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why not 338 rum instead of lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="Topshot" data-source="post: 1023538" data-attributes="member: 13285"><p>I have had a lot of experience with many rifles in both calibres.</p><p>Overall I would say that the .338 RUM has been a more accurate cartridge and is easier to find an accurate load for.</p><p>Performance is the same. </p><p>Brass life with Remington .338 RUM brass is excellent unless you push it too hard.</p><p>.338 RUM brass is easy to make from .300 RUM brass if you cant find any .338 RUM brass.</p><p>The .338 RUM has a smaller bolt face. So no need for a larger diameter action than a standard Remington 700 clone action. This means you can use cheaper after market stocks designed for that size action.</p><p>.338 Lapua actions are generally larger in diameter and so need different inlets for the action. </p><p>Larger diameter actions and the .338 Lapua cartridge require larger diameter barrels at the knox. So can result in heavier for the same length.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Topshot, post: 1023538, member: 13285"] I have had a lot of experience with many rifles in both calibres. Overall I would say that the .338 RUM has been a more accurate cartridge and is easier to find an accurate load for. Performance is the same. Brass life with Remington .338 RUM brass is excellent unless you push it too hard. .338 RUM brass is easy to make from .300 RUM brass if you cant find any .338 RUM brass. The .338 RUM has a smaller bolt face. So no need for a larger diameter action than a standard Remington 700 clone action. This means you can use cheaper after market stocks designed for that size action. .338 Lapua actions are generally larger in diameter and so need different inlets for the action. Larger diameter actions and the .338 Lapua cartridge require larger diameter barrels at the knox. So can result in heavier for the same length. [/QUOTE]
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