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New 338 Edge Project
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 214390" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>1. You order a 338 barrel blank and ream it with a reamer specific to the 338 Edge which is a 338-300 RUM. In theory you could use a 300 RUM reamer and finish with a 338 neck/throating reamer but its better to do the chambering in one step.</p><p> </p><p>2. A standard Rem 700 magnum works fine. The feed rails will likely need to be opened up a bit to allow the fatter RUM case to fit through the rails if the receiver was originally made for a belted magnum. You will also want the receiver modified for a Wyatts 3.820" extended magazine box at least so you will not be cramped in space with this chambering with the long range bullets it prefers.</p><p> </p><p>3. At least 26" minimum, 28" even better and 30" is the best for a dedicated long range rifle in my opinion. There is really no need for anything longer then 30".</p><p> </p><p>4. You can order 338-300 RUM dies from Redding or in a pinch you can use standard 338 RUM loading dies and they will work well in most cases. To test my customers 338 Edge rifles I just use a set of 338 RUM RCBS loading dies.</p><p> </p><p>Its a great round with lots of power and ballistic performance, about as much as will comfortably fit into the Rem 700 without alot of fuss.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 214390, member: 10"] 1. You order a 338 barrel blank and ream it with a reamer specific to the 338 Edge which is a 338-300 RUM. In theory you could use a 300 RUM reamer and finish with a 338 neck/throating reamer but its better to do the chambering in one step. 2. A standard Rem 700 magnum works fine. The feed rails will likely need to be opened up a bit to allow the fatter RUM case to fit through the rails if the receiver was originally made for a belted magnum. You will also want the receiver modified for a Wyatts 3.820" extended magazine box at least so you will not be cramped in space with this chambering with the long range bullets it prefers. 3. At least 26" minimum, 28" even better and 30" is the best for a dedicated long range rifle in my opinion. There is really no need for anything longer then 30". 4. You can order 338-300 RUM dies from Redding or in a pinch you can use standard 338 RUM loading dies and they will work well in most cases. To test my customers 338 Edge rifles I just use a set of 338 RUM RCBS loading dies. Its a great round with lots of power and ballistic performance, about as much as will comfortably fit into the Rem 700 without alot of fuss. [/QUOTE]
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