Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

[LineofDeparture]

http://www.onlylongrange.com/badnews.asp

Anyone have one of these? I think this is outstanding, and eventhough i have a TRG42 i feel the need or urge for some semi auto 338lm.... Any reviews? Any experience with this rifle or this manufacturer?

 

[TenZero]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

That is pretty cool. Yikes though, a semi-auto chambered in five dollar bills.

 

[cwillits505]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TenZero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is pretty cool. Yikes though, a semi-auto chambered in five dollar bills. </div></div>

^^^^ Im with you..

 

[leadbullet]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

I hope that rifle comes with a brass catcher.

 

[SGT TickleFight]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

If you look around youtube someone converted one of these to full auto. Gloriously unnecessary.

Next step - 338 lm belts from an open bolt!

 

[RyeDaddy]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SGT Ticklefight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you look around youtube someone converted one of these to full auto. Gloriously unnecessary.

Next step - 338 lm belts from an open bolt!</div></div>

Found it, WHOA!! That's a serious cyclic rate.

 

[green338 2.0]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

I wonder why it does not feed Hornady ammunition?

Here is the link to vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfFg5FRDubU

 

[SGT TickleFight]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

Maybe hornady uses a faster powder and doesn't provide enough pressure at the gas port? DI is pretty tolerent of different pressures though.

Maybe the bullet in one of hornady's offerings doesn't feed so they generalized that no hornady feeds.

 

[Jellybean]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gloriously unnecessary.</div></div>

I agree. That is epicly badass!

 

[Drumie]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

I read on some other forum that a lot of people were having problems with the Hornady 338 brass. Sounds like Hornady had a sizing problem with the brass. That might be why it won't work with the Hornady.

 

[madppcs]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TenZero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is pretty cool. Yikes though, a semi-auto chambered in five dollar bills. </div></div>

Funniest shite ive read in awhile!

 

[gyz77]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

I saw those a while back!! Looks to be very well made. I don't mind my 308 semi but for larger mag cals I'll stick with my bolt guns. Doesn't mean I don't want to shoot it!!

 

[WACADOO]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SGT Ticklefight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you look around youtube someone converted one of these to full auto. </div></div> The guy in the video is onlylongrange.com

 

[WACADOO]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SGT Ticklefight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe hornady uses a faster powder and doesn't provide enough pressure at the gas port? DI is pretty tolerent of different pressures though. </div></div> It isn't DI it's gas piston.

 

[LineofDeparture]

Re: Bad New 338 lapua Semi Auto

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Drumie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I read on some other forum that a lot of people were having problems with the Hornady 338 brass. Sounds like Hornady had a sizing problem with the brass. That might be why it won't work with the Hornady.
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I personally have not had any trouble with Factory Hornday brass/ammo in my TRG42 however, my podna with his savage 338 can not shoot any hornady Factory ammo in his 338LM unless he has a rubber hammer and ram rod handy. I handload for him now and don't have any trouble with any other brass . Once I F/L re size, trim and turn the necks of the hornady brass he no longer has trouble with it.. Im sure hornaday F&%Ked something up here.. but i really dont use anything hornaday anyways so i never investigated whats actually causing this. I did use the same factory Hornady ammo that was sticking in his gun in my trg with no issues........... That's just my opinion, I'm not bashing them.



As far as the rifle this post is about.... Damn it makes my mouth water... Someone said its chambered in 5dollar bills, but I have got my handloads down to about 1.20$ a round for 338LM...Using top components like Lapua brass, 300grn Secnars or Bergers, Retumbo and Federal 215m primers ..... You just can not beat Lapua brass.. Worth every penny...I wouldnt have it any other way owning a 338lm..