Re: Idea! Official DTA SRS, HTI, Covert, Hunter Th
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BugoutSRS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mikeltee,
I have the srs in 308, and 338 Lapua. You made an excellent choice on the rifle you bought. Break in your barrels properly, and get some good reloads going. I'm shooting my .308 out to 1200 with no problem, and I honestly feel it would do more if I had the room. The 338 lapua does the same with authority, but we are extending our private range this spring to 1800 yards for the big magnums. I have both NF and Schmidt ( currently got the Schmidt on the DTA). Either are very nice just depends on you preferences on what you actually want to do with your rifle. I could give you some tips on reloads that have worked for me if you like, of course you would have to work it up slowly for yours. Btw, i don't normally post that much, but posting my opinions won't help my shooting. Reading sometimes might but whatever. Be glad to help. </div></div>
Thanks for chiming in bugout. I have a NF Beast on order. I am using my Mark 4 Leupold in the meantime, but my mount is inadequate. I have had a DTA that's been on order for a few weeks but there's no tellin when that's gonna show.
I think I have my 308 under control. I have Redding type S FL as well as neck size dies, and I have the Lee collet neck sizer just to play with, but my primary will be the FL. I will be loading Varget, and have hundreds of VLDs and SMK in 175gn and 168gn. I am waiting on the FL die to begin my load work up.
As far as 338 is concerned, I am not sure. I have a Redding S-type FL on order as well as H1000, 250gn SMKs and Berger Hybrids on order. I have yet to order any 300s because noone is taking back orders. Damn horders!!!!
I would love to hear some recommendations on everyone's favorite loads to shoot out of the 26" DTA .338l.
All loads will be ran with Lapua brass except for a couple of comparison reloads in Russ' DTA .338 brass, since he is getting such excellent results with it.