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Which Action for a Custom .338 Lapua AI?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1322038" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>This is also the first time I have heard of any extraction issues with the Mark 5. I have built many rifles with more powerful cartridges that the 338 Lapua and had zero issues. Some of the cartridges have used up to 145 grains of powder and still no problems.</p><p></p><p>I also like the fact that with very little effort the magazine can be extended to over 4'' and it is a center feed.</p><p></p><p>They have a good extractor that can handle the big Weatherby cases that are traditionally are loaded hard. I have also built many 338 Lapua improved rifles using the mark 5 and It would be my preferred action for these cartridges over every other action because of it's strength, looks and the bolt safety. I also like the 60o bolt lift. The only downside is finding a donor rifle at a good price. (The best price I have seen was $500.00 after I sold the stock for $200.00 and they can be up to $1,000.00 + if you don't look hard)</p><p></p><p>I know that there are larger actions, But the cost of these actions combined with everything you need is quite expensive and not necessary in my opinion for cartridges this size. </p><p></p><p>Just my opinion</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1322038, member: 2736"] This is also the first time I have heard of any extraction issues with the Mark 5. I have built many rifles with more powerful cartridges that the 338 Lapua and had zero issues. Some of the cartridges have used up to 145 grains of powder and still no problems. I also like the fact that with very little effort the magazine can be extended to over 4'' and it is a center feed. They have a good extractor that can handle the big Weatherby cases that are traditionally are loaded hard. I have also built many 338 Lapua improved rifles using the mark 5 and It would be my preferred action for these cartridges over every other action because of it's strength, looks and the bolt safety. I also like the 60o bolt lift. The only downside is finding a donor rifle at a good price. (The best price I have seen was $500.00 after I sold the stock for $200.00 and they can be up to $1,000.00 + if you don't look hard) I know that there are larger actions, But the cost of these actions combined with everything you need is quite expensive and not necessary in my opinion for cartridges this size. Just my opinion J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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