06 November 2019, 00:38
NMcollektorFINDING A SAVAGE ACTION FOR SALE
I have a buddy who would like to build a 338 Lapua rifle, starting with a Model 10 Savage action.
Unfortunately neither he nor I can find the action alone for sale. And Savage doesn't sell them outside of fully assembled rifles.
For you professional builders, can you advise me the best way to tackle this, or where I should be looking? Thanks much!
06 November 2019, 01:54
dpcdYou buy a complete rifle and throw everything away you don't want. Gun broker.
I recommend a 338 RUM for conventional actions; Not that they will blow up, but the safety margin is greater. Lapua case heads are, wide. Backthrust you know.
I know remington does it, but other makers, like Savage and ArmaLite, developed bigger actions for the Lapua.
Anyway, used rifles are the best place to get actions.
06 November 2019, 02:10
jeffeossolight years and cubic dollars ahead to buy the 338 savage and know it works ..
06 November 2019, 02:20
NMcollektorThank you guys. This is much appreciated.
I wanted to make sure there were no uncommonly known suppliers for this type of thing.
06 November 2019, 02:41
butchlambertquote:
Originally posted by dpcd:
You buy a complete rifle and throw everything away you don't want. Gun broker.
I recommend a 338 RUM for conventional actions; Not that they will blow up, but the safety margin is greater. Lapua case heads are, wide. Backthrust you know.
I know remington does it, but other makers, like Savage and ArmaLite, developed bigger actions for the Lapua.
Anyway, used rifles are the best place to get actions.
Yes Sir! You are correct.
06 November 2019, 03:30
dpcdJeff is right; the most cost effective way to get a Lapua is to buy a savage, for sure. I have an ArmaLite (first one built), which works very well.
06 November 2019, 05:40
jimatcatI paid $1k for the savage long range hunter in .338 lapua… you cant build one for that... they're out there.. I see them regularly at gunshows...