Will basic magnum brass work for 338 lapua?

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20 November 2013, 03:53

Dago Red

Will basic magnum brass work for 338 lapua?

Hey guys,

I have a bunch of brass I had purchased for when I was going to have a 416 Taylor with a longer neck. It is basic magnum brass (I think barnes brand maybe?) I have probably 100 rounds of it. I was just going to sell it but a buddy of mine just got a 338 lapua. I could give it to him but don't know if it is long enough or would work for the lapua?

Thanks guys.

Red

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20 November 2013, 04:09

ramrod340

338 Lapua is 2.724" However the head is .590 not the .532 of your brass.

As usual just my $.02
Paul K

20 November 2013, 04:10

Texas Killartist

I believe the Lapua has a larger head diameter and is a beltless cartridge.
Not something I would attempt.

20 November 2013, 05:58

RIP

Absolutely won't work except in a parallel universe,
and if you try it, you might not make it back out of the wormhole.

It is an order of magnitude worse than what Gert is doing here:

http://forums.accuratereloadin...2511043/m/7181041491