.338 Lapua Magnum questions
I'm thinking about getting a .338 LM. Would just like to ask a few questions.
How much will it cost to reload?
How many rounds will I get out of a barrel on average?
Would prefer buying a second hand rifle as building one doesn't interest me. Or maybe a new factory.
I just want to get a little more range than my .308, would I be better off getting a .300 win mag? Not really interested in wildcat cartridges.
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Savage1
Yeah I was kinda thinking it was a hell of a jump. 300 win mag is looking good, I'm just not sure how much of an advantage it holds over the .308.
About 4-500.fps in 150's a fair bloody advantage
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This is a cool vid from a guy on the other forum.
300win with 168amaxs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CrPe...yer_detailpage
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Yes it is. But if 1000 is your goal from the start. Then fhe 338 is your choice.
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Also, how would the 7mm practical compare to a .300 Win Mag?
Like.a.7mm08 to a 308. Same case lighter higher bc pills going faster.
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Not a target rifle, that is what my .308 is mainly used for. I would like it mainly for hunting but would prefer a heavy barrel as I would use it in F class on occasion, I don't mind carrying a bit of weight around when hunting.
Pretty sure F-Class has an 8mm caliber restriction so i think you will find you won't be allowed a .338. Also a hunting weight .338 will almost certainly have a muzzle break i.e. another bit of kit i don't think you will be allowed to use in F-Class.
Comfortably carrying a long range rifle round hunting is pretty dependant on the ballance of the rifle. I have a 10lb .260Rem with most of that weight in the barrel/suppressor that i carry hunting but it is not the most comfortable thing to carry. In comparision i have a 10lb .375H&H that is much much nicer to carry.