What to rebarrel to?

[its only light]

Hey guys, some of you have probably seen my other posts about my 338 lapua issues. I've been considering just rebarreling to 338 lapua again but going with a 32" heavier contour barrel.

My rifle is a savage 110fcp. I really like this gun and cartridge alot. Really it does everything I need and way more. After all I don't do any comps or even hunting really. I just shoot for fun and what's fun is to do it from as far away as possible. I started thinking if I'm going to rebarrel I should at least consider other cartridges. I do have 220pcs of 1x fired brass, and about 600 of the 300gr SMK so it would be nice to utilize that stuff although I could always sell if I decide on something else.

My main requirement is that my action can handle it. Otherwise I'm pretty open at this point. I do have other medium size guns like a 284 and 308 so I'd like to stay in the "big magnum" arena here.

So let me hear your thoughts!

 

[jonbearman]

I would stay the same and get a brux barrel in the twist you need. This way you start out with a premium barrel and no second guessing.

 

[firearmdoc1]

If it were mine, I would return it to Savage hoping that they replace the barrel to solve the current issue first. If you still want to re-barrel it after that you can always sell the new barrel.

 

[its only light]

Couple good answers.

Jon,

That was kind of my thought as well. The cartridge like I said is more than enough for what I do. I like the idea of having a custom barrel instead of factory. That being said my factory savages usually do pretty and it would be foolish to not get a new barrel even if it is just to sell.

 

[C. Collins]

338 norma mag