Thread: Savage 112 Magnum Target 338 Lapua Bolt-Action Rifle

It's not what you asked, but what do you consider to be long range?

Because for most beginners making an entry into "long range", it's rarely over 1000m. And a 338 Lapua is just an obscene amount of overkill for that. Unless you are routinely going to be shooting out to a mile and beyond, you'll be much better served by a 6 or a 6.5 something. Easier to shoot, easier to spot what happens down range, MUCH easier on your wallet.

It's ok, relax everyone... I'm from Northern Ireland, haha.

This won't be the first gun I will shoot. I'll be getting a .308 and a .223 also.

The 338 Lapua is a long term project. I'm just looking for a solid base for my own woodwork.

Originally Posted by Pommy

It's not what you asked, but what do you consider to be long range?

Because for most beginners making an entry into "long range", it's rarely over 1000m. And a 338 Lapua is just an obscene amount of overkill for that. Unless you are routinely going to be shooting out to a mile and beyond, you'll be much better served by a 6 or a 6.5 something. Easier to shoot, easier to spot what happens down range, MUCH easier on your wallet.

I'll be wanting to shoot it 1000-1500+ meters.

@eammon shoots ridiculous well have shot deer out to 600 with it I home load for it and every now and then u gotta tap the bolt open got to keep the bolt well oiled otherwise everything works as it should

Originally Posted by Padox

@eammon shoots ridiculous well have shot deer out to 600 with it I home load for it and every now and then u gotta tap the bolt open got to keep the bolt well oiled otherwise everything works as it should

"shoots ridiculous well"... that's what I want to hear... thanks.

I won't be "relaoding" for a few years to come. So for now I will just buy bullets. Are there any brands, that you know of that better suit the gun/calibre?

Buying 338 bugger that even if u can find it prob $15-$20 a round now have never used factory ammo in my 7

Originally Posted by Padox

Buying 338 bugger that even if u can find it prob $15-$20 a round now have never used factory ammo in my 7

Yeah, $15 a round. That price will concentrate the mind... sharpish, hehe.

It's looking like I'll be getting into reloading sonner that I was planning.

Yea not many places stock it eather