If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

[spersky]

If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum.

For extreme long range paper punching and hunting. How would you get it setup? What action? Stock etc?

That is my next rifle after my M40A3 from GAP. I figure I have about 1 year build time so hopefully I can order it soon. At least order by Christmas and I wanted to look for build options.

Thanks

 

[Pusher591]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

Surgeon Action, Rock Barrel, and Manners MCS-T4 (If thats possible) or maybe an AICS. I don't know much about that caliber and its options, just sounds like a good mix/match.

 

[2ndAMAC]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

If you are looking at .338LM I can give you a little insight,i have a SAKO TRG-42 and a RND 2000 EDGE SEMIAUTO IN.338LM, sold an ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL.338.Been into this cal since 2000.

 

[bohem]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

Do you have a place to shoot 1500y or more, if not, then a 338 LM probably isn't something you want to invest in, maybe, but still, consider it's costs vs. doing the same paper punching with a smaller (more affordable) caliber.

338 LM is great, however, there's other stuff out there if you're looking for $3/round and 2000yd or more. Some other calibers in the 338 family would be 338 RUM and 338 Edge, 338 Allen Mag.

338 Edge is a 338/300 RUM with a bit on snot on the 338 LM. The 338 AM is based from a 505 Gibbs case if I remember correctly (same as the 408 and 375 Cheytacs). I'm not sure if it's the Gibbs case, but that sounds right... someone correct me if necessary.

Before you spec a build, pick the bullet you're willing to fork the cash over for. Berger just released a family of 338 bullets which make up some serious ground on the bigger calibers for ELR, BC's that approach 0.9

Look through the stuff people are having built on here and evaluate what you plan to really do with the rifle.

I'm going to assume that you reload already, if you don't, then the cost of a well fitted 338 LM will soon be surprassed by the cost of ammo. Just to keep that in mind.

Welcome to the 'Hide

 

[Captain Kirk]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

You can build something you have seen before, or build something different. If you want to be a little different, Sako action, CZ action. Or the recently popular (and great) Badger or Surgeon LA receivers are a great choice as well.

Here is something drasticaly different to get your ideas going.
-GAP 338LM
-CZ 550 safari magnum action
-28" Rock barrel, AI brake
-McMillan McHale stock
-USO custom picatinny base

 

[USMCj]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

If you are going to be hunting with it, then weight becomes a factor. Choose a double duty stock thats not too heavy, and a medium profile 27" fluted barrel to cut some more weight. Everything els is up to you.

 

[marku]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

For field use id use a Surgeon action, for bench use id go BAT machine. Broughton or Rock barrel, Mcmillan or Manners stock, Jewell trigger, APA Fat Bastard brake, Badger rings, S&B 5-25 PM2

 

[spersky]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

I do have long ranges that I am able to shoot. I do reload so cost of ammo will not be so bad. I guess there is better/lighter hunting rifles.

 

[head2h2o]

Re: If GAP was building a .338 Lapua Magnum

If you are going more for hunting, why not go with something similar to a Rem Sendero setup. You can go the whole custom route with a Manners or McMillan stock and a custom barrel, but the weight and balance will be better in the field. As for actions, I love my GAP Templar. It is almost unreal how smooth that action is. Also, if you are mainly hunting, where do you draw the line between an ethical kill and the shot you are willing to take or that you are skilled enough to take. Answer that question for yourself, and then determine which components will best suit your needs.