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JE Custom and Lone Wolf 30-338 Lapua Improved Weatherby Mark V
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<blockquote data-quote="trophyhunter170" data-source="post: 592703" data-attributes="member: 30392"><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Well it has been a while since my build was completed and Autorotate wanted pics of builds that was related to his so here it is. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I used his 30-338 Lapua Imp. reamer design because it is basically what I was looking for. My build basically comprised of the following components:</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Stiller TAC 338 Action</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Krieger 30 Cal, 10 Twist, 26.75" REM LV Barrel</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Jewell Trigger</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>"V" Port Vaporizer Muzzle Brake</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Remington BDL Floor plate</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Weatherby 30-378 Mag Box and Follower </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>McMillan Remington Hunter Stock</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Limb Saver Pad 13.50" Pull</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Talley LW 30MM Rings/Bases</strong></span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Night Force G7 5.5-22x56 Scope </span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>KG Gun-Kote Stainless Finish</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Flat Black Alumi-hyde II on Barrel Flutes, Bolt Flutes, and all other black parts. </strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">My rifle would shoot a 210 VLD @ 3,225 in the mid 3's all day long and was really a pleasure to shoot. Total rifle/scope weight was just under 12 lbs. Took it on my MO trip, but did not take a whitetail with it. I did let a 135-140 class 9 point walk at 586 yds. Thought I might regret that, but the next day I took a massive 141 4/8's 8 point with my 7.5 LB, 7WSM, Model 7 build from a treestand.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">I loved this rifle, but another guy loved it more than me and offered me a price I could not refuse. So I sold it without the scope. I have now started on another build. After watching deer in the MO corn and bean fields at various yardages, I decided that 1000-1200 yds is about the max I would want to shoot. Also in the fields I hunt there would never be a shot much over a 1000 yds. so I have decided to go down in cartridge size. Have done a lot of research and have decided on the 7mm Dakota. I may do a Improved version or a 7mm-300 Dakota. This round will be just above the 7STW in velocity and should be more effiecient. Velocity should be around 75-100 FPS less than a 7RUM with 180VLD's, but will also be a lot less powder (7-9 grains depending on powder). When you run the ballistic numbers this round will not be that far behind the big 30-338 Lapua and wind drift is less. Can also use a shorter barrel (25") and a standard long Predator Action verses the TAC 338. May stay with the TAC 338. Need to dicuss bolt face with Stiller. Going to try the new McMillan Game Scout stock this round. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="font-size: 15px">Will be a while before I have my Action and Barrel. Hard to believe in these hard times that you have to wait 5 months for these items. Will post my again when project is completed. Hope you all had a great and safe hunting season in 2011. gun)</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trophyhunter170, post: 592703, member: 30392"] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4]Well it has been a while since my build was completed and Autorotate wanted pics of builds that was related to his so here it is. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4]I used his 30-338 Lapua Imp. reamer design because it is basically what I was looking for. My build basically comprised of the following components:[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Stiller TAC 338 Action[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Krieger 30 Cal, 10 Twist, 26.75” REM LV Barrel[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Jewell Trigger[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=4][B]"V" Port Vaporizer Muzzle Brake[/B][/SIZE] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Remington BDL Floor plate[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Weatherby 30-378 Mag Box and Follower [/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]McMillan Remington Hunter Stock[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Limb Saver Pad 13.50” Pull[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Talley LW 30MM Rings/Bases[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4]Night Force G7 5.5-22x56 Scope [/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]KG Gun-Kote Stainless Finish[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][B]Flat Black Alumi-hyde II on Barrel Flutes, Bolt Flutes, and all other black parts. [/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4]My rifle would shoot a 210 VLD @ 3,225 in the mid 3's all day long and was really a pleasure to shoot. Total rifle/scope weight was just under 12 lbs. Took it on my MO trip, but did not take a whitetail with it. I did let a 135-140 class 9 point walk at 586 yds. Thought I might regret that, but the next day I took a massive 141 4/8's 8 point with my 7.5 LB, 7WSM, Model 7 build from a treestand.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4]I loved this rifle, but another guy loved it more than me and offered me a price I could not refuse. So I sold it without the scope. I have now started on another build. After watching deer in the MO corn and bean fields at various yardages, I decided that 1000-1200 yds is about the max I would want to shoot. Also in the fields I hunt there would never be a shot much over a 1000 yds. so I have decided to go down in cartridge size. Have done a lot of research and have decided on the 7mm Dakota. I may do a Improved version or a 7mm-300 Dakota. This round will be just above the 7STW in velocity and should be more effiecient. Velocity should be around 75-100 FPS less than a 7RUM with 180VLD's, but will also be a lot less powder (7-9 grains depending on powder). When you run the ballistic numbers this round will not be that far behind the big 30-338 Lapua and wind drift is less. Can also use a shorter barrel (25") and a standard long Predator Action verses the TAC 338. May stay with the TAC 338. Need to dicuss bolt face with Stiller. Going to try the new McMillan Game Scout stock this round. [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4]Will be a while before I have my Action and Barrel. Hard to believe in these hard times that you have to wait 5 months for these items. Will post my again when project is completed. Hope you all had a great and safe hunting season in 2011. gun)[/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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