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Thoughts on Lothar Walther?
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<blockquote data-quote="Buck Fever" data-source="post: 1863349" data-attributes="member: 113501"><p>I am building a 338 RUM on an action I have. I'm limited to a magnum case head and 338 RUM seems to be a sweet spot before you step up to bigger actions along with very expensive brass, bullets, etc.</p><p></p><p>Looking at it, it seems like the SAAMI chamber and a 250 grain Berger Elite Hunter will be able to make a CIP magazine length load around 3.72" COAL that's about 0.030" off the lands.</p><p></p><p>Finding someone to cut a barrel isn't the easiest thing and with big stuff and long barrels, it is never cheap.</p><p></p><p>Except I found the custom barrel page for Lothar Walther and it seems they can make custom prefit barrels with a pretty good price.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking at a 32" stainless barrel 9" twist, breach threads, chambered, muzzle threads, recessed crown and a profile I like for under $700.</p><p></p><p>I know some people dislike chambering LW barrels but if LW is doing all the work, it seems like a deal.</p><p></p><p>Some people think the type of barrel steel they use might be harder and tougher than typical barrel stainless. Maybe it could slow down throat erosion a bit? I've never heard anyone say it wears worse.</p><p></p><p>I haven't heard anything bad about their machining except their lead times might not be accurate. With Corona Virus, I'm not expecting anything to stay on schedule so not a huge issue for me. </p><p></p><p>Does that seem like the deal I think it is or should I look somewhere else? </p><p></p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buck Fever, post: 1863349, member: 113501"] I am building a 338 RUM on an action I have. I'm limited to a magnum case head and 338 RUM seems to be a sweet spot before you step up to bigger actions along with very expensive brass, bullets, etc. Looking at it, it seems like the SAAMI chamber and a 250 grain Berger Elite Hunter will be able to make a CIP magazine length load around 3.72" COAL that's about 0.030" off the lands. Finding someone to cut a barrel isn't the easiest thing and with big stuff and long barrels, it is never cheap. Except I found the custom barrel page for Lothar Walther and it seems they can make custom prefit barrels with a pretty good price. I'm looking at a 32" stainless barrel 9" twist, breach threads, chambered, muzzle threads, recessed crown and a profile I like for under $700. I know some people dislike chambering LW barrels but if LW is doing all the work, it seems like a deal. Some people think the type of barrel steel they use might be harder and tougher than typical barrel stainless. Maybe it could slow down throat erosion a bit? I've never heard anyone say it wears worse. I haven't heard anything bad about their machining except their lead times might not be accurate. With Corona Virus, I'm not expecting anything to stay on schedule so not a huge issue for me. Does that seem like the deal I think it is or should I look somewhere else? Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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