Hey guys, I will be receiving my big 338 Lupa Magnum Improved. It's also known as the 338 Yogi, which was developed by Dave Tooley. I will need a good fire form load. I know there are a few, on LRH, that have the 338 Lupa Improved cartridge, so I am hoping to get some load data for fire forming the cases. Here are the specs, on the new rig, if you guys are interested;
1. Caliber-338 Lupa Improved
2. Action-BAT 10", 2" Diameter
3. Barrel- Lilja 36", 1-10 twist, 1.750 all the way to the muzzle-Very Big!!!
4. Stock-McMillan 50 HBR-Color Green & Black marble-15 pounds of weight has been added to stock
5. Jewel 2oz Trigger
6. Tooley Muzzle Brake
7. Davidson Base w/40 MOA
8. Kelby 30mm Rings
9. Nightforce 12x42x56mm NXS w/ Double Dot reticle
10. Weight of rifle will be right at or a little over 60 pounds.
The rifle will be very steady, and I am curious to so how much she recoils. I've heard rifles this heavy barely kick and the beauty about this big baby, it will have a BRAKE!!!
I can't wait, I hoping this big girl is going to help me get in the 1000 and 1500 yard club this year. The 1000, 1500 and 2000 yard clubs are very difficlut to make. I would love to be in this club and join the others like Kirby Allen, Goodgrouper, ect. I admire these guys, it's very difficult to hit a small target at those ranges. You have to have quality equipment to attain these clubs, and I am hoping the big 338 makes it easier.
I am looking forward to receiving this rifle. I have been waiting for approximately 16 months, it was supposed to be finished in March of this year. I've been told it will be completed in the first part of Novemeber, I really hope so! I need to get this bad boy ready for the upcoming varmint season. I had this rifle built for the shots at 1000 to 1500 yards. The 338 Allen Mag will of course be for the ultra long range stuff. The 338 Yogi will fill the gap between my 6x284 and the 338 Allen Mag.
Now, all I need to do is find a rest for this big beast. I have a nice Sinclair Rest, however, it only has room for a 3" forend. The 50 HBR has a 5" forend, so I need to find something that will work without spending tons of money on a new rest. Maybe the good ol sand bags will be the way to go.
Regarding the fire form data, any info would be great. If anyone wants to throw in load data for the fire formed cases that would be appreciated too! I will be using the 300grn Sierra Matchking. What other 300grn bullets are out there in 338 cal. With the 36" barrel, I am hoping to get between 3000 to 3100 fps. As soon as receive her, I will post pics of the big 338 and my other rigs. Thanks guys,
Wildcat
1. Caliber-338 Lupa Improved
2. Action-BAT 10", 2" Diameter
3. Barrel- Lilja 36", 1-10 twist, 1.750 all the way to the muzzle-Very Big!!!
4. Stock-McMillan 50 HBR-Color Green & Black marble-15 pounds of weight has been added to stock
5. Jewel 2oz Trigger
6. Tooley Muzzle Brake
7. Davidson Base w/40 MOA
8. Kelby 30mm Rings
9. Nightforce 12x42x56mm NXS w/ Double Dot reticle
10. Weight of rifle will be right at or a little over 60 pounds.
The rifle will be very steady, and I am curious to so how much she recoils. I've heard rifles this heavy barely kick and the beauty about this big baby, it will have a BRAKE!!!
I can't wait, I hoping this big girl is going to help me get in the 1000 and 1500 yard club this year. The 1000, 1500 and 2000 yard clubs are very difficlut to make. I would love to be in this club and join the others like Kirby Allen, Goodgrouper, ect. I admire these guys, it's very difficult to hit a small target at those ranges. You have to have quality equipment to attain these clubs, and I am hoping the big 338 makes it easier.
I am looking forward to receiving this rifle. I have been waiting for approximately 16 months, it was supposed to be finished in March of this year. I've been told it will be completed in the first part of Novemeber, I really hope so! I need to get this bad boy ready for the upcoming varmint season. I had this rifle built for the shots at 1000 to 1500 yards. The 338 Allen Mag will of course be for the ultra long range stuff. The 338 Yogi will fill the gap between my 6x284 and the 338 Allen Mag.
Now, all I need to do is find a rest for this big beast. I have a nice Sinclair Rest, however, it only has room for a 3" forend. The 50 HBR has a 5" forend, so I need to find something that will work without spending tons of money on a new rest. Maybe the good ol sand bags will be the way to go.
Regarding the fire form data, any info would be great. If anyone wants to throw in load data for the fire formed cases that would be appreciated too! I will be using the 300grn Sierra Matchking. What other 300grn bullets are out there in 338 cal. With the 36" barrel, I am hoping to get between 3000 to 3100 fps. As soon as receive her, I will post pics of the big 338 and my other rigs. Thanks guys,
Wildcat