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Just finished a 338 Lapua built on a Weatherby LH MKV action. 27" LW 1-10 twist barrel Answer brake factory stock bedded with the first 2.5" of barrel solid, the rest floated HD coat ceramic Here ya go Celt ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hdrifle.com/photos/data/media/3/durbin_front.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hdrifle.com/photos/data/media/3/durbin_side.jpg) 3 shots at 100 yards. Prone bipod, shot by me with Lapua factoru fourex ammo 260 GR. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hdrifle.com/photos/data/media/3/group_durbin.jpg)
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Very nice rig. I have a friend that has a 338 lapua, built on a Sako action, its one of best rifles I have ever shot. Ive seen it do some bad things to free range Audad sheep at distances well over 400 yards. Nice rifle.
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a neat, clean shooting machine.
abiding in Him,
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Comming outa your place I knew she would shoot. But the bolt handle is on the wrong side !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Question about the muzzle brake tho - is that machined out of the barrel blank or just a seamless install of a threaded MB?
Looks like you machined it - similar I would think to the way Mr. Sisk put on one his tester he blew the end off of. 2nd pressure spike did it in.
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The brake screws off. It is an Answer brake. I left it a little over sized instead of matching the barrel conture so she would be tougher for that big ass 338 lm
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Dang, and here I thought it was gonna be my .30-06 Sako <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Flinch
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Celt, you're getting me excited to see my 7mm saum you're doing up for me! I should be getting the stock in the next day or so and it'll be off to you asap!
VERY cool!
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Flinch,
You still haven't got your Sako back from Celt???
Was hoping to see a write up on that Finnish rig...
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two weeks tops it will be done.
We are behind.
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Celt, Unless you have enough for everyone, you should not be showing it around! (grin) Super looking tool and I am sure it will get the job done for some lucky guy! TM
Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~
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Celt - I have a buddy 9well he is my boss) looking for another AR - saw you were offering them now- I was wondering whats the ETA on a price?
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Teal, Drop us an email with what he wants in detail. We can shoot you a price and ETA then hdrifles@delrio.comCelt
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Celt,
Thats one interesting rifle. Love to know the story behind it and the intended use....
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Roger that. I go to work in like 10 mins so I'll let him know and give him you email addy. I am sure he would be able to tell you better than me. I would guess it will be along the lines of an m4 with flat top and in the new 6.8 (?) mm round. Painted in digi-flauge too I am sure.
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Celt,
Thats one interesting rifle. Love to know the story behind it and the intended use.... The 338 was built for a docor in CO. He is bringing it to Africa this comming week. This trip, on of many there he aid, he wanted to do some long range stuff hunting as well as having the power and factory load with the proper bullets to take lion, Croc and Hippo at closer ranges. The forex ammo is awsome for hunting. It holds togetther superbly, yet expands. This was the only reason he built this rifle, for this particular trip to Africa. I may have to build me one like someday, but getting the donor action is rediculously expesive for what it is. I am not a big fan of the MKV action, but it would be fine for a hunter. They just want far, far too much money for the Weatherby name. M aybe I will design an action simular to the MK V but with 3 big lugs and and a totaly different recoil lug system. Other than that, it is a decent action LOL. Celt
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Celt,
First, absolutely beautiful rifle! Secondly what type of scope is that? Lastly You very well may be on too something with your take on the wby action, if it was reasonably priced I'd bet it would do well.
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that is a GREAT looking rifle !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Slo - go to his web site and check out some of th ecammo that man can do - Really effective digi-flauge and the like - I spent hours drooling ove the AICS stocked 338's in the digi-cammo. Great stuff- really is tactical-gun-porn for a rifle loonie!
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Flinch,
Well, it's been over 3 weeks so how is that Sako '06 shooting???
We need details,details man...
James
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Yea, inquiring minds want to know! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> What load are you going to hunt with? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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