Remington 700 338 Lapua mag...
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Well, I did do a little research into this subject. There is a company that for around $350, sells a bolt for the long-actions that will grab a .416 Rigby/.338 Lapua case head. Assuming you could find a place with a .338 LM chamber reamer and guage set it wouldn't be too hard. Search gunbroker for an old long action 700, buy the bolt and get a new tube reamed and you're well on your way.
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Here is a full rifle setup.
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_51_97&products_id=2739
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Here is a full rifle setup.
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_51_97&products_id=2739
I would be cautious of buying any 700 action for that kind of caliber that was not ordinarily intended for a magnum or African caliber.
Furthermore, I would not run that action in any flimsy Hogue stock. I would have it properly bedded and lug fitted to a high grade reinforced stock. Otherwise you will leave alot of accuracy, and reliability, on the table.
There's a big difference in energy between a .30-06 and a .338 Lapua.
Furthermore, I would not run that action in any flimsy Hogue stock. I would have it properly bedded and lug fitted to a high grade reinforced stock. Otherwise you will leave alot of accuracy, and reliability, on the table.
There's a big difference in energy between a .30-06 and a .338 Lapua.
Texas1911, I totally agree. Spend the money and get a good one like this.
Savage Arms > Firearms > Browse Models The model 110BA in their Law Enforcement series.
Sorry, I have always prefered the Savage to the Remington, so I had to.
Savage Arms > Firearms > Browse Models The model 110BA in their Law Enforcement series.
Sorry, I have always prefered the Savage to the Remington, so I had to.
I agree those are good options you listed also look into the MacMillan Tac-338 or oneof the A.I. models.
Oh you guys are crazy. But then again I think Glocks are beautiful, and also my Barrett 99. Maybe I am the crazy one.
The best thing about the Savages are the accuracy and the price tag. They usually run about half the price or less than a custom rifle like you guys have mentioned and don't give up much in the accuracy department.
The best thing about the Savages are the accuracy and the price tag. They usually run about half the price or less than a custom rifle like you guys have mentioned and don't give up much in the accuracy department.
I haven't heard any reports regarding accuracy, but it is using Remington's detachable magazine system which initially had feeding problems. Presumably they have those worked out by now.
I don't believe that it's in a Hogue stock, I'm pretty sure it's HS Precision which if it fits you is a good stock.
I don't believe that it's in a Hogue stock, I'm pretty sure it's HS Precision which if it fits you is a good stock.
I think I'd take a Savage 10 in a Mac stock in .308 personally, that or the 700 5R model.
.338 Lapua is novelty, just burns up barrels and components faster.
I don't agree on the savage being just as good for the cheaper price. I've seen way too many not feed right and not shoot as tight of groups as they advertise some of their models will do.I'm not trying to start stuff but if the savage was just as good for less money the military and more law enforcement agencies would use them.
Agreed, My dad is a mechanical engineer, ran the stress calculations on the load the action takes from this caliber and got numbers that concern him about this combination.
Exactly, there is a reason for cross bolts and enlarged bolt lock-up area. There is a mountain of shear load on the 2 locking lugs in the action itself, and the problem is that the load is an impact load.
The Germans even included a third safety lug on the 98 action (that Remington copied mind you) for the 8mm Mauser round, which is significantly weaker than .338 Lapua.
You know of many other cartridges that can get you to 1800+? For some yokel who only has access to ranges that max at a few hundred yards I agree with you. But there are real benefits to .338 LM beyond one thousand(which admittedly few will ever shoot.) But for instance I plan on taking some courses over the next two years at Jim Smith's place up near Dallas which has ranges out to 2000m.
I hand;ed the Remington 700 in 338 Lap at ShotShow. FWIW it felt good.
On Snipers Hide the Remington 700 in .338 had accuracy issues in its previous versions. Don't know the truth of that and its hearsay of the rankest nature, but its what I read over there.
On Snipers Hide the Remington 700 in .338 had accuracy issues in its previous versions. Don't know the truth of that and its hearsay of the rankest nature, but its what I read over there.
I have to agree with Texas1911 here. Have you checked the prices of 338 Lapua ammo compared to 50 BMG? Plus the 50 cal bullet selection is way better as well. The 338 Lapua has smaller cartridges beat, but if you want to go way better and cheaper look at the 50.
Can you name a single place in Texas where you can shoot beyond 1000 yards?
I'm more or less making a validity argument rather than what .338 is on the books. Honestly speaking, I'd rather be shooting a .416 Barrett if I am doing that kind of range.
You just quoted me pointing out one place in Texas where you can not only shoot 1000m but 2000m.
Spartan Tactical's new range close to Dallas.
