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Why do so many people not like the 338 Lapua?
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 1070116" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>Is the 338 Lapua (or any of the big 338's) a fad? Time will tell. But let me lend some perspective as an 'old guy'. I first started reloading as a young man for my pistols (circa 1982). Within a year, I had gravitated to reloading for my rifle: a Ruger in 25-06. Fast little number. The rifle came with a BDC knob, so I got interested in the BC of various bullets.</p><p> </p><p>After studying my Speer reloading manual, it became apparent to me that higher BC's meant less drop and more room for error when dialing up for 300-400 yd. shots. More studying of those Speer tables revealed that the larger the caliber, the heavier the bullet; and given the same design, the higher the subsequent BC. After looking at all the calibers listed in that early Speer manual, the undisputed king for long range shots was the 340 Weatherby. Nothing else could come close to touching it ballistically with 225-250 gr. bullets. I dreamed of owning one some day.</p><p> </p><p>Fast forward 25 years and the 340 Weatherby began to have plenty of competition. All the big 338's were very close to each other, but the reason for owning one was the same as it was in the early 80's: more margin for error. However, this time the margin had more to do with reading the wind at 800 to 1,600 yds (thanks to laser rangefinders) than drop from gravity.</p><p> </p><p>Fast forward a few more years, and you now have a 230 gr. Berger to go along with your 300 RUM that will ballistically keep pace with the big 338's out to 1000+ yds (except for foot/pounds of energy). The reason for shooting this combo is the same as the big 338's: better margin for error.</p><p> </p><p>I am not yet an expert in the exact reading of wind downrange, hence the bias towards the big 338's. I currently own a 338 Lapua AI and just received my 300 RUM custom build. Lot's of love for both.</p><p> </p><p>Which of the 338's will last the test of time - we will have to wait and see. But the reason for owning one today is the same as it was for a younger man back in the early 1980's. More forgiveness....which is something we all need. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 1070116, member: 4809"] Is the 338 Lapua (or any of the big 338's) a fad? Time will tell. But let me lend some perspective as an 'old guy'. I first started reloading as a young man for my pistols (circa 1982). Within a year, I had gravitated to reloading for my rifle: a Ruger in 25-06. Fast little number. The rifle came with a BDC knob, so I got interested in the BC of various bullets. After studying my Speer reloading manual, it became apparent to me that higher BC's meant less drop and more room for error when dialing up for 300-400 yd. shots. More studying of those Speer tables revealed that the larger the caliber, the heavier the bullet; and given the same design, the higher the subsequent BC. After looking at all the calibers listed in that early Speer manual, the undisputed king for long range shots was the 340 Weatherby. Nothing else could come close to touching it ballistically with 225-250 gr. bullets. I dreamed of owning one some day. Fast forward 25 years and the 340 Weatherby began to have plenty of competition. All the big 338's were very close to each other, but the reason for owning one was the same as it was in the early 80's: more margin for error. However, this time the margin had more to do with reading the wind at 800 to 1,600 yds (thanks to laser rangefinders) than drop from gravity. Fast forward a few more years, and you now have a 230 gr. Berger to go along with your 300 RUM that will ballistically keep pace with the big 338's out to 1000+ yds (except for foot/pounds of energy). The reason for shooting this combo is the same as the big 338's: better margin for error. I am not yet an expert in the exact reading of wind downrange, hence the bias towards the big 338's. I currently own a 338 Lapua AI and just received my 300 RUM custom build. Lot's of love for both. Which of the 338's will last the test of time - we will have to wait and see. But the reason for owning one today is the same as it was for a younger man back in the early 1980's. More forgiveness....which is something we all need. :) [/QUOTE]
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