338 ?

[300Ultra]

Hi all. What, besides the 338 Winchester, will function in a M70 standard length action? By "what" I mean a performance .338 chambering other than the old Winny Mag. I had a 338 Win Mag a few years ago. Super chambering no doubt,but I was curious what else would cycle in the standard M70 with a mag bolt face. Thanks a bunch.

 

[cmillard]

you should be able to get the .338 edge to work. you may not be able to load them in the internal magazine though--especially if shooting the 300 grain bullets

 

[2644ever]

You could also use the .338 RCM and if you're not afraid of wildcats there's the .338-375 Ruger that's right on the heels of the .340 Wby.
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php?topic=25670.0

 

[300Ultra]

338/375 Ruger.....hmmmm. Very interesting. I did a little searching on the round and it may just have enough merit to get the job. Wonder what the C.O.A.L. would work out to with the 300gr. It would have to fit the magazine of the standard length M70.

 

[wboggs]

I have used a .338 RUM for years. It will group 5/8" at 200yds using Barnes X 250 grs. at @2986 with Norma MRP. My friends .338 Lapua is almost identical amd costs $2000 more.
The .338 Edge etc. gives very little advantage in real life.

 

[wboggs]

Forgot to mention that my .338 RUM is built on a Model 70 action with a 26" Krieger barrel. It is not quite as smooth as the Rem. 700 action but I wanted a controlled feed for my African hunting.

 

[300Ultra]

The 338 RUM is a real smoker. My neighbor has one. It's a shootin' sumitch. Regretfully, I'm stuck with a 30/06 length action.

 

[eagleI]

.338 RCM 185gr bullet 20" barrel 2800 fps. 2.800" coal. This is all I have been thinking about for 3 weeks now. It will be built within the year I hope. Runs in a Short Action with a .532 "mag" bolt face.

 

[300Ultra]

That's a cool cartridge. Be sure to keep us posted as your build gets underway. What are you planning? Sporter or heavy rifle?

 

[eagleI]

Well the Rifle will come in a Tacticle style at first on an AICS stock with "?" action and anything from a Heavy Palma to the new short "modified #9" #17 HV from Bartlien. I was even thinking of a MTU. NO matter what from the front of the recoil lug to the muzzle break/addapter is 20". Thats whats in my head right now. I have an Idea for the action but just waiting on the "company" to respond.