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Re: Anyone want to share any 338 LM load data? For anyone interested, I just picked up 5 pounds of VV N570 at MidSouth Shooters Supply. Been trying all over the country to get more of it for almost a year, before I run out of what I have. Excellent propellant. I'm using 91 gr with 300 SMKs...

Re: Savage 110 BA 338 LAP Premier Reticles 5-25x56 needed 11/8" Badger rings to accommodate the caps. Might just be able to find clearance with the 1" USMC rings, but it'd be really close. The scope, by the way, is magnificent. Chip

Re: Savage 110 BA 338 LAP New Lapua brass. Settled on 91.5 gr of VV570, 300 SMKs, chrony at ~2675 fps, elev 1200', temp 80F. Grouped 0.318 at 100 yds from the bench. Atlas bipod, rear bag. The 300, 600, and 1000 yd lines weren't open. I'll try opening the distance next time. I was...

Re: Savage 110 BA 338 LAP No problem with Badger 1 1/8" rings with a Premier Reticle 5X25 56. Tight, but works. Up to VV recommended limit loads, plus a skosh (92.0gr/300 SMK, Winchester LRM primers, 0.015 jump), with N570. Zero signs of pressure. Bolt opens smooth as a baby's butt. Love...

Re: Savage 110ba Talked to one of the US F/TR guys who's using the rifle with the Berger hybrids. Said he's getting 6-10" groups at 1000 yds. He wasn't terribly impressed. I am. I'm just working up loads at the moment, and haven't fine-tuned anything yet. Shot 8 different loads...

Re: New Savage 338 Lapua Forgot to mention, they won't actually be available until sometime after the end of the month...hopefully by mid-March.

Re: New Savage 338 Lapua The Savage Arms website (www.savagearms.com) has a Dealer Locator tab at the top of their homepage. It will give you the contacts for dealers in your area. I called a couple, and found both to be way under the MSRP. If you have trouble in your neck of the woods...

Re: New Savage 338 Lapua I talked to Ron, at Benchmark Barrels, and it would set you back another ~800 for getting one of their SS, stress-relieved 28" lapped barrels, with a brake, and fluting. That's with mounting. After I burn out the stock barrel, or if the accuracy is not consistent...

Re: New Savage 338 Lapua I spoke to Steve Danneker, the main guy behind the design of the rifle, yesterday. The stock incorporates the accu-stock system for the receiver. Ugly? Compared to what? Looks like a reasonably functional tactical stock. I think the gizmo at the bottom of the...