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Is there any other rifle in the .338 caliber that can compete with .338 Lapua?
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 927146" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>.338 WinMag is NOT a competitor to the .338 Lapua, in my opinon. I had one. Not what I'd call a LR hammer. To me, it seemed kind of like the goofy unbalanced cartridge... Like a 600lb guy with toothpick-sized legs. Too top-heavy with not enough boiler room to push that big bullet fast and hard enough.</p><p></p><p>Could have just been my experience...And I don't mean to offend anyone who likes the caliber. It was just my assessment of it.</p><p></p><p>If I were in your shoes, I'd build a .338 RUM or a .338 Edge.</p><p></p><p>Although, a well-built and accurate 7mm STW is a force to be reckoned with for LR shooting.</p><p></p><p>If you are wanting to rebarrel your new rifle, I suggest giving the STW caliber a chance if you handload, and buy a new aftermarket heavy barrel and have it installed.</p><p></p><p>If you just want change, the .300 Ackley Magnum can use 7mm STW brass to shape and fire-form. You can also use .300 Wby, or .300 H&H brass. It's one hell of a LR hammer. My gunsmith has a couple. He really loves them. I am building one soon, too, as soon as I get a donor magnum 700 action.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 927146, member: 12995"] .338 WinMag is NOT a competitor to the .338 Lapua, in my opinon. I had one. Not what I'd call a LR hammer. To me, it seemed kind of like the goofy unbalanced cartridge... Like a 600lb guy with toothpick-sized legs. Too top-heavy with not enough boiler room to push that big bullet fast and hard enough. Could have just been my experience...And I don't mean to offend anyone who likes the caliber. It was just my assessment of it. If I were in your shoes, I'd build a .338 RUM or a .338 Edge. Although, a well-built and accurate 7mm STW is a force to be reckoned with for LR shooting. If you are wanting to rebarrel your new rifle, I suggest giving the STW caliber a chance if you handload, and buy a new aftermarket heavy barrel and have it installed. If you just want change, the .300 Ackley Magnum can use 7mm STW brass to shape and fire-form. You can also use .300 Wby, or .300 H&H brass. It's one hell of a LR hammer. My gunsmith has a couple. He really loves them. I am building one soon, too, as soon as I get a donor magnum 700 action. [/QUOTE]
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