Bear1142 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 338 Lapua or 338 Remington Ultra Mag (RUM?) I'm leaning towards the 338 RUM as the base rifle and brass seems to be significantly cheaper with no real loss in performance to the Lapua. Any thoughts? Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 458 socom!!!!!!!!! trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You're on the right track Erik. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) www.defensiveedge.net Shawn is well known in the world of long range shooting/ hunting, rifle building AND has a wildcat cartridge that would fit you to a tee......338 EDGE! Check his web page, google 338 Edge and search snipershide and the long range hunting / shooting forums for "other" opinions. Don't buy before you at least check out his offerings. You going to Multigun Nationals???? Later Patrick Edited September 2, 2008 by P.E. Kelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have a 338 edge and it is the way to go, brass is cheaper and it is right about 8-10% more powerful than the lapua. It is 300 ultra mag necked up to a 338. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Another vote for ANYTHING that Shawn does. He'll be building my next rifle. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 338 Lapua or 338 Remington Ultra Mag (RUM?)I'm leaning towards the 338 RUM as the base rifle and brass seems to be significantly cheaper with no real loss in performance to the Lapua. Any thoughts? Erik I say .338LM, that's what I would get. Oh yeah, I did get a PGWDTI Timberwolf in .338LM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 nice stick!! Wish I could get one here in the states! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 nice stick!! Wish I could get one here in the states! You can, just contact PGWDTI. http://www.pgwdti.com/ http://www.coltcanada.com/timberwolf-page.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) RePete, or any of you for that matter: What is the benefit of the spiral cut fluting on the center portion (only) of the barrel in the pic? Edited September 3, 2008 by ken hebert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 RePete, or any of you for that matter: What is the benefit of the spiral cut fluting on the center portion (only) of the barrel in the pic? The reason that the fluting ends where it does is that the step, just in front of the fluting, is the support for the rear of the supressor. The spiral fluting, opposite to the rifle twist, helps with the cooling and alleviates some of the torque on the barrel when fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohns930 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 338 Lapua or 338 Remington Ultra Mag (RUM?)I'm leaning towards the 338 RUM as the base rifle and brass seems to be significantly cheaper with no real loss in performance to the Lapua. Any thoughts? Erik I say .338LM, that's what I would get. Oh yeah, I did get a PGWDTI Timberwolf in .338LM. WOW that is a nice rifle! 338 Lapua is a nasty cartridge. If I could afford it right now that is what I would be getting. Just for fun. But I think I might have to be selling my fun rifle soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 338 Lapua or 338 Remington Ultra Mag (RUM?)I'm leaning towards the 338 RUM as the base rifle and brass seems to be significantly cheaper with no real loss in performance to the Lapua. Any thoughts? Erik I have been shooting and hunting whitetail deer with a box-stock Remington 700 LSS in 338 RUM since the round first came out. Observations: This gun shoots sub .75 groups every time. Virtually every year at sight in time, the first 2 rounds will overlap I never shoot more than 2 groups in a given day, the recoil is harsh. Instead of the push of a 375 H&H, it's more like a punch. The round is way overmatched for hunting deer, but with correct shot placement, it eliminates trailing. I do reload for this cartridge, powder usage is extreme due to case volume. All in all it's my go to rifle..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiCapMag Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 How about a 338 Norma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 it is too bad I never got to shoot it, I am sure you will enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiCapMag Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 LOL we hang out in the same places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 .338 edge is da shiznit for 1000 yds, but I will never shoot at game that far. Going with the 300 WSM for 300+ yds on elk and high country muley's. Still like that 270WSM though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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