338 LapMag vs .338 Weatherby Mag

[TNTKO37]

OK, so this week I went into my gun dealer looking for a .300WinMag and came across a find. They had a brand new Weatherby Mark V .338 Magnum, with the Accubrake already installed for $1,450. And a new Remington 700 Police series .338 Lapua Magnum for $1,250.

The Weatherby felt amazing... very smooth action, comfortable weight/length ratio. The Remington felt blockier and the action was sloppy. I'm leaning towards the Weatherby, but to be honest I'm not familiar with Weatherby rifles at all. And I certainly am not familiar with the .338 Weatherby Magnum.

What are the main differences between the WeatherbyMag and the LapMag? I assume the ballistics are negligible, but looking up ammo the availability on the Weatherby is pretty scarce. Still, I have never seen a .338 Mag this cheap. So, I might be willing to spring for the expensive ammo for this rifle if it's worth it. Anybody have any info on these two rifles? Or know where I can get either ammo cheap/reloaded? I eventually will get the setup to reload but not for several months.

Thanks

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

Re: 338 LapMag vs .338 Weatherby Mag

ammo on both is going to be at least $4/round if you have to buy factory.

the 338 lapua is a much better case design and i have heard of some of the rem mlr's shooting very well.

you need to deciede what your need for the rifle is before you get many responses.

 

[TNTKO37]

Re: 338 LapMag vs .338 Weatherby Mag

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Team-Send-It</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ammo on both is going to be at least $4/round if you have to buy factory.

the 338 lapua is a much better case design and i have heard of some of the rem mlr's shooting very well.

you need to deciede what your need for the rifle is before you get many responses.</div></div>

Mainly long range use, 800-1200 yards an occasional big game hunts. The bottom line is that I originally intended on buying a .300WinMag, but have always liked/wanted the .338. When I came across these so inexpensive I started to consider them more seriously. However, I truly hate the fact that the rounds for the .338 cost so much. I'll have to use factory ammo for a few months until I can pick up some reloading gear this summer.