Step Up From 338 lapua What Would it be?

[Left Hand Dave]

Say you considered building something that was a step up from a 338 Lapua Mag. Could still be 338 but a little more speed or maybe a larger caliber. This would be for long range fun and just cause you could. What would you build and how would you set it up. We would need to know barrel length required, what the parent cartridge was, what you would throat it for and if it could be build on a factory action or if you would have to go to a custom. If you have one what speed you get with what bullet and powder. If it is an improved case what were the changes to the case. Just curious what's out there to play with.

Dave

 

[257Tony]

If you've got a few bucks to throw at it, a 338 or even 375 Allen would be my dream rifle for ELR shooting.

http://www.apsrifles.com

 

[Left Hand Dave]

If you've got a few bucks to throw at it, a 338 or even 375 Allen would be my dream rifle for ELR shooting.

http://www.apsrifles.com

What are the Allen cartridges based on?

 

[Barrelnut]

For the Allen's you need a couple years to throw at it too. The wait list is usually 2 years plus....

One of the most respected and sought after rifles for true long range hunting though.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

338-378 WBY, Buy one right off the rack.

 

[Left Hand Dave]

338-378 WBY, Buy one right off the rack.

These will be builds me and my shooting buddy will do for our selves. We will buy or rent the reamer and go from there. We already have a few in the works but it never hurts to be thinking ahead.

 

[BHC]

Up from a 338 would have to be a 338 variant, like Kirby Allen makes, or a Cheytac 375 or 408. 50cal is nice but the Cheytacs seem more manageable, not speaking from experience though. I guess it depends on the budget but a 375 Cheytac would be hard to beat. Good luck

 

[BigGrizz]

I was looking at the 375 Allen rounds the other day. I'd probably go with that or something in the .40+ range. A .50 has always seemed really neat, but it doesn't really trip my trigger like a smaller more manageable round.

 

[Left Hand Dave]

What improved versions of the 338 Lapua are out there? I have seen the 338 Lapua AI and the 338 Yogi mentioned. what are the differences between the two and are there any others? Anyone have any velocity numbers for them?

Dave

 

[Deleted member 46119]

I went with a 338 Edge.

Life changes. I am planning on rechambering it to a 337-378 improved of sum sort. 338-378 Kubla Khan.

There are lots that are a step up in the wildcat world.

338 LM AI and variants, all to close to make a choice for any reason other than I can.

338 Tejas

So many cartridges, so little time.

 

[Left Hand Dave]

I saw some brass for sale for a 338 Snipetac. What is it based on?

 

[digger11]

A cannon

 

[RockyMtnMT]

338 Lap imp with 30" barrel. I ran our 213g Hammer Hunter this season in mine at 3560fps. I can run our 285g Hammer Hunter at ~ 3250fps. Mine is a nine twist so that is as heavy a bullet it will handle.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 46119]

I saw some brass for sale for a 338 Snipetac. What is it based on?

The 408/375 Cheytac. Improved and necked down to 338.

Yes 285s at 3250.