.338 Edge

[KeithR41]

I ordered my barrel for my Edge build today. In looking for a DBM system, I called Jeff at CDI Precision. He say's he can furnish a system that will allow an OAL of 7.325. I called CDI because I prefer AICS mags. Has anybody else put the Edge cartridge in an AICS mag?

Keith

 

[jasonk]

Re: .338 Edge

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He say's he can furnish a system that will allow an OAL of 7.325. </div></div>

I'd like to see that one.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: .338 Edge

That's what he said. Jeff told me he doesn't have one in stock right now but has one coming.

 

[jasonk]

Re: .338 Edge

You sure it wasn't 3.725?

 

[KeithR41]

Re: .338 Edge

Ummmm, yeah. My bad. Thanks for catching that.

 

[USMCj]

Re: .338 Edge

Why not go with a Seekins 338 Lapua DBM which has a 3.94" OAL?

http://www.seekinsprecision.com/index_p.php?p=dmag

 

[KeithR41]

Re: .338 Edge

Because I don't want to maching out the back of my action

 

[USMCj]

Re: .338 Edge

I had the back of my action machined to accept his WSM bottom metal, it really isnt as bad as you may think it is.

Small price to pay for the extra OAL.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: .338 Edge

How much do they charge to install

 

[SCOTTx88]

Re: .338 Edge

You'll like the 338Edge.

 

[Goin'Hot]

Re: .338 Edge

You'll need to talk to your builder to get a price for the action mod to use the Seekins system. You really should run his DBM to get the most out of the edge.

If you don't need a DBM system, building a single shot rifle would allow you to run the optimum case OAL.

I agree with scott, you're gonna like it.

 

[dcal]

Re: .338 Edge

Curious... What barrel did you order?

 

[RBros]

Re: .338 Edge

The Seekins bottom metal is definitely the way to go if you want to use a detachable mag. If you are firm on using the Badger setup, then a 338 RUM would serve the same purpose. You will be limiting the performance of the Edge by limiting it to the AI mag length. Your smith should be able to open the magwell up easily. Basically the same cut at installing an extended Wyatts mag box. If he has built any Edge's in the past, this is a normal practice.

 

[RemingtonSPS]

Re: .338 Edge

It's a few minutes on a mil. Really not a big deal.

 

[jwp475]

Re: .338 Edge

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 7mmAM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Seekins bottom metal is definitely the way to go if you want to use a detachable mag. If you are firm on using the Badger setup, then a 338 RUM would serve the same purpose. You will be limiting the performance of the Edge by limiting it to the AI mag length. Your smith should be able to open the magwell up easily. Basically the same cut at installing an extended Wyatts mag box. If he has built any Edge's in the past, this is a normal practice. </div></div>


+1 on the Seekins, that is what I went with in my 338 Lapua and a 300 RUM build. Seekins is top notch without a dought

 

[AJBello]

Re: .338 Edge

I looked at all the options and also went with the Seekins for my Edge build. As has been said, if you want to stick with AICS mags then just build a 338 RUM. Not much of a point in having the small advantage of the Edge if you have to immediately cancel it out by seating bullets deep. The Seekins mags / bottom metal are really nice, and the modifications are supposedly very minor and easy for any competent 'smith.

Here's a pic of the Seekins with a 3.9" COAL 338 Edge:

And just for giggles, 338 Edge with 300 grain SMK (3.9") VS. a 308 Win with 175 SMK (2.8"):

 

[selfbowhunter]

Re: .338 Edge

go single shot. no restrictions on overall length. with ammo laid out i would imagine you could shoot 4 rounds out of a single shot to 5 rounds out of a magazine. with an edge it only takes one shot to take care of business anyway!

chuck

 

[KeithR41]

Re: .338 Edge

I ordered a Shilen SS 1:10 twist match select. It'll finish at 30 in.

The smith building my gun doesn't have a mill yet. He's just starting out. He already built a .260 for me and I'm very very happy with it. I'll have to send it off to have the milling done. How much would this add to cost of the BM?

Keith

 

[AMMOWASTER]

Re: .338 Edge

The seekins is only for the remington pattern actions right?

I have a savage that just might turn into a 338 ultra mag.

 

[Eastbay]

I'm in the same boat. So can a .338 be used in the AI mags? To be exact, a 300WM mag?