338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

[alan98]

I'm putting together ideas for a new 338 LM build. It will be a left hand and I'm not sure who all makes an repeater action for the 338 Lapua. Any suggestions?

It will have bartlein barrel and undecided on the brake and stock yet.

Considering AICS, but also like Mcmillan A5. Any advantage to either for the 338..I suspect just personal preference.

I think I might have found a left hand Lawton 8000 action. Anyone use one of these??

Thanks!

Alan

 

[aj_brown]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

I think you would need to use a Lawton 7000 action if you want to use the AICS. It is a drop in for a Remington 700. I have both stocks if you want a folder get the ACIS, they run about the same when you add a datachable mag to the A5.

Alan

 

[mavrick10_2000]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

Surgeon Action and I'd recommend their bottom metal as well for the AICS mags. I think Seekins might make bottom metal or is working on it for .338 LM as well.

 

[alan98]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick10_2000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surgeon Action and I'd recommend their bottom metal as well for the AICS mags. I think Seekins might make bottom metal or is working on it for .338 LM as well. </div></div>

Does Surgeon make Left handed actions now?

Alan

 

[mavrick10_2000]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

Alan,

I missed that detail in your description. I don't think so.

 

[Mag 300]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

Not yet!!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alan98</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick10_2000</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Surgeon Action and I'd recommend their bottom metal as well for the AICS mags. I think Seekins might make bottom metal or is working on it for .338 LM as well. </div></div>

Does Surgeon make Left handed actions now?

Alan </div></div>

 

[alan98]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

What would be one of the better options for custom left hand action big enough for the 338?

Alan

 

[Longshot38]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

I would start calling around. Lawton makes some excellent actions as does Stiller and Defiant. All three make custom actions and should be able to accommodate your need for a left hand action.

In terms of your stock options. If you want a AICS you are stuck with a remmy clone action. However if you look into Manners and McMillian it opens up your options on actions.

 

[alan98]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

I think I will just go with another Mcmillan A5 stock. Gotta get some things ordered. Long wait times suck

Alan

 

[Lt. Arclight]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

You might want to try BAT Machine for a left handed action. Stiller also.

 

[marku]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

BAT machine action, Broughton barrel, Fat bastard brake, Mcmillan or Manners stock

 

[armada]

Re: 338 Lapua build opinions appreciated

I would just call GAP and have them build you up one on their Templar actions. I think George posted on one of the topics that their action can be had in a lefty. Give Kerry a call.