Built a 338 RUM on a Savage Target action with a 32" Rock Creek barrel. Easily runs 2950 in all temperatures. With the Nightforce zero at 1000 yads, should be able to take deer size game to 2500. To date, 1600 yards with one shot kills is our personal best.
Is there better LR calibers...YES. Can I afford them? NO!
The brass for the RUM and Lapua last about the same number of firing (4-6), so, what you save on the RUM brass over the Lapua can go to other expenses...like LOTS of powder and 300 gr SMK's.
