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Stock recommendation for 338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 1353624" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>OP, there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a custom rig! Terminal ballistics of the 338 are down right impressive, they kill very well.</p><p></p><p>ELR is where you're really going to see the 338 shine, out to 1200 or so, the 7mm will do fine except in high wind (compared to the Lapua). I don't believe in being "over-gunned", IMHO it isn't possible; provided you can shoot it well. </p><p></p><p>From what I've seen, read, witnessed etc, the ELR and Hunting guys tend to favor a single shot. It's simple & cost effective. The more competition/tactical crowd tends to favor the Mag Fed setup. Each to their own, as they both work just fine. </p><p></p><p>As far as bullet seating/COAL ect are concerned. That can be easily accomplished by your gunsmith. Now, don't go thinking you have to seat your bullet on the lands to get it to shoot; because you do not. With that being said, as long as your gunsmith knows what they're doing with the chamber, they can set it up however you want. You want to jam as 3.6", no problem although they may not prefer that. </p><p></p><p>Talk to your gunsmith, they should have recommendations regarding COAL, mag size etc. </p><p></p><p></p><p>t</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 1353624, member: 23486"] OP, there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a custom rig! Terminal ballistics of the 338 are down right impressive, they kill very well. ELR is where you're really going to see the 338 shine, out to 1200 or so, the 7mm will do fine except in high wind (compared to the Lapua). I don't believe in being "over-gunned", IMHO it isn't possible; provided you can shoot it well. From what I've seen, read, witnessed etc, the ELR and Hunting guys tend to favor a single shot. It's simple & cost effective. The more competition/tactical crowd tends to favor the Mag Fed setup. Each to their own, as they both work just fine. As far as bullet seating/COAL ect are concerned. That can be easily accomplished by your gunsmith. Now, don't go thinking you have to seat your bullet on the lands to get it to shoot; because you do not. With that being said, as long as your gunsmith knows what they're doing with the chamber, they can set it up however you want. You want to jam as 3.6", no problem although they may not prefer that. Talk to your gunsmith, they should have recommendations regarding COAL, mag size etc. t [/QUOTE]
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