338 lapua mag
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The best information on this common question can be found here
http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/custom_actions/378_weatherby_remington_700_action.htm
BTW the 338Lapua has the case head size of the 378Wby, 416Rigby
Lilja is one of the foremost barrel makers around so they do know what they are talking about
Go with a Sako TRG-S ( if you can still find one ), CZ Safari ( about $1000), Weatherby MKV ( Synthetic in 30-378 can be had for $1350 ) are cost effective alternatives. Just toss / sell the barrel that comes with it
I cost is no issue go with a PGW .
http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/custom_actions/378_weatherby_remington_700_action.htm
BTW the 338Lapua has the case head size of the 378Wby, 416Rigby
Lilja is one of the foremost barrel makers around so they do know what they are talking about
Go with a Sako TRG-S ( if you can still find one ), CZ Safari ( about $1000), Weatherby MKV ( Synthetic in 30-378 can be had for $1350 ) are cost effective alternatives. Just toss / sell the barrel that comes with it
I cost is no issue go with a PGW .
Steve David
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Rem .338
Wait a minute Steve, what is wrong with putting a Big Black Chevy into a Honda? As long as you have a 12 point cage with 4 link set up, 33" tub and a shortened Ford 9" with with a good coil over set up, done by a very good chasis guy, that would be one hot little rod!
Wait a minute Steve, what is wrong with putting a Big Black Chevy into a Honda? As long as you have a 12 point cage with 4 link set up, 33" tub and a shortened Ford 9" with with a good coil over set up, done by a very good chasis guy, that would be one hot little rod!
Mystic Precision
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For simplicity, the 338RUM will do everything the Lapua advertises to do.
A 338-300RUM or my 338 Mystic will beat them both.
My guess is the delays is because the Rem has to go through a full meal deal development not just a bit of machining. Wouldn't surprise me if the action dimensions are made bigger just to make sure it stays together.
I would suspect this action would do dual duty as a tactical as well as a dangerous game action. Don't expect it to be in the same SPS price range either.
At those types of prices, I would go look for a SAKO or spend some more and get a full meal deal custom action.
Jerry
A 338-300RUM or my 338 Mystic will beat them both.
My guess is the delays is because the Rem has to go through a full meal deal development not just a bit of machining. Wouldn't surprise me if the action dimensions are made bigger just to make sure it stays together.
I would suspect this action would do dual duty as a tactical as well as a dangerous game action. Don't expect it to be in the same SPS price range either.
At those types of prices, I would go look for a SAKO or spend some more and get a full meal deal custom action.
Jerry
Long Range Canuck
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- Athabasca Alberta aka God's Country
Why re-work a 700 action when there are so many others out there that already do the .338 Lapua job so well?
I'm liking what you're saying here. If they do go that route it'd be nice if they made it big enough to potentially house the .408 CheyTac case. Gives you plenty of other options as far as upgrading in the future.
Why? How about cost? Availability? Compatability with existing, readily available aftermarket accessories? The list goes on.
Agreed. My next project will likely be a .338 UM or .338-.300 UM. I'm going to put that on hold now to see if the .338 LM thing pans out with Remington first.
