.50, .338 Lapua or stick to my .308's and practice?

The cost of ammo for either will seriously hurt. .50 cal runs $12 - $15 per shot. .338 Lapua runs about $8 per shot. Plus shipping.
 
I really like the idea of getting this .50 and fire off the 200 rounds it comes with for snitz and giggles and then sell it ... however, I am really liking the idea of a .338 Lapua ... just wondering which one to go with ... AI, PGW, TRG, custom as I'm learning already about reloading and cost is not a factor in my hobbies ... plus I could still hunt with a .338 lapua. :D Decisions decisions ... ;)

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA

p.s. to those that asked how far do I want to shoot out for hunting ... I'm not sure yet ... but want something that has the knock-down power once I've practiced enough to feel confident in a shot long range while hunting ... mostly on tuktu(caribou) and possibly next Umingmak(muskox) season I'd like to try from far out 600-800 yards?!
 
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If going mega dollar toy, then I can say the PGW is one of the nicest boomers I have seen shoot at silly distances. The SAKO TRG# was also a really nice rifle.

I don't know anything about muskox but know LR hunters who take prairie mulies with alot less then what you are thinking about. I doubt a cariboo is more durable then a 300ish lbs mulie.

Supercharged Hemis are a hoot but after awhile, they are just too much fun to go to the grocery store.

But we all need a bit of horsepoer in our life so have at it....

There will always be another seeking the same thrill down the road.

Jerry
 
I can supply you with accurate, timely, unbiased, honest advice if ever you desire. My knowledge pertains to the 338 Lapua Improved chambering.
Also have a buddy that I can put you in touch with. He has pounded many, many hundreds of rounds with his 338 LapuaAI.
 
Otokiak said:
p.s. to those that asked how far do I want to shoot out for hunting ... I'm not sure yet ... but want something that has the knock-down power once I've practiced enough to feel confident in a shot long range while hunting ... mostly on tuktu(caribou) and possibly next Umingmak(muskox) season I'd like to try from far out 600-800 yards?!
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With a 338 Lapua tactical rifle 600-800 yards is not a difficult shot. Either of the two species named will drop very hard at that range.

It all depends how close you want to get with the snowmobile before you lay down and do the deed.:)
 
I understand that a 338 lapua would have no problem with the distances I mentioned ... in the hands of a competent shooter ... I would like to learn, feel confident and then shoot that out to those ranges and past that on certain animals eventually ... I like the idea of trying out something larger than .308 also. I think I'll skip the idea of the .50, consider the .338 but need to read, study and figure out which rifle make I want in .338 lapua. :D

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA

p.s. that damn .50 looks like alot of fun though ... ;)
 
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50bmg is a different animal than a 338LM which is a far different animal than a .308. Both the 50 and 338 are very fun, yet for different reasons - consistent 1,000m shots with either one is more than possible. That said, the majority of my rifle trigger time is spent behind a 6BR Norma or 6.5x47.
 
There is a narcotic effect in shooting the 50..... Something about that THUMP and the shockwave that hits you ( and most people next to you on the line). I shoot mine about once or twice a year. Very expensive safe queen but even the GF forbids me to sell her.

Also the way the cinder block disentegrate at 500 yards is always fun...
 
Otokiak said:
AI, PGW, TRG, custom as I'm learning already about reloading and cost is not a factor in my hobbies ... plus I could still hunt with a .338 lapua.
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If cost is not a factor, choose the .50BMG. You can still hunt with it, in a well built rifle the accuracy potential will approximately equal any of the .338's

Actually, as a long range hunting calibre, the .416 Barnett would be pretty interesting, I think (.50BMG necked-down)
 
If you can afford the 50 go for it. You can always buy a reloading kit and reload the 200 rounds the rifle came with. Bullets are expensive and it burns a pile of powder, but when one goes off...

You can also get a few different bullets if you are concerned with useing a A-max for hunting. Barnes makes a tsx for the 50, and matrix makes a couple, and they are Canadian.
 
Actually, as a long range hunting calibre, the .416 Barnett would be pretty interesting, I think (.50BMG necked-down)
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I've done some reading on this 416 also ... definately sounds interesting. I'm seriously considering a .338 though ... reading up on PGW's, AI's, TRG's and checking out some custom shops. I love the PGW as "catworks" on the board had one and I had the opportunity to shoot it ... and it's CDN made which I like ... however, the AI you can get a barrel kit and switch out to a 300 which is interesting. Decisions, decisions ... :D

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA
 
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