700P 338 Lapua
- Thread starter DRAGONSLAYER
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Airborn you win the test for spotting my BS post LOL. Sorry I couldn't help myself....yes this is indeed an HS Precision .338 Lapua Takedown. There have not been any takedowns available for a couple of years however we managed to get two in the last couple of months...both in .338 Lapua. The resemblence to the Rem 700 .338 Lapua is very similar except for the takedown mech and the longer (28") fluted barrel. Note how HS did their brake compared to Remington's. The unit with Nightforce scope weighs a little over 12 lbs ...and yes it is sold, $5499 (for just rifle). Phil.
- Location
- calgary alberta
The give away should have been the bolt, has a round knob, not flat, the safety on the bolt rather than the side safety and the barrel cone rather than the 700 recess.
Good 1 Phil!
I wondered who you would have gotten someone to do that kind of work and be totally finished up in 1 week. That person would have had to work literally around the clock to get it done with paint and everything. I haven't met that person in Edmonton yet.
Mystic Precision
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- Summerland, BC
Really depends on how you 'take the rifle apart'.
There are many switch barrel BR rifles that are superbly accurate. The barrel just spins on and off. If you had a stock that folded or came apart in the forend, why would it loose any accuracy?
Something like a Savage would also be made into a 'take down' rifle of sorts. Albeit with tools and guages need to put back together again. But it will go back together and retain accuracy.
Finally, you can take a rifle apart by having the rear of the stock separate leaving the barreled action intact.
The HS and similar styles found on Euro rifles are elegant and a nice solution for the big game hunter. Of course, accuracy requirements are more generous.
Jerry
There are many switch barrel BR rifles that are superbly accurate. The barrel just spins on and off. If you had a stock that folded or came apart in the forend, why would it loose any accuracy?
Something like a Savage would also be made into a 'take down' rifle of sorts. Albeit with tools and guages need to put back together again. But it will go back together and retain accuracy.
Finally, you can take a rifle apart by having the rear of the stock separate leaving the barreled action intact.
The HS and similar styles found on Euro rifles are elegant and a nice solution for the big game hunter. Of course, accuracy requirements are more generous.
Jerry
- Location
- calgary alberta
Thanks Jerry you beat me to the reply.
While not necessarily considered "take down" rifle, switch barrel rifles are just as accurate as any other precision rifle.
I bult a 308/260 switch combo for a member here based on a Surgeon action, that shoots REAL well, and the barrels can be changed in a minute with 2 tools that every hardware store would have.
While not necessarily considered "take down" rifle, switch barrel rifles are just as accurate as any other precision rifle.
I bult a 308/260 switch combo for a member here based on a Surgeon action, that shoots REAL well, and the barrels can be changed in a minute with 2 tools that every hardware store would have.
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
Ah yes, the hacksaw and crow bar barrel changer.
Very effective now that they have battery powered units.
Most convenient...
Jerry
- Location
- calgary alberta
Ah yes, the hacksaw and crow bar barrel changer.
Very effective now that they have battery powered units.
Most convenient...
Jerry
PLEASE I am far more sophisticated than that. A torx head screwdriver for the lock screw and a strap wrench to loosen/tighten the barrel into the alignment position are the only tools required.
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Summerland, BC
Just pulling your leg.
Love to see some pics of you set up.
Jerry
Love to see some pics of you set up.
Jerry
Rick:
You forgot to add that the screwdriver doubles as a pry bar too.
As Jerry says, let's see some pics.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
Not to break up the intersting posts... ( I do appreciate them though)... but back on topic.
Does anyone have a range report yet? Any problems or "bugs" that you noticed?
I'm looking at investing in something with a little more punch than anything else in the cabinet at this time, and this has perked up my ears.
Does anyone have a range report yet? Any problems or "bugs" that you noticed?
I'm looking at investing in something with a little more punch than anything else in the cabinet at this time, and this has perked up my ears.
I'd be buying one of these, like a lot of guys are, already budgetting for a rebarrel job. With that in mind, getting the chamber cut for a blown out sharper shouldered 338Lapua would be definitely my preference. So, to all of you guys that want to get your new Remingtons rebarreled, we've got both reamers both standard and AI.
lejarretnoir
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- 162km from Connaught
How much velocity difference between both? I've seen the standard in action. Looks damn near perfect @ 1,000yds.
- Location
- calgary alberta
My 338LAI spits 300 gr SMKs at 3050 fps I doubt that a standard 338 Lapua would get much more than 2850 with the same bullets.
The velocity is not the real advantage, the brass life is. This weekend my rifle will shoot the same brass for the 15th time, with not 1 case casualty and I have not had to trim a casing yet.
We found that the 300s have a far better trajectory than the 250s do as well.
To me, if you buy this rifle to let it FACTORY (wich i trust) it's OK and a VERY good deal... but R & R a new barrel, labor for trigger tuning and/or replace, bedding and so and so, and you are sure near if not over a new TRG-42 no ??? the TRG is smooth butter action, very good trigger, and to me, the chrome lined of this barrel rifle is good idea...
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