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Going to build a .338 and have some questions.
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<blockquote data-quote="trueblue" data-source="post: 340022" data-attributes="member: 10654"><p>locotrician,</p><p>I think it is a pretty safe opinion that the 338 Norma/ Lapua can be done on a 700 action, if you go with an aftermarket bolt like PT&G. Having said that, I would look at spending alittle more and go with a custom action to be on the safe side. The EDGE is a great caliber, have owned one and <strong>was</strong> in the process of building another until some health issues came up. As we all know the EDGE does 2830-2850 w/300SMK and a 30" barrel.</p><p>It can easily be done in a 12.5-13.5 rifle with Nightforce scope. But if a 30" barrel is going to be a problem you should seriously concider the 338 Norma.</p><p>I had one built this past August by SSG, but sold it recently. <strong>Dumb move</strong>. It will get you 2730-2750 with the 300gr SMK with Retumbo out of a 26" barrel. It also does not require an extended magbox, as the COAL w/300SMK at the neck/ shoulder junction is 3.55-3.60. Might even have enough magbox length to use the 338 Berger's when they come out.</p><p>What I would do is run the #'s and see what will work best for you and what barrel length is acceptable.</p><p>One thing I will say is that the 338 Norma brass is <strong>unbelievable.</strong> I have 15 reloads on my 30cal version with this brass, and have only thrown away 3 pcs due to slightly loose primer pockets.</p><p>Personally, I would either go with the 338 EDGE and a 30" barrel, or a 338 Norma with a 26" barrel.</p><p>I don't see any advantage the Lapua brings to the table over the 338 Norma.</p><p><strong>In my experience, the 338 brass quality of the Norma is as good if not better than the Lapua</strong>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trueblue, post: 340022, member: 10654"] locotrician, I think it is a pretty safe opinion that the 338 Norma/ Lapua can be done on a 700 action, if you go with an aftermarket bolt like PT&G. Having said that, I would look at spending alittle more and go with a custom action to be on the safe side. The EDGE is a great caliber, have owned one and [B]was[/B] in the process of building another until some health issues came up. As we all know the EDGE does 2830-2850 w/300SMK and a 30" barrel. It can easily be done in a 12.5-13.5 rifle with Nightforce scope. But if a 30" barrel is going to be a problem you should seriously concider the 338 Norma. I had one built this past August by SSG, but sold it recently. [B]Dumb move[/B]. It will get you 2730-2750 with the 300gr SMK with Retumbo out of a 26" barrel. It also does not require an extended magbox, as the COAL w/300SMK at the neck/ shoulder junction is 3.55-3.60. Might even have enough magbox length to use the 338 Berger's when they come out. What I would do is run the #'s and see what will work best for you and what barrel length is acceptable. One thing I will say is that the 338 Norma brass is [B]unbelievable.[/B] I have 15 reloads on my 30cal version with this brass, and have only thrown away 3 pcs due to slightly loose primer pockets. Personally, I would either go with the 338 EDGE and a 30" barrel, or a 338 Norma with a 26" barrel. I don't see any advantage the Lapua brings to the table over the 338 Norma. [B]In my experience, the 338 brass quality of the Norma is as good if not better than the Lapua[/B]. [/QUOTE]
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