338. lapua

[remington308]

Should i get a savage long range hunter in 338 lapua ($1300) or a Weatherby accumark in 338. lapua from cabelas canada($2000)

 

[warrenb]

Get the savage and spend the rest on a mcmillan A5 or other aftermarket stock of your preference.

 

[Max Owner]

I recently wondered about the Weatherby.

One guy at work said "they" are overpriced junk. I like the look of them but Savage seems to have the accuracy reputation going with their stuff.

Be nice to see an unbiased review of them.

 

[masonicshooter]

Get the savage and spend the rest on a mcmillan A5 or other aftermarket stock of your preference.

why not get the hs Instead?

 

[warrenb]

As I said, whichever stock is preferred. I am just not a fan of savage synthetic stocks. I think the savage is a economical (its all relative ) way to get into the 338 lapua.

 

[CanuckWR]

I wouldn't get the weatherby, its not in the same league as the savage for precision potential.

 

[MattMoser]

Have you looked at the Remington .338? The one has an A5 stock from the factory!

Don't forget about the Timberwolf, I love mine

Matt

 

[sask378]

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[sunray]

Look into the cost and local availability of brass and/or ammo first. $79.95 per 20 for 250 grain Hornady ammo from SFRC. $6.75 per shot for Lapua brand from HS Precision.
"...overpriced junk..." Over priced for sure. Not junk though.

 

[HKMark23]

Look into the cost and local availability of brass and/or ammo first. $79.95 per 20 for 250 grain Hornady ammo from SFRC. $6.75 per shot for Lapua brand from HS Precision.
"...overpriced junk..." Over priced for sure. Not junk though.

The upside of this is that reloading, which you generally do for LR precision anyway, really does pay when you're talking cartridges like the .338 LM .

 

[CST Grad C.Nixon]

buy a Timberwolf!!!!!!!!!

 

[remington308]

I think ill opt for the savage, my stepdad has one in 300 win, nice gun.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=savag...5&tbnw=253&start=0&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

 

[remington308]

in 338. its still only 1300 bucks and 9.25 pounds! i can even still walk around with it easily

 

[HKMark23]

,,,,, and 9.25 pounds! i can even still walk around with it easily

Christ !! You sound like some of the UK guys I've got workin for me !

"Sorry remington.. couldn't resist" .

 

[remington308]

sorry not UK, im native, farthest thing from.

 

[Shooter ----/]

My Lappy tips the scale at almost 18 pounds. But I don't care, I don't have to walk far to hit things 3 hills over.

 

[warrenb]

in 338. its still only 1300 bucks and 9.25 pounds! i can even still walk around with it easily

This UK boy thinks this native guy is making a pretty smart decision.

As a slight aside, I have read that Savage strengthened the 338 action around the contact area of the bolt lugs. I'm just wondering if anyone reading this has more detail? Fact or fiction?

 

[juanvaldez]

This UK boy thinks this native guy is making a pretty smart decision.

As a slight aside, I have read that Savage strengthened the 338 action around the contact area of the bolt lugs. I'm just wondering if anyone reading this has more detail? Fact or fiction?

Be nice to be able to just buy a savage action for .338 Make a very economical platform to work with.

Could buy a hunter for the action but who are ya gonna sell the stock and bbl too...

 

[remington308]

maybe shaw custom

 

[HKMark23]

Where are all the TRG-42 fans ? I'm not feelin the love !