Finally, a Savage worth owning...
- Thread starter 2bad4u2
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I think customer satisfaction would be rather low if Savage went this route. Leave the tupperwear stock for the economy FV and Stevens 200 lines.
Have you ever shot anything even close to the recoil level of a .338 LM? A cheap poor quality stock will not last, nor will it effectively help reduce the level of felt recoil to the shooter.
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
The 338 LM is a 'black rifle' cartridge.
What else is there to know????
The big negative voiced is the belt BUT the US still uses the 300WM so ??????
You forgot the 338 RUM, 338 Edge, 338 Mystic, Tomahawk, Lazz's, 338-416 Rigby improved etc.
The 338-416 Rigby is interesting as this design was one developed at the same time the LM was being dreamt up in the US.
Jerry
What else is there to know????
The big negative voiced is the belt BUT the US still uses the 300WM so ??????
You forgot the 338 RUM, 338 Edge, 338 Mystic, Tomahawk, Lazz's, 338-416 Rigby improved etc.
The 338-416 Rigby is interesting as this design was one developed at the same time the LM was being dreamt up in the US.
Jerry
- Location
- Sudbury, On
I'd do a .338 Edge over a LM, but that's just me.
A HS Precision stock is generally considered to be a quality made stock, however, the OEM stock Remington uses on this particular rifle wouldn't be my first choice despite it being adequate for the job.
Admittedly, I have no experience with the Accustock but reviews of it are mixed at best. There's no free lunch as the saying goes. If you want "inexpensive" you normally are giving up something in return for the difference in price - meaning quality.
Whatever stock they decide to use is going to have to be tough as nails and capable of being extremely durable over the long haul. Given Savage's history I'm just not personally convinced that the Accustock is up to the task.
The best thing Savage did for its LE lineup's "street creds" up was outfitting its rifles with HS Precision and MacMillan stocks. I like the design of most of their laminate stocks as well.
That's a matter of opinion. And IMO its just a tupperware stock with a tin lid.
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
Have played with a few and the Accustock is based on the same alum chassis system as the HS and Choate. Same material. Similar strengths.
Similar weakness. One bonus feature - the accuwedge that does offer a benefit.
The stock is rigid enough to survive alot of shooting with a LM. Metal to metal contact of the recoil lug is BETTER then most other aftermarket stocks.
However, like all aftermarket stocks, proper bedding is required to get the most from the product.
Jerry
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
That's because you're a contrarian. I'll spell it out for you.
340 Weatherby - Slower than the 338 Lapua, freebore makes it less accurate, brass has the "Weatherby" name on it and as such is pricey and the belt is passé.
338-378 Wby - Again with the freebore. Barrel life woes and again with the pricey brass and the passé best.
334 OKH - no one gives a flying rat about Elmer's wildcat anymore. Come to think of it, not many did at the time.
338 Edge - Just a hair slower than the Lapua but probably the best alternative. Fits in more non-custom actions than the Lapua and with less surgery to make it feed reliably.
338 RUM - Just a step behind the 338 Edge. Same benefits.
338 Tomahawk - Like everything Lazzeroni, very big, very fast and very hard to find brass for. A curiosity at best.
All in all, there are only 4 practical LR .338 caliber cartridges on the market. In order of speed from slowest to fastest they are...
338 Ultra Mag
338 Edge
338 Lapua
338 Lapua AI
In the purest sense the RUM or the Lapua make the most sense as they do not require fireforming. That's probably anywhere between 150 to 300 rounds you don't have to shoot fireforming brass. But in reality lots of guys say that there's not much difference between the accuracy they get fireforming brass and workign up for accuracy. Add to that a break-in period and the argument against fireforming is the least important. And since most precision rigs will end up being built rather than bought, you have the option to choose the action that best suits your fancy. As such, the 338 L.Imp probably makes the most sense for a LR precision rig.
shadow sniper
CGN Regular
- Location
- Quebec city.
By the way folks, who make this stock for Savage arms ?
My personal issues are:
1-if i need spare parts, where can i get them ?
2-I want this rifle, but i also need extra magazines, so will they be available ?
(some friends told me it's already hard to get the extra mags for the regular 308 Bas series rifles...so !
My personal issues are:
1-if i need spare parts, where can i get them ?
2-I want this rifle, but i also need extra magazines, so will they be available ?
(some friends told me it's already hard to get the extra mags for the regular 308 Bas series rifles...so !
shadow sniper
CGN Regular
- Location
- Quebec city.
In fact here, two guys has them, ans i was about to buy one, but i do prefer my A5....still waiting the .338LM...
