338 Lapua caliber rifle

Lazer Beam · 11-14-2003, 11:15 AM

Anyone have information on this caliber?
Barrel Life, Knock down power, reloading info, accuracy, and what gun makers carry the caliber!
I want it for Brown Bear/Elk/sheep!

bigbulls · 11-14-2003, 11:52 AM

I would like to have one myself. What a cartridge!!

AND NO BELT.

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It was originlly designed as a long range military sniper cartridge. Launching a 250 grain bullet at about 3000 fps.

Barrel life should be just like any other magnum launching bullets at 3000 fps. Accuracy, as I' m sure you know, will depend on the gun and bulet that you shoot.

As far as I know the only copmpanies that make brass for it are Norma and Lapua so expect to pay for it.

Dakota and Sako chamber rifles for it.

Here is a write up about itfrom Chuck Hawks.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/338_Lapua.htm

Lazer Beam · 11-14-2003, 11:56 AM

Thanks! I will research thier web sites for more information!