Brad,
<br>
<br>My current 338Ultra is on a Sako L61R action,wears a 26" long #4contour barrel and is in a heavy filled Sako Hunter stock by McMillan with a Decelerator. Up top is a Leupie 3.5-10x. I purposely built the rifle heavy,to negate recoil. It is a beautiful blueprint,served my initial purposes well and has me doting on the chambering due to that rifle's excellence.
<br>
<br>However,I'm thinkin' about another on a S/S SUCKS,dropping at least one contour and bobbing it to 25". It will go in a "regular" filled Remington Classic pattern by McMillan and wear a 6x42mm in DD's. I figure that will shave nearly 2lbs total weight.
<br>
<br>My intent for the second 338Ultra,isn't for high volume Varminting(grin). It is would be a strictly "Meat and Taters" Business Rifle,of the highest order. No frills,no fanfare and I doubt a whole helluva' lot of fun at the bench(grin).
<br>
<br>I abhor brakes and gangly gizmos,dangling from my rifles. I WON'T do it. So if it comes to my trading a bloody nose,for a well placed poke of Mucho MOJO and Oooomph,I'll happily ante up that asking price(it's been proved). In reality,I expect it to be very "do-able". My lightest 375H&H Ackley goes sub 8lbs all up and is not that unpleasant to bang around with,even while employing Full Throttle 270's(it's regular diet).
<br>
<br>I expect the lighter weight Ultra will recoil faster,but won't be much "harder",if that makes sense.?. My light Six-Bits is perfectly balanced and I sorta roll with it and she is FAR from abusive and I'm just a lil' feller! Hell,even guys from Montana can make due with it(grin).
<br>
<br>Balance and stock fit/design are critical factors,as you well know. A scope of MORE than "adequate" eye-relief is also a very major component in the friendliness category,in my humble opinion. The Remington Classic stock pattern by McMillan and the Leupie 6x42mm,are my bread and butter. I'm heap big familiar with both. In harmony,they suit me best,for dealing with substantial recoil levels.
<br>
<br>So undoubtedly,a lightish 338Ultra is a very potent beast,on both ends. I'll grant that. But I am thinking,that with my shooting numerous Factory 700's so chambered,my Hybrid HAMMER will not be any more abusive,in a diret comparison. Plus it should grant an even higher level of average accuracy expectation,will be tailored to fit me ergonomically and boast the best stock on the planet.
<br>
<br>I'd HATE to be somethin caught betwixt that 6x42's crosswires! Damn!!..I think I just talked myself into a new rifle!(grin).............
<br>
<br>
