Help me build my lefty sniper...

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Hey guys, I need help putting together a lefty tactical bolt rifle. I have pretty much decided on an AICS stock on some form of Remington 700 but with little experience here I have a few questions...

I want the largest caliber possible, at least 308 but preferrably 338. The rifle will just be used for long range taret games with my buddies, but with my firearms as with many things I'm just a "bigger is better" kind of guy (my AR is a 6.8 for the same good reason)... I se some 700's chambered in 338RUM, but are these compatible with the AICS stocks and mags? Or should I just get a 308 to keep it simple?

And I have a local guy who says he could modify an AICS stock to accomodate a lefty bolt, but I have also seen another thread here that implied true lefty AICS should be available my now? (I was unable to confirm this).

One more thing, I just noticed a nice lefty Savage model 10FLCP-K 308. Is that model compatible with the AICS stocks also?

So how should I build this rifle? School me please... Thanks,

Chris
 
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.338 edge will get right with the .338 lapua but is cheaper to shoot. OK maybe <span style="text-decoration: underline">cheaper</span> is not the right word. LESS EXPENSIVE is more like it.

I would go with .308 though. Both of the above will loosen your dental work after a day of target games.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: M.45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you're just starting, go with a .308- it has plenty of power and accuracy, plus you can actually learn how to shoot it properly before you go big.

Then go full .338 LM!!!

(and of course post pics please.) </div></div>

Well, that's a trap I have learned to avoid the hard way... first I buy the cheaper easier of something, only to want the bigger faster one in about a month etc, wasting a lot of money on that unnecessary "baby step"... Besides, I already have a 308, but I inherited it from my dad and its right handed so isn't ideal for me to shoot...

What I'm really looking for is some tangible info regarding particular rifle models/calibers and their compatibility with stocks such as the AICS models... Thanks again,

Chris
 
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Well how much money do you want to spend on this build? I guess I'm lucky since I can shoot either way. I like to shoot lefty, but I'm just as good with my right.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ascendancy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well how much money do you want to spend on this build? I guess I'm lucky since I can shoot either way. I like to shoot lefty, but I'm just as good with my right. </div></div>

No more than $2k, not including optic. I figure a Savage 10 or a Rem 700 for about $800, and the AICS stock for $1k, a couple bills to the qualified smith to mount it.... It would be better to find one already build on the used market (or even new), but nobody I can find will offer one.
 
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Re: Help me build my lefty sniper...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chrisdm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: M.45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you're just starting, go with a .308- it has plenty of power and accuracy, plus you can actually learn how to shoot it properly before you go big.

Then go full .338 LM!!!

(and of course post pics please.) </div></div>

Well, that's a trap I have learned to avoid the hard way... first I buy the cheaper easier of something, only to want the bigger faster one in about a month etc, wasting a lot of money on that unnecessary "baby step"... Besides, I already have a 308, but I inherited it from my dad and its right handed so isn't ideal for me to shoot...

What I'm really looking for is some tangible info regarding particular rifle models/calibers and their compatibility with stocks such as the AICS models... Thanks again,

Chris </div></div>

Ha ha, it's not a trap to learn to shoot well... but I get what you mean. Regarding makes and models that you can get left-handed, AICS doesn't sell them quite yet but they will take your money to hold your place in line for a left-handed model-- though I'm not sure they are making long actions LH yet.

As for actions, I don't know any large caliber guns (338LM, 408 CT, 50) made in a LH action (surgeon, lawton, nesika?) Some have short actions tho.

I'm a lefty shooter and I find that when I shoot big cals, it's better to shoot a right handed action since all of your shooting is done in prone or supported on a bench.

Let us know what your do.

 
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Why own a .338 unless you have 1000ds + range to shoot at.

The cost is to much for most just to pinking with.

If you have a 1000yds or less range a .308win will do what you need.

Since you really have no idea of what you are stepping into, get a .308win.

The only action that works in a AICS is a Rem 700 style action.
 
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There's always the Stiller Tac338, I believe it can be had in a lefty version. Then add a barrel and optics of your choice. Of course with the AICS it would be over 2k though. I was afraid if I got mine in a lefty version and didn't like it for some reason that I wouldn't be able to sell it.

You could also check out Defensive Edge. They have 338 Edge packages, but they're all over the 2k also.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chrisdm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Well, that's a trap I have learned to avoid the hard way... first I buy the cheaper easier of something, only to want the bigger faster one in about a month etc, wasting a lot of money on that unnecessary "baby step"... Besides, I already have a 308, but I inherited it from my dad and its right handed so isn't ideal for me to shoot...

What I'm really looking for is some tangible info regarding particular rifle models/calibers and their compatibility with stocks such as the AICS models... Thanks again,

Chris</div></div>

This isn't an issue of cheaper/smaller vs bigger/better. The 338LM is a specialized cartridge for a specialized purpose. It has relatively high costs to achieve these objectives. It's not INTENDED to be a general purpose plinking cartridge.

If you want something "better" than the 308, step back a consider something in a 7mm, 6.5mm, or 6mm package like a 7mm-08, 260, or 243. These are progressive steps towards flatter, straighter trajectories with correspondingly shorter barrel life and thus slightly higher cost per shot. But these are still general purpose rounds intended for shots easily out to the 1000yd line in an appropriate and economically feasible package.

Of course, you haven't told us how many rounds a month you intend on feeding this rifle. If this is more about ownership than developing marksmanship screw the 338 and go straight for a 408 or something. Then you'll really be swinging the big dick.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J.Boyette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why own a .338 unless you have 1000ds + range to shoot at.

The cost is to much for most just to pinking with.

If you have a 1000yds or less range a .308win will do what you need.

Since you really have no idea of what you are stepping into, get a .308win.

The only action that works in a AICS is a Rem 700 style action. </div></div>

Well, the California deserts where we shoot is for the most part a "1000 yard range", and then some!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ratbert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chrisdm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Well, that's a trap I have learned to avoid the hard way... first I buy the cheaper easier of something, only to want the bigger faster one in about a month etc, wasting a lot of money on that unnecessary "baby step"... Besides, I already have a 308, but I inherited it from my dad and its right handed so isn't ideal for me to shoot...

What I'm really looking for is some tangible info regarding particular rifle models/calibers and their compatibility with stocks such as the AICS models... Thanks again,

Chris</div></div>

This isn't an issue of cheaper/smaller vs bigger/better. The 338LM is a specialized cartridge for a specialized purpose. It has relatively high costs to achieve these objectives. It's not INTENDED to be a general purpose plinking cartridge.

If you want something "better" than the 308, step back a consider something in a 7mm, 6.5mm, or 6mm package like a 7mm-08, 260, or 243. These are progressive steps towards flatter, straighter trajectories with correspondingly shorter barrel life and thus slightly higher cost per shot. But these are still general purpose rounds intended for shots easily out to the 1000yd line in an appropriate and economically feasible package.

Of course, you haven't told us how many rounds a month you intend on feeding this rifle. If this is more about ownership than developing marksmanship screw the 338 and go straight for a 408 or something. Then you'll really be swinging the big dick.


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Thanks for the info. I guess what I'm hoping to find, and/or to build, is something like a Remington 700 in 300 WinMag that I can put onto an AICS system. I won't be shooting it a lot at all, just for the occasional long range games with my buddies. Cost of ammo is not a concern, just looking for something with a little more punch and uniqueness than the typical 308. And left-handed of course, which seems to be the tricky part....

FYI on the wiki for the 300 Win cartridge, is a German G22 in 300 mag that looks like it is on a nice AICS stock, so it would seem that it is possible:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.300_Winchester_Magnum

Thanks again for the info,
 
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For a long range rig, going RH isn't such a bad deal if you are shooting from a bipod, or a bench type setup. A lot of shooters prefer going that route.

It would greatly simplify things. Get a 700P or Sendero 300 WinMag, and dump it in an AICS....
 
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