Sharpshooter243 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 22, 2010 Messages 565 Location Bloomingdale, Mi Sep 11, 2010 #1 Would a stevens 200 action hold up/ be a good start for a 338 lapua build?
T topbrass Well-Known Member Joined Feb 24, 2010 Messages 192 Sep 12, 2010 #2 A Stevens action is a Savage action. Yes it will.
G geargrinder Well-Known Member Joined Nov 6, 2006 Messages 2,024 Location Dayton, Nevada Sep 12, 2010 #3 Where are you going to get a bolthead for the 338 Lapua? Why not a 338 Edge? The Edge will work without taking the action to the limits.
Where are you going to get a bolthead for the 338 Lapua? Why not a 338 Edge? The Edge will work without taking the action to the limits.
Sharpshooter243 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 22, 2010 Messages 565 Location Bloomingdale, Mi Sep 12, 2010 #4 I actually can't decide between the 338 lapua and the 338 edge.... I have a 300 win for regular hunting i want something for long distance paper punching
I actually can't decide between the 338 lapua and the 338 edge.... I have a 300 win for regular hunting i want something for long distance paper punching
G geargrinder Well-Known Member Joined Nov 6, 2006 Messages 2,024 Location Dayton, Nevada Sep 12, 2010 #5 The Edge will be much easier. All you have to do is spin the barrel on an action with a regular magnum bolthead. You'd have to find a machinist or gunsmith to make you a bolthead for a Stevens that will fit the Lapua.
The Edge will be much easier. All you have to do is spin the barrel on an action with a regular magnum bolthead. You'd have to find a machinist or gunsmith to make you a bolthead for a Stevens that will fit the Lapua.
T topbrass Well-Known Member Joined Feb 24, 2010 Messages 192 Sep 12, 2010 #6 What he said. Sorry I was thinking 338 RUM. I know it says Lapua, but....
Sharpshooter243 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 22, 2010 Messages 565 Location Bloomingdale, Mi Sep 13, 2010 #7 Thanks guys...sounds like the edge would be a more economical build. Is there any body that makes a prefit edge barrel?
Thanks guys...sounds like the edge would be a more economical build. Is there any body that makes a prefit edge barrel?
G geargrinder Well-Known Member Joined Nov 6, 2006 Messages 2,024 Location Dayton, Nevada Sep 13, 2010 #8 Shilen and Pac Nor. McGowan will if you pay a reamer rental. Sin Arms did both of mine. Probably others.
Shilen and Pac Nor. McGowan will if you pay a reamer rental. Sin Arms did both of mine. Probably others.