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To go down the solid projectile rabbit hole?
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<blockquote data-quote="Quicksilver338" data-source="post: 1686887" data-attributes="member: 108268"><p>I've got a 30" broughton 338 barrel on order for my sako trg 42. It's going to come in 9.3 twist and was planning on slinging 300 bergers out of my 338 lapua. Lately I've been toying with the idea of switching to solid projectiles like cutting edge, badlands, etc. but would like to be able to use their 270-280gr bullets for ELR shooting. Trouble is to fully utilize those I would need to switch the barrel over to their 7.3 twist barrel which I assume would eliminate me from shooting an jacketed bullets like the 300 berger and such. </p><p></p><p>This will for now only be used for pure sport and enjoyment. My current range I shoot I have access out to 1860yds but will shortly be able to get out to 2000-2400yds. My question to you more experienced guys is...</p><p></p><p>Will I notice a benefit in performance by switching my 338 lapua to solids over from jacketed bullets at ranges out to 2500yds? All shots will be take around 2000ft elevation and around 27.8" on the barometer. With the correct twist rate for each given bullet I'm looking for a setup to perform the best at that range. I do not shoot this setup often as I have other calibers to play with and will only be bringing it out from 1550yds and beyond, so the price of solid projectiles doesn't need to be a deciding factor.</p><p></p><p>I have heard plenty of guys take the bergers way beyond 2000yds, but with upcoming advances in solid projectile performance like the badlands precision 260 and the cutting edge lazer line of bullets I can't help but wonder would making the step to commit to those bullets give me an edge over the berger 300gr otm? </p><p></p><p>Open to discussion and opinions from people who have gone down the rabbit hole before. Improving the cartridge is an option as well but wasn't planning on doing that with this barrel yet. I would rather better my long range shooting further before investing in different dies and other components once I feel I need the extra performance from improving the shoulder.</p><p></p><p>Thanks!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Quicksilver338, post: 1686887, member: 108268"] I've got a 30" broughton 338 barrel on order for my sako trg 42. It's going to come in 9.3 twist and was planning on slinging 300 bergers out of my 338 lapua. Lately I've been toying with the idea of switching to solid projectiles like cutting edge, badlands, etc. but would like to be able to use their 270-280gr bullets for ELR shooting. Trouble is to fully utilize those I would need to switch the barrel over to their 7.3 twist barrel which I assume would eliminate me from shooting an jacketed bullets like the 300 berger and such. This will for now only be used for pure sport and enjoyment. My current range I shoot I have access out to 1860yds but will shortly be able to get out to 2000-2400yds. My question to you more experienced guys is... Will I notice a benefit in performance by switching my 338 lapua to solids over from jacketed bullets at ranges out to 2500yds? All shots will be take around 2000ft elevation and around 27.8" on the barometer. With the correct twist rate for each given bullet I'm looking for a setup to perform the best at that range. I do not shoot this setup often as I have other calibers to play with and will only be bringing it out from 1550yds and beyond, so the price of solid projectiles doesn't need to be a deciding factor. I have heard plenty of guys take the bergers way beyond 2000yds, but with upcoming advances in solid projectile performance like the badlands precision 260 and the cutting edge lazer line of bullets I can't help but wonder would making the step to commit to those bullets give me an edge over the berger 300gr otm? Open to discussion and opinions from people who have gone down the rabbit hole before. Improving the cartridge is an option as well but wasn't planning on doing that with this barrel yet. I would rather better my long range shooting further before investing in different dies and other components once I feel I need the extra performance from improving the shoulder. Thanks!!! [/QUOTE]
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