Gunsmithing Rechambering .338 Lapua to 33XC

[Waldemar54]

Is rechambering .338 Lapua to 33XC an option?

 

[NICETRY]

I believe so. I have a friend running a 33XC and since brass is not available just yet he plunged his reamer in short and just fire formed 338 Lapua brass so he can shoot it for now. Once the brass shows up he will finish chamber for 33XC. But I’d call David Tubb just to verify.

 

[Waldemar54]

Very optimistic news. Thank you.

 

[harry_x1]

My gunsmith told me that LM case is slightly wider (broader) vs 33xc. This makes the exercise not worth doing, per his opinion. I ended up getting a new barrel, per his reco.

 

[47chevycoe]

I could be wrong, but I thought David Tubb designed the 33xc with rechambering from a 338L barrel in mind.

 

[Wannashootit]

EDIT: Just saw this is necro thread. Never mind...