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338 edge or lapua ?
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<blockquote data-quote="wwbrown" data-source="post: 1030736" data-attributes="member: 31392"><p>I understand the bolt diameter on the defiance is larger and this helps handle the thrust caused by the larger case head and will definitely help with lug set back. The safety issue raised by many, including Dan Lilja, is the tenon diameter of the 700 and the defiance rebel has the same tenon diameter and thread diameter and pitch so they have the same structural capabilities. If there is a problem putting a 338 Lapua on a 700 due to the tenon diameter the same is true for the Rebel.</p><p></p><p>If I were to build another 338 Lapua or Norma I would use a Stiller Tac338, then I get an action sized for the cartridge. Granted Glen does have the finest primary extraction of any action but I would still have the mini-16 extractor for positive extraction. Yes this choice makes stock fitting a more of a chore since most will be inletted for the 700, but the rebel needs some alteration on the inletting due to the extended tenon.</p><p></p><p>Maye the tenon is not a problem, but given the choice I would choose a larger tenon as it is available in a quality action.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents and I will sign off,</p><p>wade</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wwbrown, post: 1030736, member: 31392"] I understand the bolt diameter on the defiance is larger and this helps handle the thrust caused by the larger case head and will definitely help with lug set back. The safety issue raised by many, including Dan Lilja, is the tenon diameter of the 700 and the defiance rebel has the same tenon diameter and thread diameter and pitch so they have the same structural capabilities. If there is a problem putting a 338 Lapua on a 700 due to the tenon diameter the same is true for the Rebel. If I were to build another 338 Lapua or Norma I would use a Stiller Tac338, then I get an action sized for the cartridge. Granted Glen does have the finest primary extraction of any action but I would still have the mini-16 extractor for positive extraction. Yes this choice makes stock fitting a more of a chore since most will be inletted for the 700, but the rebel needs some alteration on the inletting due to the extended tenon. Maye the tenon is not a problem, but given the choice I would choose a larger tenon as it is available in a quality action. Just my 2 cents and I will sign off, wade [/QUOTE]
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