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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 03:48:42 PM

Title: Lightweight 338 win mag?
Post by: WDFW-SUX 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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Post by: Tony 270 on October 11, 2010, 03:50:48 PM: You trying to punish yourself for something you did???
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 03:51:32 PM: no just love the caliber...and its a killer :)
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Post by: Cylvertip 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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Post by: WDFW-SUX 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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Post by: 400out on October 11, 2010, 04:12:27 PM: :bdid:
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Post by: Woodchuck 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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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 04:14:13 PM: ultralight weatherby doesnt make one....
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 04:14:51 PM: ive got one in a browning a bolt
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Post by: bobcat 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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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 04:25:18 PM: Just found out that tikka discontinued the T3 lite in 338 :'(
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Post by: ADAMS 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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Post by: Buckmark on October 11, 2010, 04:45:09 PM: Browning Mountian TI in .325WSM
5lbs 12oz
:chuckle:
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Post by: yorketransport 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.

Andrew
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 05:03:43 PM: Quote from: Buckmark on October 11, 2010, 04:45:09 PM
Browning Mountian TI in .325WSM
5lbs 12oz
:chuckle:

Ohh that might work :dunno:
Title: Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 05:10:19 PM: Quote from: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 05:03:43 PM
Quote from: Buckmark on October 11, 2010, 04:45:09 PM
Browning Mountian TI in .325WSM
5lbs 12oz
:chuckle:

Ohh that might work :dunno:

not interested in the 325.
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Post by: jackelope 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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Post by: woodswalker on October 11, 2010, 05:56:02 PM: Quote from: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 04:25:18 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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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 11, 2010, 07:15:33 PM: Ive got a 375 rum in Rem 700.... it wacks.. :chuckle:
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Post by: highmuley on October 11, 2010, 07:53:28 PM: Maybe the T/C Encore in .338?
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Post by: demontang 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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Post by: Magnum_Willys 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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Post by: grundy53 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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Post by: shedcrazy 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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Post by: Skinnyman 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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Post by: 7mm Bob 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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Post by: tlbradford 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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Post by: jackelope on October 13, 2010, 08:28:02 AM: Quote from: shedcrazy 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:

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

Know what yer dealing with before you make assumptions.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: mebco09 on October 13, 2010, 01:21:27 PM: Ever thought of a Ruger #1?
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 13, 2010, 01:39:09 PM: Quote from: mebco09 on October 13, 2010, 01:21:27 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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Post by: Jamieb 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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Post by: high country 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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Post by: Buckmark 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.
$3,400 (left-hand add $100)
5 3/4 - 6 lbs
Title: Re: Lightweight 338 win mag?
Post by: Curly on October 13, 2010, 05:44:49 PM: Quote from: Buckmark 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.
$3,400 (left-hand add $100)
5 3/4 - 6 lbs

http://www.newultralight.com/HTML/custom-rifles.html (http://www.newultralight.com/HTML/custom-rifles.html)
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Post by: Curly 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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Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 15, 2010, 07:54:02 AM: if anyones sees one of those can they let me know.. :)