Opinions on .338 lapua improved

[snox801]

What's everyone's thoughts on a .338 lapua improved on a savage long range hunter action with xlr stock and new 34" barrels?

 

[EXPRESS]

I think it is the best option for an LR rig without going to extreme lengths.

Lapua brass is readily available and unbeatable in quality, while an improved version in a 30+" barrel will surpass 3000fps with a 300 grain bullet, which with the offerings from Berger and Sierra make it a great choice.


If you want to go further or faster with bigger, you get into the Cheytac and other wildcat territory.

 

[snox801]

I have a .375AM being made in the same chassis so I thought it would be a good practice rifle. Then thought process changed and this rifle is becoming my brothers long range rig so he can enjoy the long range stuff with me. I dropped it off to Mitch at lethal to get a 34" bartlien 1/8 twist improved.