338 musings

[RUPZUK]

Are you looking for a regular hunting rifle in .338" or are you thinking of a LR rifle? If it's LR you want then you'd be best served with a custom rifle and either the Edge or the Lapua or Lapua AI (L.Imp I calls it but it makes Timmins CRAZY!). The only downfall to the Lapua is it's tougher to fit in a Remington action. Remington does it, but I'm not convinced that their MLR is worth owning. You really need a barrel from 28"-30" to take advantage of all the case has to offer.

If you want a regular 338 for hunting as most folks do, buy a 338 Winchester. The 340 Wby gives you more horsepower, but factory ammo and brass bearing the name "Weatherby" on the headstamp are rudely expensive.

Thanks guys, you've answered all my questions perfectly.
And yes, I found my hunting rifle. A new Sako 85 Stainless Synthetic in 338WM is enroute.
The far and away rifle will be next, thanks for the education.

 

[griffin86]

I was considering a 338 until I saw the how short the barrel life is.

 

[BigUglyMan]

the Lapua or Lapua AI (L.Imp I calls it but it makes Timmins CRAZY!).

So only you will know what I mean if I say " I have Rick's L.IMP ??

 

[X-fan]

I was considering a 338 until I saw the how short the barrel life is.

What do you mean by short?

 

[Kevan]

I was considering a 338 until I saw the how short the barrel life is.

If thats the case then my 338 LAI must be the exception to the rule because its gone past 2000 rds. and still grouping better than anything else in my safe.