Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Savage 110ba 338 lapua problems
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="SidecarFlip" data-source="post: 873190" data-attributes="member: 39764"><p>I don't know why Joyce Hornady decided to build a 338 cartridge and not copy a proven one (like the Lapua) because it was Lapua that took the 416 Rigby and modified it for the 338 design. Always copy a proven cartridge exactly when making an equivalent.</p><p> </p><p>There are other issues with the early runs of Hornady 338 brass, all well documented on this site (and others) including alloy composition. I realize the cost was enticing (compared to Lapua or Norma/Nosler brass) but the bottom line is you need a quality made shell to handle the pressures and cycle properly.</p><p> </p><p>In Hornady's defense I swear by their 22 caliber pills for 223 flavor rounds and their V-Max and Zombie Max in 308 but the 338 is different animal.</p><p> </p><p>Your salvation is scrap brass has never been higher. I keep all my culls in a bucket and take them to the scrap yard once a year. Good for a nice 50 dollar bill and then some.</p><p> </p><p>Having said that. I believe that Hornady has redesigned the cartridge and possibly the issues have been resolved but I say why bother when there are much more proven and viable ones out there.</p><p> </p><p>I have reloaded a couple dozen PPU's that I got from Wideners for a reasonable price (compared to Lapua brass) and haven't had any issues yet, but they are only on their second reload.</p><p> </p><p>It's not a rifle that I'd take to the range and blow off a hundred rounds in the first place. One, even reloading them is expensive considering you'll reload 250 to 300 grain pills and enough propellant in each to fill 4 lesser cartridges plus the barrel life is very finite. Expect to rebarrel (because of throat erosion) after a couple thousand rounds maximum and much less if you are a velocity freak and load at the maximum.</p><p> </p><p>I sighted in my 338 at 300 yards, developed my load, loaded 100 rounds and put it in the gun cabinet for when I need it for a hunt. Thats where it resides.</p><p> </p><p>Nice to have one. Also nice to have alternatives.</p><p> </p><p>Have fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SidecarFlip, post: 873190, member: 39764"] I don't know why Joyce Hornady decided to build a 338 cartridge and not copy a proven one (like the Lapua) because it was Lapua that took the 416 Rigby and modified it for the 338 design. Always copy a proven cartridge exactly when making an equivalent. There are other issues with the early runs of Hornady 338 brass, all well documented on this site (and others) including alloy composition. I realize the cost was enticing (compared to Lapua or Norma/Nosler brass) but the bottom line is you need a quality made shell to handle the pressures and cycle properly. In Hornady's defense I swear by their 22 caliber pills for 223 flavor rounds and their V-Max and Zombie Max in 308 but the 338 is different animal. Your salvation is scrap brass has never been higher. I keep all my culls in a bucket and take them to the scrap yard once a year. Good for a nice 50 dollar bill and then some. Having said that. I believe that Hornady has redesigned the cartridge and possibly the issues have been resolved but I say why bother when there are much more proven and viable ones out there. I have reloaded a couple dozen PPU's that I got from Wideners for a reasonable price (compared to Lapua brass) and haven't had any issues yet, but they are only on their second reload. It's not a rifle that I'd take to the range and blow off a hundred rounds in the first place. One, even reloading them is expensive considering you'll reload 250 to 300 grain pills and enough propellant in each to fill 4 lesser cartridges plus the barrel life is very finite. Expect to rebarrel (because of throat erosion) after a couple thousand rounds maximum and much less if you are a velocity freak and load at the maximum. I sighted in my 338 at 300 yards, developed my load, loaded 100 rounds and put it in the gun cabinet for when I need it for a hunt. Thats where it resides. Nice to have one. Also nice to have alternatives. Have fun. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Savage 110ba 338 lapua problems
Top