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Why do so many people not like the 338 Lapua?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1055679" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Like most. I have my opinion about the 338 Lapua and will share it with all.</p><p></p><p>First = The Lapua is a fine cartridge and the brass is second to none. the downside to the 338 Lapua</p><p>is the case head size .590 (The 338x378 Weatherby case head is .579) and the fact that there are several cartridges that are very close in performance that can be built on a standard magnum bolt face.</p><p></p><p>The 338 Lapua Improved is another story, it becomes competitive with the larger 338s because on the increase in powder capacity.</p><p></p><p>It is capable of great accuracy and the cost of loaded ammo and components is not as high as some other cartridges.</p><p></p><p>The standard 338 Lapua is a good round and has good performance for the price, But should be built on actions with larger bolts. (This is the reason some don't like it).</p><p></p><p>The improved version, uses the same actions but delivers more performance.</p><p></p><p>As to over kill, I don't think there is any such thing. There may be "More than necessary" But dead is dead. Also big heavy bullets tend to do much less damage to the meat than the ultra high velocity</p><p>cartridges. and there fore, much less meat damage.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1055679, member: 2736"] Like most. I have my opinion about the 338 Lapua and will share it with all. First = The Lapua is a fine cartridge and the brass is second to none. the downside to the 338 Lapua is the case head size .590 (The 338x378 Weatherby case head is .579) and the fact that there are several cartridges that are very close in performance that can be built on a standard magnum bolt face. The 338 Lapua Improved is another story, it becomes competitive with the larger 338s because on the increase in powder capacity. It is capable of great accuracy and the cost of loaded ammo and components is not as high as some other cartridges. The standard 338 Lapua is a good round and has good performance for the price, But should be built on actions with larger bolts. (This is the reason some don't like it). The improved version, uses the same actions but delivers more performance. As to over kill, I don't think there is any such thing. There may be "More than necessary" But dead is dead. Also big heavy bullets tend to do much less damage to the meat than the ultra high velocity cartridges. and there fore, much less meat damage. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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