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Lightweight 338 win mag?
« on: October 11, 2010, 03:48:42 PM »
Who makes the lightest factory rifle in 338 win mag?

Kimber is 6 3/4# :dunno:
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2010, 03:50:48 PM »
You trying to punish yourself for something you did???

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 03:51:32 PM »
no just love the caliber...and its  a killer :)
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 04:09:49 PM »
Yeah, on your shoulder -  if you get a light one - make sure and sight it in laying prone.... Youch.... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2010, 04:12:12 PM »
Tikka T3 lite in 338 win mag is 6.4 lbs... Anything lighter??
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2010, 04:12:27 PM »
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2010, 04:13:58 PM »
I  dont dude, i shoot a .338 and love the caliber, however finding a lighter one has never crossed my mind, i guess its cool though you could clap behind your back with your shoulder blades, ala Pat McManus
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2010, 04:14:13 PM »
ultralight weatherby doesnt make one....
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2010, 04:14:51 PM »
ive got one in a browning a bolt
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2010, 04:18:00 PM »
7 1/2 lbs is the lightest I would want in a 338 Win Mag.   :twocents:

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2010, 04:25:18 PM »
Just found out that tikka discontinued the T3 lite in 338 :'(
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2010, 04:39:08 PM »
I second your sentiments on loving that cartridge.  If I was limited to a single cartridge for all big game in North America, that would be it.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2010, 04:45:09 PM »
Browning Mountian TI in .325WSM
5lbs 12oz
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2010, 04:55:39 PM »
I doubt that you'll do much better than the Kimber unless you go custom. I looked into it myself not that long ago. You end up paying an awful lot just to go a few ounces lighter.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2010, 05:03:43 PM »
Browning Mountian TI in .325WSM
5lbs 12oz
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Ohh that might work :dunno:
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2010, 05:10:19 PM »
Browning Mountian TI in .325WSM
5lbs 12oz
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Ohh that might work :dunno:

not interested in the 325.
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2010, 05:49:55 PM »
Kimber=lots of $$/too iffy on accuracy for me to drop that kind of coin.
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2010, 05:56:02 PM »
Just found out that tikka discontinued the T3 lite in 338 :'(

There is PROBABLY A REASON FOR THAT....  :chuckle: :twocents:

I LIKE my .338 in the Winchester 70......I like my .416 Rigby in a CZ-550 Safari too!
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2010, 07:15:33 PM »
Ive got a 375 rum in Rem 700.... it wacks.. :chuckle:
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2010, 07:53:28 PM »
Maybe the T/C Encore in .338?
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2010, 08:02:08 PM »
Man I love that round but in a 6-7lb rifle it would bite hard. I would get the limbsaver and ported barrel to make it shootable.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2010, 08:04:36 PM »
.338 + Lightweight  :dunno:   The .338 weatherby vanguard with a synthetic stock is a nice handling rifle and it kicks no more than the .325wsm xbolt which is a small light rifle.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2010, 10:30:23 PM »
I've been really interested in getting a .338 ultra mag. I think its going to be my next gun...
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2010, 10:54:55 PM »
I love my Ruger 338, don't know the weight, don't care. Go hiking and lose a few pounds to make up the difference. :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #24 on: October 12, 2010, 08:06:38 AM »
I have a Savage model 16 in a 338 win mag and it is factory at 7 5/8lbs (no scope or rings). Mine is plenty light enough for me, but I was used to hunting with an old 12 or so lb 30-06. So 8 1/2 (with scope) feels great!!!

A guy I hunt with has a Sako that is in the low to mid 6 lb range in a 300 win mag (nice gun!!), so they might make it in a 338 win mag, Not sure.

I agree, 338 win mag is a great caliber/cartidge.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2010, 10:09:33 PM »
my brother in law uses a featherlite model 70 in .338. I don't know the weight but its a killer to target shoot, however he assures me when you're shooting at an elk no pain is involved!

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2010, 10:38:04 PM »
I have a Sako that weighs in at 6.75 lbs.  I was able to shoot it accurately during load testing from a bench without a recoil pad and without a brake until about round 20.  Than I was flinching.  Added a limbsaver recoil pad and it is not bad at all, especially in hunting situations.  I am not a fan of a brake on any hunting rifle.
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2010, 08:28:02 AM »
I love my Ruger 338, don't know the weight, don't care. Go hiking and lose a few pounds to make up the difference. :chuckle: :chuckle:

That's not the problem vfor the guy who started the thread.

Know what yer dealing with before you make assumptions.
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2010, 01:21:27 PM »
Ever thought of a Ruger #1?

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2010, 01:39:09 PM »
Ever thought of a Ruger #1?

dont like them

just priced out a 338 light weight project....thinking on it.

Does anyone know how many fps id lose if i went with 24in tube vs 26 in 338 win mag?  IIRC its not much ???
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2010, 04:25:01 PM »
I've had both 26" and 24" .338wm's. They shot the load, 50FPS slower in the 24"
If I ever build another .338 it will have a 23" barrel.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2010, 04:48:55 PM »
don't sweat the barrel length....you can get fast short barrels and long slow barrels, and it will not be enough to make a fuss over.

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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2010, 05:13:38 PM »
Model 28 (The Ultimate Alaskan Rifle) - The Model 28 is our magnum action and handles the .338 Winchester size cartridges.  Even with powerful hand-loads, recoil is manageable and accuracy is astounding.  This is the rifle the serious hunter chooses when failure is not an option.
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #33 on: October 13, 2010, 05:44:49 PM »
Model 28 (The Ultimate Alaskan Rifle) - The Model 28 is our magnum action and handles the .338 Winchester size cartridges.  Even with powerful hand-loads, recoil is manageable and accuracy is astounding.  This is the rifle the serious hunter chooses when failure is not an option.
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
« Reply #34 on: October 13, 2010, 05:50:59 PM »
Looks like Remington used to have a "Ultimate Lightweight Model 700 Titanium" that was available in 338 Win Mag..........it appears that they discontinued it.  I guess they didn't get too many people wanting to punish themselves with a less than 6 lb rifle chambered in 338WM.... :dunno:
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Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
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