Conundrum

[mcharger440]

Ok guys I'm having a really hard time deciding on my next rifle build I shot a weatherby mk v action and want to use it or an xbolt for the short throw I like a heavy gun so weight is at the bottom of the list (carried a 338 lapua weighing 17.1lbs elk hunting) I want ultra long-range ability not that I would ever take an animal at a ridiculous distance but every little bit helps I am absolutely not recoil sensitive and I'm just trying to decide on the cartridge to go with I reload for everything so I'm definitely not afraid of a wildcat but I don't want to go 408 cheytac because of the expense I don't want to take out a second mortgage every time I go shooting I know this question has been asked to death but if you guys have any opinions I'd like to hear and thanks again

 

[calling4life]

why are you wanting factory actions? Badger, defiance, stiller etc...

maybe it's time to look at a modular system, AI, DTA... 338 one minute, 308 the next.

Anyways, good luck, I'm happy to see another fellow not afraid to build a stout rig.

 

[mcharger440]

I guess I'm a collector of sorts I want this one then that one then something in between then we all know where that leads...now there is something in between each of them... It's a never ending cycle but I don't have anything between the 300 wby and 50 bmg so that's the niche I'm looking to fill as far as the actions go I just really liked the short throw of those two listed in open to other things in really contemplating something in the 378wby range using a Lehigh 330gr bullet you know long ranging a big bore...

 

[4xforfun]

You are not recoil sensitive, but, you are scared as hell of punctuation! Worlds longest run-on sentence. Throw a period in there once in a while so guys like me who move my lips when I read can take a breath.

OK..... as far as your question....some sort of an improved 338 Lapua built on a full on custom action. LOVE MY BAT's!!

You want to be a collector...try collecting BAT's and Stiller's and Surgeon's .....oh my.

Good luck,
Tod

 

[geo4061]

YES!!! Wish I could.

 

[wbyfireman]

.375 cheytach on a stiller action perhaps??

 

[el matador]

.375s are cool but not many good hunting bullets available. A .338 is what I'd go with. If you want to keep things simple you could build a .338 Lapua on the Mark V action. Dies and brass are everywhere. For a little more velocity you could go Lapua Improved or 338-378. Each of these has it's own little trade-offs for the extra power but they are both good choices for launching 300 grain bullets close to 3000 fps. I have a factory Mark V Accumark in 338-378 and I really like it. Great action, great cartridge. With a decent brake the recoil is very manageable.

 

[Canadian Bushman]

30-338 improved?

 

[4xforfun]

30-338 improved?

30-338 improved what?

30-338 Win improved

30-338 Rum improved

30-338 Lapua improved

 

[el matador]

30-338 improved what?

30-338 Win improved

30-338 Rum improved

30-338 Lapua improved

30-338 Win: Not exactly an ultra long range round.
30-338 RUM: Why? 300 RUM already exists.
30-338 Lapua: Bingo.

A fast 30 cal isn't a terrible idea. I'd opt for the 30-378 over the Lapua though, especially since a Weatherby action is being considered.

 

[Canadian Bushman]

Sorry i wasnt clear.

I meant 30-338 lapua improved.




El matador,

30-378 wtby was gonna be my second recommendation.

 

[el matador]

The 30-338 Lapua improved is definitely an awesome round, and a great suggestion. I guess it mostly depends on how much one likes tinkering with wildcats. Hard to argue against its performance since it's right there with the 30-378. If a 30 cal is being considered they are both good choices. I'm a 338 guy when it comes to elk and I'm very happy with my 338-378. Not quite as economical as a Lapua or RUM but I love the big Wby.