338 lap mag

[JonathanL 4]

just got a sako trg 42 in 338 lap mag still in its box,would be gratefull for any advice from other owners(scope mounts loads) as this is a jump from what I would normally shoot(.223,6mmppc,6.5/55).Im not a comp shooter so you dont have to get too deep,but all advice welcome

 

Yeah.....brace your self!

 

J.

wanna buy it?????lol

 

Hmmm, tempting.

 

J.

[JonathanL 4]

is this rifle a trg /or sporting rifle ?

its a trg,the brake stays on wouldn't have thought a moderator would make much difference in that cal apart from wieght,that said quicksilver have or or going to bring 1 out for 338's and 50 cals so if you no anything about them feel free to share.I always apply for moderators to match the rifle to save the£20 if I apply for a variation.cant think were I saw that about quicksilver Im sure it was on here

wouldnt bother with a mod .ive used the .338 in the dtates .its an awsom bit of kit you need the brake on them youd never hold them on target otherwise mind dont forget the ear defenders the muzzle blast is something else ..garanteed tinitus .there a goog bit of kit 220 gn bullet with 70gns of powder .or theere abouts not to be fkd with there bloody accurate aswell 2ins at 600 isnt out of the way ....have fun

cheers rio giv that a try.what do u think on the mounts like you said a rum bit of kit,would you have a scope swap around are stick with it?1 last thing then I think we can put this to bed do you know any where for long range shooting lessons(over 650metres)Im safty 1st and would feel more confident going through that with an instructor.like I said Ive got land that can afford me 700metres and let me sleep easy practicing.the strange thing I have it on an open ticket but cant shoot it on a military range. trg

 

Do you mean because you don't have access to one or because it's too powerful? In the latter case that's only partially true. You can shoot it if you are under the direction of an RCO with the High Muzzle Energy requirement. On field-fire ranges you don't need one.

 

J.

[JonathanL 4]

mounts take your pick its price ..anything that is suitable up to 50 cal ..apel ect ....shooting lessons ...ffs its a bit late you got it now if you got open its your choice !! got and play !!

 

There's nowt at all wrong with seeking out lessons, especially if it's a type of shooting you haven't done before. No one knows everything and those who think they do.....don't!

 

J.

[JonathanL 4]

The 408 chey tac is a round developed by dr jd taylor as a anti personnel sniper round based on the 400 Taylor magnum cartridge. the Taylor magnum is based on a 505 gibbs at no point has the 50bmg had any influence on this round it was specifically designed to fill the niche between the lapua338 and the 50bmg

 

Oh well I'm so sorry. Please don't shoot me cos if you do I'll cry. Frankly sunshine who gives a monkey's?

 

Perhaps you should google your information before posting it on a forum.

It seems a shame to me that you found my post insulting instead you could have used this thread to learn something.

 

I googled Lapua .338. It is described as the only round designed FROM THE START as an anti-personnel sniper round. You yourself state that the .408 chey is based on the .400 Taylor which is in turn based on the .505 Gibbs. Hardly what I would call "designed from scratch". In fact, Dan, I was not insulted, just trying to keep it light hearted with a bit of mickey taking My father's name was Dan. I was always falling out with him as well.

RicW

 

Just because something is "based" on something else doesn't mean it wasn't designd from scratch, as such. The design brief for the .338 Lapua was to produce an anti-personnel round but it was still "based" on the .416 Rigby case.

 

In reality there are probably very few chamberings that aren't based upon an earlier one. Just look at how many are based on the .30/06 head-size; .308Win, .243Win, 7-08 and numerous others; the same head size is used for .45ACP pistol round and it would prbably be difficult to determine which came first. Even more are based around .300H&H case.

 

As far as firearms are concerned there is very little that's truly new.

 

J.

[RicW 67]

Jon - very true. I've just done a search on the 6mm PPC. Designed "from scratch" as a long range target round, but it is based ultimately on the Russian 7.62 x 39. That was/is an original design, in keeping with Russian policy.

Anyway, we're way off thread. My fault, I do get carried away!

 

Ric

[danw 1,748]

Ric I don't consider that we fell out it's only a forum and not to be taken seriously some times because of the one dimensional nature of posting it is not possible to sense the other peoples body language and the script is often taken more seriously than intended .

 

All the best Dan

[sako trg 1]

is this rifle a trg /or sporting rifle ?

its a trg,the brake stays on wouldn't have thought a moderator would make much difference in that cal apart from wieght,that said quicksilver have or or going to bring 1 out for 338's and 50 cals so if you no anything about them feel free to share.I always apply for moderators to match the rifle to save the£20 if I apply for a variation.cant think were I saw that about quicksilver Im sure it was on here

wouldnt bother with a mod .ive used the .338 in the dtates .its an awsom bit of kit you need the brake on them youd never hold them on target otherwise mind dont forget the ear defenders the muzzle blast is something else ..garanteed tinitus .there a goog bit of kit 220 gn bullet with 70gns of powder .or theere abouts not to be fkd with there bloody accurate aswell 2ins at 600 isnt out of the way ....have fun

cheers rio giv that a try.what do u think on the mounts like you said a rum bit of kit,would you have a scope swap around are stick with it?1 last thing then I think we can put this to bed do you know any where for long range shooting lessons(over 650metres)Im safty 1st and would feel more confident going through that with an instructor.like I said Ive got land that can afford me 700metres and let me sleep easy practicing.the strange thing I have it on an open ticket but cant shoot it on a military range. trg

 

Do you mean because you don't have access to one or because it's too powerful? In the latter case that's only partially true. You can shoot it if you are under the direction of an RCO with the High Muzzle Energy requirement. On field-fire ranges you don't need one.

 

J.

been having driver errors.contraversy,I love it!lol.I was under the impression it was to do with insurance on military ranges;at formby anyway,but could be wrong.glad you agree with my statement on lesson's it would be the best way for me to achive the best from the rifle's potential,certainly cheaper than trail & error.still unsure if I will need the moderator & the 250gr hpbt scenar lockbase was the load of choice after starting off with a lighter bullet while I found my feet so to speak.for rik I am aware it is an anti-personel round but dont worry all of wainrights-wannabe's can roam this green & pleasant land without body armour.lol.had some good advice & banter on this,cheers.the question now is have I bitten off more than I can chew?let you know soon.thanks jon. trg

[Deker 3,478]

is this rifle a trg /or sporting rifle ?

its a trg,the brake stays on wouldn't have thought a moderator would make much difference in that cal apart from wieght,that said quicksilver have or or going to bring 1 out for 338's and 50 cals so if you no anything about them feel free to share.I always apply for moderators to match the rifle to save the£20 if I apply for a variation.cant think were I saw that about quicksilver Im sure it was on here

wouldnt bother with a mod .ive used the .338 in the dtates .its an awsom bit of kit you need the brake on them youd never hold them on target otherwise mind dont forget the ear defenders the muzzle blast is something else ..garanteed tinitus .there a goog bit of kit 220 gn bullet with 70gns of powder .or theere abouts not to be fkd with there bloody accurate aswell 2ins at 600 isnt out of the way ....have fun

cheers rio giv that a try.what do u think on the mounts like you said a rum bit of kit,would you have a scope swap around are stick with it?1 last thing then I think we can put this to bed do you know any where for long range shooting lessons(over 650metres)Im safty 1st and would feel more confident going through that with an instructor.like I said Ive got land that can afford me 700metres and let me sleep easy practicing.the strange thing I have it on an open ticket but cant shoot it on a military range. trg

 

Do you mean because you don't have access to one or because it's too powerful? In the latter case that's only partially true. You can shoot it if you are under the direction of an RCO with the High Muzzle Energy requirement. On field-fire ranges you don't need one.

 

J.

been having driver errors.contraversy,I love it!lol.I was under the impression it was to do with insurance on military ranges;at formby anyway,but could be wrong.glad you agree with my statement on lesson's it would be the best way for me to achive the best from the rifle's potential,certainly cheaper than trail & error.still unsure if I will need the moderator & the 250gr hpbt scenar lockbase was the load of choice after starting off with a lighter bullet while I found my feet so to speak.for rik I am aware it is an anti-personel round but dont worry all of wainrights-wannabe's can roam this green & pleasant land without body armour.lol.had some good advice & banter on this,cheers.the question now is have I bitten off more than I can chew?let you know soon.thanks jon. trg

 

In principle the HME qualified RCO is applicable to MoD ranges only!

 

However, ALL ranges will have their own rules on safety, calibre, energy, whatever, so this calibre will certainly have restrictions on it's use around the country.

 

....and, with regard biting off more than you can chew, well, it depends what you really want to do with it. This calibre and rifle is not designed for long distance stalking/walking, it is FAR more powerful than you need for anything in this county, it is expensive in every respect and has limited range use!

 

From my point of view, and needs, it's a bit like a baby, the sort of gun you want to hold and play with for a while but are happy to give back!!

 

ATB!!

[RicW 67]

One American site I saw stated that it is too powerful to be used for law enforcement!