action. Do guys build very accurate Lapuas/Normas on standard Rem 700 sized actions? yes. But sound engineering stress analysis says that it's not a good idea. Jim Borden has a nice article laying out the details on the links page of his website titled 338 RUM vs 338 Lapua. Check it out. I also agree that the money you spend up front is worth it. I don't even want to add up the cost of all the bullets and powder and overall time I've spent trying to get a lesser built rifle to shoot right. The way that Pyrdoducksx3 talks about Rbros is exactly how I feel about Jim Borden. I think both of them are very close in price for a complete rifle. Regarding my #4 contour barrel, I almost went with a fluted #4, but decided to save the money... so my only regret might be not going light enough. Jim Borden said he would comfortably go down to a #3 contour and still hold sub 1/2 moa accuracy. But doing it over I would not change a thing. Go over and check out defensiveedge.net. It's shawn carlocks sight where he sells the canyon rifle. Compare the specs of the various custom rifle packages he offers, particularly the Canyon Rifle, the Lightweight Long Range and the Long Range Stalker. Just interesting to see the barrel contours he chooses for those rifles, how much they weigh, and his intended uses for those rifles. My rifle is basically his Long Range Stalker based on size and weight. For reference compared to Pyroducks Lapua Improved, my accurate 300 Accubond load comes in right at 2780 fps, but I was able to push up to about 2850 before I saw pressure signs. So he'll be starting off his 300 Berger at 200-225 fps more than me. Glad he posted that up to show two ends in how you can build these big 338's. [/QUOTE]
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