338 Lapua Improved +P

[Dwest910]

Just got my build in from unknown munitions.

Manners LRH
Bat Vesper
24” Benchmark SS 8T
Triggertech Special
Ti Pro 5 Port
UM Long DBM
ZCO 527 Scope

Haven’t got a chance to shoot it yet! But looking forward to seeing how the 300gr OTM performs.

It’s 9.9lbs scoped without bipod.

 

[The D]

She’s a beaut, Clark

 

[R_A_W]

9.9lbs

yeehaw

 

[XLR308]

Damn nice looking rifle.
What profile is your barrel ?
Looks like the scope and barrel might weigh close to 9 ponds.

Never mind just looked again, the pic were you shined light at it threw me off due to the shadowing.
At first glance it looked like alot heavier profile.

 

[Dwest910]

Damn nice looking rifle.
What profile is your barrel ?
Looks like the scope and barrel might weigh close to 9 ponds.

Never mind just looked again, the pic were you shined light at it threw me off due to the shadowing.
At first glance it looked like alot heavier profile.

I was surprised by the weight too. Didn’t intend for it to be lite foresay. Will see how the recoil is when I get it out.

But yes, it’s a heavy scope and also went with the ARC rings, which aren’t the lightest either!

 

[XLR308]

I was surprised by the weight too. Didn’t intend for it to be lite foresay. Will see how the recoil is when I get it out.

But yes, it’s a heavy scope and also went with the ARC rings, which aren’t the lightest either!

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I had to look up that action, damn BAT really has a heavy wieght in the banter wieght division.
26oz is impressive for an action that size unless Altus sight is a typo.

 

[Obi-WanKannoli]

Beautiful. You'll be riding the lightning for sure with that cartridge and weight, but I for one appreciate things that remind you what you are doing. Enjoy it!

 

[Dogtown]

.338LM Improved is the best .338LM!

 

[JJMoody]

Resurrection alert:
I’m considering something very similar. Live right down the road from the same builder and have a kelbly nanook en route to them. What kind of performance/shoot ability are you seeing? @Dwest910

 

[powdahound76]

OP cant type anymore.

Shoulder and neck injured in recoil…..






Kidding!
But its funny.

I think a lap dance from Lizzo might hurt less and develop less of a flinch than a sub 10 lb 338 LMI.

 

[JJMoody]

Won’t disagree, but dangit, I had in mind to build a lighter weight like 300 wsm, then found a great deal on a lapua bolt faced kelbly I couldn’t pass on. Now I’m thinking bigger hammer…. Stupid me-just can’t pass on a deal…

 

[Safety_3rd]

Just got my build in from unknown munitions.

Manners LRH
Bat Vesper
24” Benchmark SS 8T
Triggertech Special
Ti Pro 5 Port
UM Long DBM
ZCO 527 Scope

Haven’t got a chance to shoot it yet! But looking forward to seeing how the 300gr OTM performs.

It’s 9.9lbs scoped without bipod.

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How is this shooting? Would love some updates!

 

[Safety_3rd]

Won’t disagree, but dangit, I had in mind to build a lighter weight like 300 wsm, then found a great deal on a lapua bolt faced kelbly I couldn’t pass on. Now I’m thinking bigger hammer…. Stupid me-just can’t pass on a deal…

Did you build something out? Was thinking of the BAT vesper with the ability to load out to near 4" I think Kelbly now takes a longer than CIP length mag but not sure.

 

[steve123]

Destined to live in the back of the safe.

 

[JJMoody]

Did you build something out? Was thinking of the BAT vesper with the ability to load out to near 4" I think Kelbly now takes a longer than CIP length mag but not sure.

I himmed and hawed around a bit about a 22”300norma mag, then said f-it- that sounds miserable to shoot suppressed- I wanted a 20” wsm with a can. Sold the kelbly, threw together (unknown munitions built) 300wsm+p on a tikka. 20” ace, McMillan something or other with extra 1” lop. Blah blah- 215 Berger at 2800fps es18 over the last 50 shots using vvn555 .023 otl. It shoots great and is pretty handy.
The vesper is sweet. The um bottom metal is nice too if whatever you’re shooting is long enough to need it.