oldelkhunter
I am looking for something that is a little more exotic that the 338-378. Several people that live near me either shoot the 30-378 or 338-378. I want to have the new toy on the block this time.
I loved ELKampMaster's comment about the 338-Lapua not being a magnum. I myself did not know it's official name was 338-Lapua Magnum until bigcountry posted it.
The Sako rifle I am looking at retails for $400 less than the Weatherby Accumark. Like I said before I just want a new toy. I want something that not many other people have. The only down side I can see is I will have to reload for this rifle. I already reload for every gun I own so thats not a problem. The price of brass is high. Weatherby brass is also high. 338-RUM brass is cheaper but it is lower grade brass also.
In my humble but often correct opinion. I think big magnums are like pretty women. They both cost you lots of money to have around.