Anyone done one? I dont know why i've got this idea in my head, but its there. I'm talking 8 pounds or less here.I know of a few guys with 8.5 pound 338 ultra's that like them.
I've got a 9.3" #5 fluted brux here, an ADL game scout edge, A wyatts CFE mag that allows 4",a verity of brakes and lots of 338 lapua components already.
I was leaning towards doing a 338 norma, I called John Pierce and he says he has a TI action with a Lapua boltface, sooo..
So a few questions,this would be a hunting rifle, and am thinking of bobing the barrel at 24-25". I would like to still be able to make 2750 FPS with 300's. Possible? If not will an improved lapua get me there?
Scope will be a March hunter.
Just R&D, an expensive one at that so feel free to talk me out of it.
It is not a problem accuracy doesn't come from heavy barrels it comes from a quality build. A lighter gun might not be as easy to shoot and wont handle long shot strings as well BUT they can be built to be extremely accurate for hunting scenarios. For a lighter gun I would save weight everywhere but the barrel use light stock high quality aluminum bottom metal rail and rings and build away. If you plan on using that #5 Brux it is plenty of barrel just don't over heat it 3 and cool. I would go with the Norma you will hit your target range with RSM if it likes it.
