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TF Kilo · 01-25-2007, 06:02

I am in the market for a new rifle.

Primary purpose: Hunting.
Secondary purpose: Long range marksmanship training/competition.

I have scoured the board, and this forum in particular, for .338 and Lapua... vague references at best.

I know TR's take, but I have another thing to throw into the mix.

I'm looking at purchasing something in .338 Lapua. Everything I have heard from professionals across the board is positive about this caliber.

It also meets the generalized requirement of 2K+ Ft/Lb of force... out past 400m. The general rule of thumb for hunting in alaska is that 2k kills anything here. I tend to agree.

I have 3 rifles currently under scrutiny for possible incorporation into the family armory:

Remington M24A3

Armalite AR-30

McMillan TAC-338

I don't even know if the M24A3 is available for civilian purchase, obviously it would be without the can... although that would be uber-sexy, it's not something I need.

The Armalite has had good accuracy reviews from what I have read, although most of the reviews circle around the .300 WM variant. I would venture that it probably holds the same accuracy in the .338 variant.

And of course, the McMillan is probably unarguably the top dog in the contest.

The M24 weighs in scoped and loaded at 8.2 lbs with the Accuracy International stock system, or 7.2 Lbs with a H&S Precision stock. Scope model with the military issued system is a Leupold Mark 4 M1LR/T, 8.5-25X50mm, and I would be using the same. No muzzle brake, as it's designed for use with a supressor as issued.

The AR-30 weighs in at 12 lbs, no scope. No stock variant options. Muzzle brake is a miniature version of the brake system used on the AR-50.

The TAC-338 weighs in at a hair under 12 lbs, without a scope. McMillan stock, without side fold option. Elite Iron muzzle brake, removable for whatever you want, and McMillan will thread the barrel however you choose if you have another choice.

I know the ballistics of the round from my research, and basically I am tossing this out there to see what individual experience the board has with any or all of these different rifles.

Price isn't much of an option, because I'm willing to pay what's required for quality.

Thanks for your time.

01-25-2007, 06:02	#1
TF Kilo Guerrilla Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 213	Long range rifle advice request. I am in the market for a new rifle. Primary purpose: Hunting. Secondary purpose: Long range marksmanship training/competition. I have scoured the board, and this forum in particular, for .338 and Lapua... vague references at best. I know TR's take, but I have another thing to throw into the mix. I'm looking at purchasing something in .338 Lapua. Everything I have heard from professionals across the board is positive about this caliber. It also meets the generalized requirement of 2K+ Ft/Lb of force... out past 400m. The general rule of thumb for hunting in alaska is that 2k kills anything here. I tend to agree. I have 3 rifles currently under scrutiny for possible incorporation into the family armory: Remington M24A3 Armalite AR-30 McMillan TAC-338 I don't even know if the M24A3 is available for civilian purchase, obviously it would be without the can... although that would be uber-sexy, it's not something I need. The Armalite has had good accuracy reviews from what I have read, although most of the reviews circle around the .300 WM variant. I would venture that it probably holds the same accuracy in the .338 variant. And of course, the McMillan is probably unarguably the top dog in the contest. The M24 weighs in scoped and loaded at 8.2 lbs with the Accuracy International stock system, or 7.2 Lbs with a H&S Precision stock. Scope model with the military issued system is a Leupold Mark 4 M1LR/T, 8.5-25X50mm, and I would be using the same. No muzzle brake, as it's designed for use with a supressor as issued. The AR-30 weighs in at 12 lbs, no scope. No stock variant options. Muzzle brake is a miniature version of the brake system used on the AR-50. The TAC-338 weighs in at a hair under 12 lbs, without a scope. McMillan stock, without side fold option. Elite Iron muzzle brake, removable for whatever you want, and McMillan will thread the barrel however you choose if you have another choice. I know the ballistics of the round from my research, and basically I am tossing this out there to see what individual experience the board has with any or all of these different rifles. Price isn't much of an option, because I'm willing to pay what's required for quality. Thanks for your time. Last edited by TF Kilo; 01-25-2007 at 06:05.
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