338 Build options 700 LA

[806 guns]

As I picked up another LH LA 700 in 270 I have been thinking lets go big. I have a 26" 300 wm that I enjoy but want to go 338 route for a target/hunting rifle. 12-15lbs. I can get a magnum bolt and will be using a Remage type barrel. I see the Sherman line
338 Sherman
338 Mega
338 Max

338 win mag
338 edge

Plan to use either Sierra 250 or Hornady 230 eldx

 

[Phil Rizzo]

1-Sherman Short 1.95"
2-Sherman Max 2.05"
3-Sherman Mega 2.15"

Case lengths. Don't have H20 capacities

 

[Tiny Tim]

I vote Edge. Great round, widely available brass, and plenty of load data. Proven winner for hunting and can up bullet to 300 grains.

 

[HandgunHTR]

My recommendation would be either the 338 Sherman or the 338-06AI. That way you wouldn't have to replace the bolt. You could also go with the standard 338-06, but I am wildcat fan.