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338 Cal, What Chamber to use?
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<blockquote data-quote="Guest" data-source="post: 8088"><p>Jeff, I like the 338 Lapua myself. I finally got my M-18 action from Prairie Gun Works. They really do great work. My gunsmith should have the rifle finished before New Years.</p><p></p><p>I just want to comment on your bullet selection. I used the barnes on my last hunt with my 7STW. They do drop the animals in their tracks, but the groups were far from good. I passed up a 330 yard shot (like you said - a chipshot!) on a beautiful antelope because the groups are so inconsistent. One day they group 1" @ 100yards, then 4" fliers. I now use 156 Cauterucios with my 7STW and they shoot about 1/2". Good enough for my needs with that rifle.</p><p></p><p>With the 338 Lapua I'm debating between the 225 nosler accubond and the 300 SMK. I only shoot out to 500 Yards so the AB's will do it for me. But that Lapua is such an accurate round I may opt for the 300SMK so I can get those 1/4" groups. I know with that kind of accuracy I'll be extending my 500 yard limit soon enough and I'm a 1 Load/1 Gun type guy.</p><p></p><p>So, my point to you is....</p><p>If you do go with an accurate caliber like the 338 Lapua, why lose it with the barnes X? </p><p></p><p>I'll add this, if Bob cauterucio made a 338 VLD, decision time would be over for me!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guest, post: 8088"] Jeff, I like the 338 Lapua myself. I finally got my M-18 action from Prairie Gun Works. They really do great work. My gunsmith should have the rifle finished before New Years. I just want to comment on your bullet selection. I used the barnes on my last hunt with my 7STW. They do drop the animals in their tracks, but the groups were far from good. I passed up a 330 yard shot (like you said - a chipshot!) on a beautiful antelope because the groups are so inconsistent. One day they group 1" @ 100yards, then 4" fliers. I now use 156 Cauterucios with my 7STW and they shoot about 1/2". Good enough for my needs with that rifle. With the 338 Lapua I'm debating between the 225 nosler accubond and the 300 SMK. I only shoot out to 500 Yards so the AB's will do it for me. But that Lapua is such an accurate round I may opt for the 300SMK so I can get those 1/4" groups. I know with that kind of accuracy I'll be extending my 500 yard limit soon enough and I'm a 1 Load/1 Gun type guy. So, my point to you is.... If you do go with an accurate caliber like the 338 Lapua, why lose it with the barnes X? I'll add this, if Bob cauterucio made a 338 VLD, decision time would be over for me! [/QUOTE]
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