Anybody have any experience with the Rem. MLR in .338 Lapua? I've been looking into getting one for plinking and most likely some swine eradication. These guns seem cheap and am wondering if they're as accurate as some of the others?
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BUddy of mine has a .338 Lapua set up for long range stuff and is deadly. His is a heavy gun, but designed that way for what he does.
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a .338 lapua for plinking.... now there's an interesting comment.
have you looked at ammo costs for the lapua yet?
ballistically, it's incredible. accurate to 1500 yards or more.... still carries almost 1000 ft/lbs of energy to 1600 yards.
have you looked at the ammo cost yet?
I have two friends with the lapua, and they are great guns, but I settled with a .300 win mag, as I really never see myself taking shots past 1200 yards...
amo cost is about 1/3 for the 300 win mag as the lapua.
no idea on the accuracy of that particular rifle though.Comment
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$120 for 20 rds ($6 a round) better have deep pockets for plinking
the 338 L uses @ 92.0 grs of powder under a 250 gr bullet
if you're gonna do it , do it BIG
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My deer hunting rig is a .300 Wby. I really want something to shoot and want to get into long range shooting. I've looked into ammo prices and they're high, but Im not too worried about it. I just think it would be awesome to shoot at 1000+ yards.Comment
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I'm going to do it. I'm just trying to figure out which gun to buy or to go custom.Comment
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X2Originally posted by kyle1974 View Post
If you're looking for a hog gun or a "plinker," the lapua is about as appropriate as a 500 Nitro Express. Get a standard caliber that you can buy cheap or relatively affordable ammo for.Comment
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Talk to Bill at TacPro in Mingus if your gonna pony up for a 338 Lapua. He knows his stuff!!
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If I was worried about the cost of the ammo I wouldn't consider getting this gun. Some guys drive $50,000 diesel trucks that'll never see a trailer behind them. Some guys like to put $4000 worth of rims and tires on their trucks, just for the looks. Sure, it won't be cheap but I'll have a gun that I can make 1000+ yard shots. It's not going to be a hunting gun, it's simply going to be for long range target shooting. I have plenty of guns in standard calibers, but I want something a little different, something that not everybody has.Originally posted by Horitexan View PostComment
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http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...s.php?ubb=cfrm
my other home besides TBH
They will be able to answer any question you will ever have about the .338 Lapua also the 6.5x47 LapuaComment
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338LM will be the right ticket for you then
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I'm sure the remington is a good gun. Savage is making a factory 338 lapua too. If you are going to look at at custom gun then you might want to look at building a 6.5 x 284. It'll shoot a 140gr bullet flatter to 1,000 yards than a 300 win mag without much recoil. If you are going to be plinking for fun then recoil might be a consideration. My 300 win mag shoots nice, but it weighs close to 15lbs or more. I've never shot the 338 lapua, but everyone I've talked to says you have to have a muzzle brake on it. Have fun with whatever you decide.Comment
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I myself am considering .338 Lapua as well. I have been doing some reading on the Savages and I think you should do yourself a favor take a good look at them. I feel they are the most accurate factory guns made. This round is awesome who cares if its for hogs, plinking, deer, elk, moose, cape buffalo, lion, terrorists, and so on. You get my point you should have to justify buying one to anyone on here, if you want one and can afford it then by all means drop the hammer! Have fun and show us some pics.Comment
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