Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
338 winmag or Lapua?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Northman" data-source="post: 140039" data-attributes="member: 4274"><p>IF you were to build a rifle, a 1200yard capable rifle, would you either go with the 338 win mag, or the 338 Lapua?</p><p></p><p>Considering:</p><p>338 winmag 26" barrel</p><p>225 accubond ~ 2900fps</p><p>250 smk ~ 2800fps</p><p></p><p>338 Lapua 26" barrel</p><p>225 accubond ~ 3200fps(?)</p><p>250 smk ~ 3000fps</p><p></p><p>One thing I see here, is the Lapua, it does have superior brass, and ballistics, it still is limited by barrel life. The 338winmag, burning 30 grains less powder, should give it considerably longer life. Am I wrong thinking 4000 rounds? Thats more then 2 barrel changes on the bigger 338 Lapua. Wich will save you $600..?</p><p></p><p>You will have 10" less wind drift at 1200 yards with the Lapua, compard to the win mag.</p><p></p><p>My only grudge against the 338 bore, is lack of cheap plinking ammunition. $1 per round is expensive when you shoot alot!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Northman, post: 140039, member: 4274"] IF you were to build a rifle, a 1200yard capable rifle, would you either go with the 338 win mag, or the 338 Lapua? Considering: 338 winmag 26" barrel 225 accubond ~ 2900fps 250 smk ~ 2800fps 338 Lapua 26" barrel 225 accubond ~ 3200fps(?) 250 smk ~ 3000fps One thing I see here, is the Lapua, it does have superior brass, and ballistics, it still is limited by barrel life. The 338winmag, burning 30 grains less powder, should give it considerably longer life. Am I wrong thinking 4000 rounds? Thats more then 2 barrel changes on the bigger 338 Lapua. Wich will save you $600..? You will have 10" less wind drift at 1200 yards with the Lapua, compard to the win mag. My only grudge against the 338 bore, is lack of cheap plinking ammunition. $1 per round is expensive when you shoot alot! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
338 winmag or Lapua?
Top