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Re: 338 lapua
Welcome.
What do you want to know? There's some very knowledgeable individuals here who don't mind offering help, but why don't you start by asking some specific questions.
Looking for a good gunsmith?
Trying to find handload data?
Ballistic data?
...
Welcome.
What do you want to know? There's some very knowledgeable individuals here who don't mind offering help, but why don't you start by asking some specific questions.
Looking for a good gunsmith?
Trying to find handload data?
Ballistic data?
...
Re: 338 lapua
338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
Re: 338 lapua
It's one of the most popular intermediate cartridges. You should be making your own handloads to save money and to make accurate loads. Loaded ammo can be very expensive at around $5/round.
For making your own loads, the Lapua Scenars (250 & 300gr) are really popular, but there are other options including very high BC solids. Lapua brass is pretty much the standard and is expensive at over $2ea, but Norma and Hornady also make brass (though it remains to be seen if they are of the same quality as Lapua).
There's plenty of .338LM shooters on the Hide who can offer advice on loads.
It's one of the most popular intermediate cartridges. You should be making your own handloads to save money and to make accurate loads. Loaded ammo can be very expensive at around $5/round.
For making your own loads, the Lapua Scenars (250 & 300gr) are really popular, but there are other options including very high BC solids. Lapua brass is pretty much the standard and is expensive at over $2ea, but Norma and Hornady also make brass (though it remains to be seen if they are of the same quality as Lapua).
There's plenty of .338LM shooters on the Hide who can offer advice on loads.
Re: 338 lapua
I have one on a BAT and a 30in Lilja in 338 Lapua AI being built as I type and I feel like a kid at christmas and my build won't be here much before christmas and I still can't wait.
Just started my stash of Hodgon us869 and Retumbo for it cause they are powder hogs. I figured about 64-68 rnds per lb.
I have one on a BAT and a 30in Lilja in 338 Lapua AI being built as I type and I feel like a kid at christmas and my build won't be here much before christmas and I still can't wait.
Just started my stash of Hodgon us869 and Retumbo for it cause they are powder hogs. I figured about 64-68 rnds per lb.
Re: 338 lapua
Cabelas is the cheapest brass I have found for mine, start trying to find power, VV and RL 25. it hurts the wallit
Cabelas is the cheapest brass I have found for mine, start trying to find power, VV and RL 25. it hurts the wallit
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects.
</div></div>
LMFAO !!! Pretty straight up rundown!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects.
</div></div>
LMFAO !!! Pretty straight up rundown!
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
</div></div>
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
No VTi it is not for sale!!!!
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
Re: 338 lapua
Didn't see much on the site. So, if I was about to buy an M98B, what could you offer me that competes? You get many bumps and I'd like to try a "custom" .338.
Didn't see much on the site. So, if I was about to buy an M98B, what could you offer me that competes? You get many bumps and I'd like to try a "custom" .338.
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LNO1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't see much on the site. So, if I was about to buy an M98B, what could you offer me that competes? You get many bumps and I'd like to try a "custom" .338.</div></div>
Jered can answer your question much better than I but here are a few reasons:
1.He cares more about the product and his customer than anyone I have experienced in the business.
2.Up front and honest is an understatement...he isn't always going to tell you what you want to hear just to make a sale.
3.Full custom shop...builds the rifle to fit your needs and requirements.
4.Finished product is stellar to say the least...if he isn't happy with your rifle, you wont see until he is.
I can't comment on the M98B, but Jered builds a great product and he really knows the .338. If custom is what you are looking for, you will not be disappointed.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LNO1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Didn't see much on the site. So, if I was about to buy an M98B, what could you offer me that competes? You get many bumps and I'd like to try a "custom" .338.</div></div>
Jered can answer your question much better than I but here are a few reasons:
1.He cares more about the product and his customer than anyone I have experienced in the business.
2.Up front and honest is an understatement...he isn't always going to tell you what you want to hear just to make a sale.
3.Full custom shop...builds the rifle to fit your needs and requirements.
4.Finished product is stellar to say the least...if he isn't happy with your rifle, you wont see until he is.
I can't comment on the M98B, but Jered builds a great product and he really knows the .338. If custom is what you are looking for, you will not be disappointed.
Re: 338 lapua
My 338LM is by far the most fun weapon I have to shoot! I love the aics. I just added a sas can to go with it so now it really seems to hit much harder since I can hear the steel being pounded. Have fun.
My 338LM is by far the most fun weapon I have to shoot! I love the aics. I just added a sas can to go with it so now it really seems to hit much harder since I can hear the steel being pounded. Have fun.
Re: 338 lapua
LN01
Sorry for the delayed response. I missed your question.
Our website could still use a lot of work. The hard part is the fact that we are a custom shop and without having a $50k website it's difficult to make everything happen the way I wanted. I may hire someone just to help out here with it (?).
The Barrett M98B is a Barrett M98B. At this point there aren't lot of options in that arena. Other than rebuilding something that already exists. After all that's pretty much what we do in the custom shop.
The best thing would be to call me at the shop when you have time. Emails can take weeks when it could be sorted in one phone call.
LN01
Sorry for the delayed response. I missed your question.
Our website could still use a lot of work. The hard part is the fact that we are a custom shop and without having a $50k website it's difficult to make everything happen the way I wanted. I may hire someone just to help out here with it (?).
The Barrett M98B is a Barrett M98B. At this point there aren't lot of options in that arena. Other than rebuilding something that already exists. After all that's pretty much what we do in the custom shop.
The best thing would be to call me at the shop when you have time. Emails can take weeks when it could be sorted in one phone call.
Re: 338 lapua
The 338 LM must be fun: Since I am still waiting on my GAP Surgeon 338 LM/Manners/Bartlien/Schmidt&Bender/FTE Brake to be built I can only definitely confirm they kill the wallet well. Ammo the same. The new rifle had better not kick like my old unbraked Sako 338 Win Mag or it will be up for sale fast. Ditto it had better not kick like my old lightweight 340 weatherby mag. Both were accurate but, you couldn't make me shoot the unbraked ones today if you gave me the ammo free. I still got hearing damage from forgetting for one shot to put on my earmuffs shooting the 338 win mag out of an old shed ten years ago. That's what very little I have to offer in advice to the original poster of this string.
The 338 LM must be fun: Since I am still waiting on my GAP Surgeon 338 LM/Manners/Bartlien/Schmidt&Bender/FTE Brake to be built I can only definitely confirm they kill the wallet well. Ammo the same. The new rifle had better not kick like my old unbraked Sako 338 Win Mag or it will be up for sale fast. Ditto it had better not kick like my old lightweight 340 weatherby mag. Both were accurate but, you couldn't make me shoot the unbraked ones today if you gave me the ammo free. I still got hearing damage from forgetting for one shot to put on my earmuffs shooting the 338 win mag out of an old shed ten years ago. That's what very little I have to offer in advice to the original poster of this string.
Re: 338 lapua
I have used a FTE brake on a 375H&H. You damn well better have GOOD hearing protection on. I fired one round and my ears hurt for 3 days! I would not have fired round 2 if a 200" B&C buck had stepped out. That hurt, but the recoil goes away. I had a badger brake on mine before the can and it was very comfortable to shoot.
I have used a FTE brake on a 375H&H. You damn well better have GOOD hearing protection on. I fired one round and my ears hurt for 3 days! I would not have fired round 2 if a 200" B&C buck had stepped out. That hurt, but the recoil goes away. I had a badger brake on mine before the can and it was very comfortable to shoot.
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: offcant721</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 338 LM must be fun: Since I am still waiting on my GAP Surgeon 338 LM/Manners/Bartlien/Schmidt&Bender/FTE Brake to be built I can only definitely confirm they kill the wallet well. Ammo the same. The new rifle had better not kick like my old unbraked Sako 338 Win Mag or it will be up for sale fast. Ditto it had better not kick like my old lightweight 340 weatherby mag. Both were accurate but, you couldn't make me shoot the unbraked ones today if you gave me the ammo free. I still got hearing damage from forgetting for one shot to put on my earmuffs shooting the 338 win mag out of an old shed ten years ago. That's what very little I have to offer in advice to the original poster of this string. </div></div>
You should try a 20" 338 lapua with a brake. You think your 338 win is loud. Even with hearing protection it is loud..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: offcant721</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 338 LM must be fun: Since I am still waiting on my GAP Surgeon 338 LM/Manners/Bartlien/Schmidt&Bender/FTE Brake to be built I can only definitely confirm they kill the wallet well. Ammo the same. The new rifle had better not kick like my old unbraked Sako 338 Win Mag or it will be up for sale fast. Ditto it had better not kick like my old lightweight 340 weatherby mag. Both were accurate but, you couldn't make me shoot the unbraked ones today if you gave me the ammo free. I still got hearing damage from forgetting for one shot to put on my earmuffs shooting the 338 win mag out of an old shed ten years ago. That's what very little I have to offer in advice to the original poster of this string. </div></div>
You should try a 20" 338 lapua with a brake. You think your 338 win is loud. Even with hearing protection it is loud..
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshot976</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
</div></div>
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
<span style="font-weight: bold">No VTi it is not for sale!!!!</span>
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
</div></div>
What?!?!?!? Why do you just assume I always want to buy all your stuff? I don't have any interest in that rifle!
Well, maybe a little interest.
Ok ok, How much is it gonna take for you to let her go?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshot976</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
</div></div>
What?!?!?!? Why do you just assume I always want to buy all your stuff? I don't have any interest in that rifle!
Well, maybe a little interest.
Ok ok, How much is it gonna take for you to let her go?
Re: 338 lapua
LMAO.... You're gonna need to free up some funds VTi...I hear you might have another 338 worth shooting!
LMAO.... You're gonna need to free up some funds VTi...I hear you might have another 338 worth shooting!
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshot976</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
</div></div>
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
<span style="font-weight: bold">No VTi it is not for sale!!!!</span>
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
</div></div>
What?!?!?!? Why do you just assume I always want to buy all your stuff? I don't have any interest in that rifle!
Well, maybe a little interest.
Ok ok, How much is it gonna take for you to let her go?
</div></div>
VTi is a rock star!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshot976</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
</div></div>
What?!?!?!? Why do you just assume I always want to buy all your stuff? I don't have any interest in that rifle!
Well, maybe a little interest.
Ok ok, How much is it gonna take for you to let her go?
VTi is a rock star!
Re: 338 lapua
There is something shrill in the quality of the 338 blast. Used a 338 win for years elk hunting, sometimes a 340 weatherby, w/o hearing protection. Now it's: "Huh, what'd you say beautiful, come here closer to this old man". Gotta use what little you got left to the best advantage when you are ancient and can't hear anything.
There is something shrill in the quality of the 338 blast. Used a 338 win for years elk hunting, sometimes a 340 weatherby, w/o hearing protection. Now it's: "Huh, what'd you say beautiful, come here closer to this old man". Gotta use what little you got left to the best advantage when you are ancient and can't hear anything.
Re: 338 lapua
VTi....
Oneshot has already made plans to be buried with his 338LM. He told me if he ever talks about getting rid of it.... he wants me to kick his ass! I don't think he was kidding!
Jerod and Dave definitely build a phenomenal rifle!
Jay
VTi....
Oneshot has already made plans to be buried with his 338LM. He told me if he ever talks about getting rid of it.... he wants me to kick his ass! I don't think he was kidding!
Jerod and Dave definitely build a phenomenal rifle!
Jay
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JHARRIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">VTi....
Oneshot has already made plans to be buried with his 338LM. He told me if he ever talks about getting rid of it.... he wants me to kick his ass! I don't think he was kidding!
Jerod and Dave definitely build a phenomenal rifle!
Jay </div></div>
I hear ya Jay, but we know Mike and I've heard that before... usually right before it's being boxed up and on the way to good ol' Wyoming.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JHARRIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">VTi....
Oneshot has already made plans to be buried with his 338LM. He told me if he ever talks about getting rid of it.... he wants me to kick his ass! I don't think he was kidding!
Jerod and Dave definitely build a phenomenal rifle!
Jay </div></div>
I hear ya Jay, but we know Mike and I've heard that before... usually right before it's being boxed up and on the way to good ol' Wyoming.
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sawhornsoff</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
VTi is a rock star! </div></div>
I'm not hearin' that Edwin... You're the rock star.
Let's see some more of them pics of you bluewater fly roddin' for sailfish and marlin. Now that ROCKS!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sawhornsoff</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
VTi is a rock star! </div></div>
I'm not hearin' that Edwin... You're the rock star.
Let's see some more of them pics of you bluewater fly roddin' for sailfish and marlin. Now that ROCKS!!!
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JHARRIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">VTi....
Oneshot has already made plans to be buried with his 338LM. He told me if he ever talks about getting rid of it.... he wants me to kick his ass! I don't think he was kidding!
Jerod and Dave definitely build a phenomenal rifle!
Jay </div></div>
I hear ya Jay, but we know Mike and I've heard that before... usually right before it's being boxed up and on the way to good ol' Wyoming.
</div></div>
We have all heard the cold dead hands comment before. Well with this rifle I mean it!!!
Jay you have personally witnessed what my APA (AKA
AI) 338 will do and VTi you have seen the pics of the groups and we all know that shit isn't normal out of a 338 Lapua at 100 yards!!
Not to mention how well she shoots at distance, out to 1360 yards so far.
Like I said boys "my cold dead hands"
Oneshot
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JHARRIS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">VTi....
Oneshot has already made plans to be buried with his 338LM. He told me if he ever talks about getting rid of it.... he wants me to kick his ass! I don't think he was kidding!
Jerod and Dave definitely build a phenomenal rifle!
Jay </div></div>
I hear ya Jay, but we know Mike and I've heard that before... usually right before it's being boxed up and on the way to good ol' Wyoming.
</div></div>
We have all heard the cold dead hands comment before. Well with this rifle I mean it!!!
Jay you have personally witnessed what my APA (AKA
AI) 338 will do and VTi you have seen the pics of the groups and we all know that shit isn't normal out of a 338 Lapua at 100 yards!!
Oneshot
Re: 338 lapua
I am still trying to figure out the site, I feel like an idiot asking this but what is a PM?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshot976</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
</div></div>
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
No VTi it is not for sale!!!!
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
</div></div>
I am still trying to figure out the site, I feel like an idiot asking this but what is a PM?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oneshot976</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dark Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">338's are awesome in all respects. They destroy everything they touch. The list includes:
Whatever it hit
Your barrel
And your wallet (to feed them)
What's not to like?
Truly they mean business in all respects. Welcome to the site.
</div></div>
And if you are not building it yourself, I would recommend having the smart ass above build it for you.
I would second that recommendation!! The one he built me is a hammer for sure, at least at short distances. I need to stretch it out another 400 yards before I can call it a solid 1 mile gun.
Coleb338 shoot me a PM and I will help you anyway I can. Like VTi said this place is full on knowledge just look around and ask questions. Welcome to the hide.
Good luck on your build,
Oneshot
</div></div>
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Welcome.
What do you want to know? There's some very knowledgeable individuals here who don't mind offering help, but why don't you start by asking some specific questions.
Looking for a good gunsmith?
Trying to find handload data?
Ballistic data?
...
</div></div>
Well so far I have decided to go with AICS frame, Saturn, carbon wrapped, 30 in, medium contour barrel, stiller action, 40 moa rail and a custom brake. Going to have the bolt face trued and cryo treat the barrel. I am having it built by a friend, but if I am missing anything or I can make it "more effective" please tell me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VTi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Welcome.
What do you want to know? There's some very knowledgeable individuals here who don't mind offering help, but why don't you start by asking some specific questions.
Looking for a good gunsmith?
Trying to find handload data?
Ballistic data?
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Well so far I have decided to go with AICS frame, Saturn, carbon wrapped, 30 in, medium contour barrel, stiller action, 40 moa rail and a custom brake. Going to have the bolt face trued and cryo treat the barrel. I am having it built by a friend, but if I am missing anything or I can make it "more effective" please tell me.
Re: 338 lapua
You might want to consider that the current AICS and mags will not accept the new 338LM CIP ammo. If you are going to reload than no problem. If not you should wait for the new stock and mags are available.
You might want to consider that the current AICS and mags will not accept the new 338LM CIP ammo. If you are going to reload than no problem. If not you should wait for the new stock and mags are available.
Re: 338 lapua
Shooting the .338LM is the most fun that you can have with your clothes on.
That being said, forget the cost the gun and accessories, that's fixed.
Here's my PGWDTI Timberwolf.
As I bought mine. This is as issued to the Canadian Army Snipers, the C14, but it comes with the can that goes into the empty slot.
The ammo costs can be a killer if you don't reload. $115/20 at Cabelas in Allentown, PA. I've got it down to $2.00/rd ($40/20).
Shooting the .338LM is the most fun that you can have with your clothes on.
That being said, forget the cost the gun and accessories, that's fixed.
Here's my PGWDTI Timberwolf.
As I bought mine. This is as issued to the Canadian Army Snipers, the C14, but it comes with the can that goes into the empty slot.
The ammo costs can be a killer if you don't reload. $115/20 at Cabelas in Allentown, PA. I've got it down to $2.00/rd ($40/20).
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well so far I have decided to go with AICS frame, Saturn, carbon wrapped, 30 in, medium contour barrel, stiller action, 40 moa rail and a custom brake. Going to have the bolt face trued and cryo treat the barrel. I am having it built by a friend, but if I am missing anything or I can make it "more effective" please tell me.
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If you are going with a custom action, why are you going to have the bolt face trued?
You may also want to check with the maker of your carbon wrapped blank and ask what Cryo treating will do to that wound carbon fiber.
A 20 MOA rail will get any serious scope out to the limit of your .338 and still let you zero close if you want. The 40 MOA base could potentially keep you from zeroing close and you are never going to use the top end of the range.
Whether you are having this built by a "friend" or a shop 1000 miles away, you should be working very close with that person(s) and make sure their input and comfort zone is a good match for what you are wanting. You will spend a lot of money either way and if she doesn't run right, you are going to want to make a poo-poo face at who ever built the rifle.
Regardless of new CIP dimensions, too many rifles out there set up for standard SAAMI lengths for the ammo producers to drop the original length offering. I'll put $10.00 on the table that says the new CIP is not even used 5 years from now. Lot's of people throwing lots of money at this trying to squeeze just a teeny bit more performance out of the Lapua. It is my opinion that the performance gained does not support the amount of system re-engineering that is going on out there. Lots of politics at play and very little real results at stake.
Just some thoughts.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well so far I have decided to go with AICS frame, Saturn, carbon wrapped, 30 in, medium contour barrel, stiller action, 40 moa rail and a custom brake. Going to have the bolt face trued and cryo treat the barrel. I am having it built by a friend, but if I am missing anything or I can make it "more effective" please tell me.
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If you are going with a custom action, why are you going to have the bolt face trued?
You may also want to check with the maker of your carbon wrapped blank and ask what Cryo treating will do to that wound carbon fiber.
A 20 MOA rail will get any serious scope out to the limit of your .338 and still let you zero close if you want. The 40 MOA base could potentially keep you from zeroing close and you are never going to use the top end of the range.
Whether you are having this built by a "friend" or a shop 1000 miles away, you should be working very close with that person(s) and make sure their input and comfort zone is a good match for what you are wanting. You will spend a lot of money either way and if she doesn't run right, you are going to want to make a poo-poo face at who ever built the rifle.
Regardless of new CIP dimensions, too many rifles out there set up for standard SAAMI lengths for the ammo producers to drop the original length offering. I'll put $10.00 on the table that says the new CIP is not even used 5 years from now. Lot's of people throwing lots of money at this trying to squeeze just a teeny bit more performance out of the Lapua. It is my opinion that the performance gained does not support the amount of system re-engineering that is going on out there. Lots of politics at play and very little real results at stake.
Just some thoughts.
Re: 338 lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: samson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On my 338 Lapua improved build should I have my smith install a credit card reader so I can just swipe my debt card before ever shot instead of inserting cash? </div></div>
When the guys I worked with saw my rifle (I worked on an Army Base), the standing joke was that it came with a USB port for the laptop, a CD of towers, steeples and water towers of North American, and that I would be on top of the water tower in my town popping a$$holes on the Base. I live an hour away from the Base.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: samson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On my 338 Lapua improved build should I have my smith install a credit card reader so I can just swipe my debt card before ever shot instead of inserting cash? </div></div>
When the guys I worked with saw my rifle (I worked on an Army Base), the standing joke was that it came with a USB port for the laptop, a CD of towers, steeples and water towers of North American, and that I would be on top of the water tower in my town popping a$$holes on the Base. I live an hour away from the Base.
Re: 338 lapua
Well tell me if im wrong guys, I have heard mixed things about carbon wrapping. I figure I would start with the cryo treated saturn barrel, and possibly have it wrapped later if needed. And it would be just ensuring the bolt face trued.
Well tell me if im wrong guys, I have heard mixed things about carbon wrapping. I figure I would start with the cryo treated saturn barrel, and possibly have it wrapped later if needed. And it would be just ensuring the bolt face trued.
