338 lapua

[JSCHIEFEN]

Any recommendations for a 338 Lapua rifle and scope combo. Would be used for long range "social work".

I've got a 50 BMG but its too much for my everyday purposes. Have 308 and 300 mag long range rifles and

would like to replace the 300 with a 338 Lapua. Have shot the Sako TRG42, Savage, Blazer. Any other suggestions

and also scope suggestions.

Thanks

Doc

[ShootfastRunfaster]

I have some data that will put your 300 out to 1600 + if you want it. A 208 AMAX will do it for a lot cheaper than a .338. About $1.20 a shot if you have brass to start with.

You may ask a mod to move this to precision rifle where you will get more answers.

Edited March 22, 2012 by ShootfastRunfaster

[Bill M]

AI makes a great rifle, but expensive. GA Precision does great work, but lead last time I talked to them was 6-8 months. I'm kinda partial to GA Precision. I used to have the Sako TRG-42 and it is a great rifle. For scopes Night Force, Hensodlt, Schmidt & Bender, and US Optics are all outstanding scopes.

[Retread1911]

I have a dealer buddy in TX that has the seiko for sale with glass loading dies brass and some projectiles. It turned out to be too much gun for me.

Send me a mail if you want details on his deal.

[frog51]

You can't go wrong with GA Precision and Nightforce. Worth the wait.

[Caspian_45]

Les Baer and Nightforce.

[Charles Bond]

You can load the 300 down to 308 but not vice versa. GA Precision but so does http://www.americanprecisionarms.com/ in a smaller shop with a much shorter wait