I have a .338LM in Remington 700. It came with a 26"barrel and muzzle brake. My load is TSX 285gr bullet over 92gr of Retumbo in Lapua brass. I did change out the trigger and put a Timney in it. I put an S&B 5-25X56 scope on it... Very accurate.
Factory 338 Lapua carry rifle for hunting?
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KAMIKAZE BOB
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I used to have the Savage 110BA in 338 Lapua. After attaching a Terminator T4 (aka - American Precision Fat Bastard) Gen 1 muzzlebrake, I got my reloads down to same hole at 100yds, about 1/4" at 200yds, and 1.75" groups at 600yds (under .29 moa). I found the Savage to be the most accurate 338 Lapua I've ever shot (and big bang for the money!). I sold it because of the frequent brass sticking in the chamber (read numerous Forums on this problem of which Savage denies). Because no brass sticking issues were commented on the Ruger Precision, I then purchased a Ruger Precision in 338 Lapua to replace the Savage. Yes, even after quick firing of the Ruger, no sticking issues. I found the Ruger to be accurate (5/16" at 100yds & 5/8" at 200yds) but not as accurate as the Savage. I just ordered the American Precision Gen3 Fat Bastard Self-Timing muzzlebrake (updated version of the T4 brake). According a some barrel makers, the muzzlebrake will affect the barrel harmonics, which will affect the accuracy. I found this to be true on the Savage. So, when I receive and attach the new muzzlebrake (possibly next week) I will be doing some range testing to see if the accuracy improves on the Ruger 338 Lapua.
I hope this helps.
six pack
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I'm another one with the Weatherby Mark V Accumark. I spent the extra few hundred and got the "range certified" version. It is an absolute tack driver with 250's and 300's but is just average with lighter bullets. It is also on the heavier side for a carry rifle but is fine for long range shooting from stands which is what I got it for.
whirlwindjml
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The Savage is a great gun. I've had one for years. I shoot 300 grain bergers at mag depth with retumbo. Out to 1800 yards plinking with it.
It's also manageable for lugging into places. It's a well rounded gun for the thick stuff I hunt in where we hike a few miles in and lob bullets across canyons.
RUFFIAN R - NY
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Can not go wrong with a WEATHERBY- have 4 of them. Plus a custom one with a 28 in bbl= love them all. A little heavy but WORTH it
i believe the CZ550 was available in 338 lapua. gr8 guns!
ps, out of production now, may be hard to find.
Savage rifles' out-of-the-box accuracy and DIY friendliness are hard to beat.
javman
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Buddy bought a Blaser with match barrel and it's a well balancing hunting rig and accurate.
Never mind, we talked before.
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love blasers, but not an inexpensive, or economical way the go. 5k or more! i have more than one, and you can switch barrels, almost 2k each.
Sounds like that gun has problems.
brotherbear67
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Berger 250 Elite Hunters, Hornady 270gr ELD-x is what I've used in that weight with very good success. Still shoot the 270's in one gun but switched to 300 Berger Elite hunters in other gun
Professor Doolittle
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When my eye first caught this headline I thought my god is somebody making a .338 Lapua EDC every day carry? Lol
