Design a 338 Lapua-if you were going to buy one, what would it be?

[Rob]

I'm thinking on my next rifle (probably end of the year, early next year).  If you could buy/design a 338 Lapua, what would you do and why?  To frame the conversation, I'm not really interested in other calibers and lets leave optics out of it for now.

I am looking for something that shoots in the 1/2 to 3/4 MOA range so I can do some long range shooting out to 1,000 plus yards.  i.e. this would not be a field/hunting gun.

Questions to consider:
-Custom build from scratch,  customize a stock rifle, or take it right out of the box as is?
-Make/Model
-Trigger?
-Break or no break?
-Stock recommendation?
-Bipod options?
-bedding?
-Other accessories/options?

[chongo469]

I would want something like this......Went I went to sniper school in the Marines we shot a few different rifles but this would be my choice of frame....

[G.R.K]

Action- Lawton or Borden

Trigger-Jewell

Barrell-Bartlein 5R 28" with custom contour 1" muzzle dia.

Stock-Manners MCS-T4

Muzzle brake-Defensive edge

Badger Ordanace detachable mag

Bipod-Harris HBRS with S lock

 

[addicted]

Is that the MSR chongo?


Custome would be nice i guess. the biggest benefit would be a stock that is angled and cut to fit you. there are all sorts of beefy actions to start with.

If i were to buy it outright. TRG42 for sure. my buddy shoots sniper comps with one of  these and i get to play with it at the range. It's almost boring to shoot because it hits the bullseye every time. his is a TRG22 btw.
http://www.eurooptic.com/sako-trg-42-338-lapua-green-fixed-stock-phosphate-metal-finish-jrsm235.aspx

If I were on a budget, I would go with a savage. Forged action, great history of accuracy, and their 338lap's come with a muzzle brake.

there is no optics debate. S&B PMII 

[JimmyHoffa]

For what you are describing, I kind of like the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle. 

[jackelope]

My friend has the McMillan TAC rifle that he bought new. Apparently it's an incredible rifle. He keeps threatening to let me air a few out of it one of these days. 

[jjhunter]

Action- Lawton or Borden

Trigger-Jewell

Barrell-Bartlein 5R 28" with custom contour 1" muzzle dia.

Stock-Manners MCS-T4

Muzzle brake-Defensive edge

Badger Ordanace detachable mag

Bipod-Harris HBRS with S lock

 

I like everything here, but I'd change out the action for a BAT and the stock for a mcmillan.

[addicted]

Action- Lawton or Borden

Trigger-Jewell

Barrell-Bartlein 5R 28" with custom contour 1" muzzle dia.

Stock-Manners MCS-T4

Muzzle brake-Defensive edge

Badger Ordanace detachable mag

Bipod-Harris HBRS with S lock

 

I like everything here, but I'd change out the action for a BAT and the stock for a mcmillan.

does bat make a 338 lapua sized action?

[jjhunter]

Yep!  A cheytac action as well.  I've fondled them and they are thing of beaty.   I got a BAT VR repeater.  Amazing machining.

[Rob]

Good info.  I am totally out of my realm with these styles of rifle.

[rbros]

If you are going to go custom, you might consider a 338 Edge as well.  Cheaper to shoot, cost a little less to build, and has more performance. 

I would steer clear of the Lawton actions for now as they have had some issues since Barney died a couple years ago.  Hopefully they will turn it around, but have left a bad taste in a lot of people mouth. 

I have done many different blueprints, but the one that I build the most is the following:

R Bros Rogue Action
Broughton custom contour, 9.3 twist, 30" finish, custom fluting
Manners T2 stock
Seekins Detachable Mag
Defensive Edge 4 port Brake
40 MOA Rail
Jewell Trigger
Cheekpiece
Weighs 14lbs with a NF ready to hunt

Will shoot well under 1/2 moa.  338 Edge runs 300gr SMK's at 2900, 338 Lapua runs 300 SMK's at 2820ish range.

The ones in the back are the first designs before we had our own actions made.  They are built on Remingtons....still consistent under 1/2 moa rifles.

[whacker1]

I too would steer to the 338 Edge.

Defensive Edge makes a 338 Edge, but they get to be on the heavy side.  What are you looking for this gun to weigh?

[MtnMuley]

I was going to mention the Edge also.  Personally, I'd go with the 338 Snipetac.

[whacker1]

If you are going to go custom, you might consider a 338 Edge as well.  Cheaper to shoot, cost a little less to build, and has more performance. 

I would steer clear of the Lawton actions for now as they have had some issues since Barney died a couple years ago.  Hopefully they will turn it around, but have left a bad taste in a lot of people mouth. 

I have done many different blueprints, but the one that I build the most is the following:

R Bros Rogue Action
Broughton custom contour, 9.3 twist, 30" finish, custom fluting
Manners T2 stock
Seekins Detachable Mag
Defensive Edge 4 port Brake
40 MOA Rail
Jewell Trigger
Cheekpiece
Weighs 14lbs with a NF ready to hunt

Will shoot well under 1/2 moa.  338 Edge runs 300gr SMK's at 2900, 338 Lapua runs 300 SMK's at 2820ish range.

The ones in the back are the first designs before we had our own actions made.  They are built on Remingtons....still consistent under 1/2 moa rifles.

what do your builds like this weigh in at?

[Curly]

From his post:

Weighs 14lbs with a NF ready to hunt