338 lapua mag build

CharlesRab · December 16, 2013, 12:45 PM

Looking to build long gun in this caliber. I was thinking about using 700 action but have read and been told it would be pushing its limits. What would be the go to action I would need. Been told to use the weatherby mark v.

Roughedge · December 16, 2013, 06:01 PM

Its out of stock right now buit this is what I'm going to use when I build mine.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts....aspx?psize=96

old roper · December 16, 2013, 06:37 PM

I'd use one of Kirby's actions and have him build it.

http://www.apsrifles.com/Raptor_Receivers_3H6X.html

CharlesRab · December 16, 2013, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the info.

FALPhil · December 17, 2013, 04:45 PM

I would go with either a Stiller 338 (already blueprinted) or, if you can find one, a ZKK 602 action which will need to be trued up. If you like the Remington action, the Stiller 338 is a scaled up copy, and if you like Mauser actions the ZKK 602 is a magnum square bridge Mauser.

I am building up a 30-338 RUM, which is ever-so-slightly faster than a 338 Lapua, and a whole lot cheaper to run. I am using a ZKK 602 action.

Bart B. · December 18, 2013, 10:32 AM

You could get a used Win. 70 and use its action then have its locking lugs, bolt and receiver face trued up. They'll hold a barrel and shoot bullets just as accurate as a custom one costing a lot more. And hold bedding a lot better than any round one.

December 16, 2013, 12:45 PM	#1
CharlesRab Member Join Date: July 24, 2013 Posts: 28	338 lapua mag build Looking to build long gun in this caliber. I was thinking about using 700 action but have read and been told it would be pushing its limits. What would be the go to action I would need. Been told to use the weatherby mark v.

December 16, 2013, 06:01 PM	#2
Roughedge Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: Monroe,NC Posts: 669	Its out of stock right now buit this is what I'm going to use when I build mine. http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts....aspx?psize=96 __________________ The man that die's with the most stuff win's!

December 16, 2013, 06:37 PM	#3
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	I'd use one of Kirby's actions and have him build it. http://www.apsrifles.com/Raptor_Receivers_3H6X.html __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

December 17, 2013, 04:45 PM	#5
FALPhil Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2007 Location: Racoon City Posts: 934	I would go with either a Stiller 338 (already blueprinted) or, if you can find one, a ZKK 602 action which will need to be trued up. If you like the Remington action, the Stiller 338 is a scaled up copy, and if you like Mauser actions the ZKK 602 is a magnum square bridge Mauser. I am building up a 30-338 RUM, which is ever-so-slightly faster than a 338 Lapua, and a whole lot cheaper to run. I am using a ZKK 602 action. __________________ _____________________________________________ Questions about 7.62 NATO and 308 Winchester? Click here.

December 16, 2013, 08:40 PM	#4
CharlesRab Member Join Date: July 24, 2013 Posts: 28	Thanks for the info.

December 18, 2013, 10:32 AM	#6
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	You could get a used Win. 70 and use its action then have its locking lugs, bolt and receiver face trued up. They'll hold a barrel and shoot bullets just as accurate as a custom one costing a lot more. And hold bedding a lot better than any round one.