ANY 338/408 OWNERS HERE? (Chey-Tac,Sniper-Tac,Allen Magnum)

01 August 2007, 07:37

There are several variations of the 408/338 or 338/408...I am thinking this can do it for me reeeal good!

...Around 3400 is possible with 300 grainers! YESS! So,any you fellas having fun with any of these and if so,tell me more!

02 August 2007, 18:17

jwp475

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02 August 2007, 19:09

boom stick

quote:
Originally posted by SAFARIKID:
There are several variations of the 408/338 or 338/408...I am thinking this can do it for me reeeal good!...Around 3400 is possible with 300 grainers! YESS! So,any you fellas having fun with any of these and if so,tell me more!

nah...its the 338 O.M.G.!!!
it is funny that i was not the first to think of it but it will be a zinger!

03 August 2007, 09:56

.366torque

quote:
Originally posted by SAFARIKID:
There are several variations of the 408/338 or 338/408...I am thinking this can do it for me reeeal good!...Around 3400 is possible with 300 grainers! YESS! So,any you fellas having fun with any of these and if so,tell me more!

Robgunbuilder has built better!! How about a 375/600OK! Almost 4000 FPS with a 300 grain bullet!

03 August 2007, 10:25

SAFARIKID

GOOD GRIEF! I should have known!!Now the 700AHR case is coming soon (Hint Rob!)

03 August 2007, 10:34

SAFARIKID

SEEK and you shall find they say....or,I say,build it and I will buy it!

OK,got a 408/338 ordered...Lightweight I may add for this type of Looong range "Tool"! All Carbon fiber stock and 32" carbon fiber barrel,titanium here and there,alloy bottom metal,should be about 11-12 pds unscoped!300Sierras at 3400...250s at 3700! Just what I NEED!....Now I have a New in the box HS Precision 338 Lapua For Sale(26" Fluted SS plus break,SS action,Recoil reducer in stock,all blacked out NIB! 6-12 month wait on these...Mine is ready NOW..$2700 Shipped

quote:
Originally posted by jwp475:
Go to http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/index.php
Ask your question on LRH and you will recieve the answers that you seek.........

03 August 2007, 10:35

.366torque

Yep! RGB is the deffinative example of a true gunnut! A 375 for a varmint rig is awesome! I hope he wins the lottery and can unleash all of his ideas!

03 August 2007, 17:47

perry

Safarikid,
You will love it. 338 is really the only ACCURATE big boy on the block.

Perry

03 August 2007, 18:20

boom stick

quote:
Originally posted by SAFARIKID:
SEEK and you shall find they say....or,I say,build it and I will buy it! OK,got a 408/338 ordered...Lightweight I may add for this type of Looong range "Tool"! All Carbon fiber stock and 32" carbon fiber barrel,titanium here and there,alloy bottom metal,should be about 11-12 pds unscoped!300Sierras at 3400...250s at 3700! Just what I NEED!....Now I have a New in the box HS Precision 338 Lapua For Sale(26" Fluted SS plus break,SS action,Recoil reducer in stock,all blacked out NIB! 6-12 month wait on these...Mine is ready NOW..$2700 Shipped
quote:
Originally posted by jwp475:
Go to http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/index.php
Ask your question on LRH and you will recieve the answers that you seek.........

way to go!

cant wait to see pics. groups too!

then when you get to cali there is a 1000 yard range here we can go to.

you sure know how to have fun.

be sure to try some of those cool gsc bullets.

04 August 2007, 00:53

.366torque

quote:
Originally posted by SAFARIKID:
SEEK and you shall find they say....or,I say,build it and I will buy it! OK,got a 408/338 ordered...Lightweight I may add for this type of Looong range "Tool"! All Carbon fiber stock and 32" carbon fiber barrel,titanium here and there,alloy bottom metal,should be about 11-12 pds unscoped!300Sierras at 3400...250s at 3700! Just what I NEED!....Now I have a New in the box HS Precision 338 Lapua For Sale(26" Fluted SS plus break,SS action,Recoil reducer in stock,all blacked out NIB! 6-12 month wait on these...Mine is ready NOW..$2700 Shipped

A 32" barrel. That'll minimize the noise a bit. The Lapua 250 grain Scenar has a B.C. of .675. Here is a list of U.S. suppliers. Or try here.

04 August 2007, 04:09

SAFARIKID

Thanks guys! Yes,and there are some Real High BC bullets coming out with a BC over .9!Over 3000pds energy at 1000yds...that works on most critters!

04 August 2007, 04:59

Jim Manion

For bullets, check with GS Custom. Gerhard was foooling around with some high BC 338's a few years back that required a 1:7 twist.

06 August 2007, 07:22

338guy

SAFARIKID,

I would appreciate some more details on your 338/408 as I have been thinking of building one myself.

Which action did you use?

Single shot or repeater?

Which version of the cartridge are you using? Do you have the basic dimensions such as shoulder angle, neck length etc or where I can find them.

Would you mind sharing the name of the gunsmith that you are using or at least where I can get a reamer?

Thanks.

Gary