.375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

[m1a convert]

I know there is a big difference between these cartridges as far as range goes. I want to build a ELR rifle and am trying to decide.

On average, how much of a difference is there in weight for the rifle itself between these? Can they be built to similar weights, or is it like a .50 and they all weigh a ton.

How much more is it to shoot the .375 over the .338? (I know it depends on the bullet, lets compare SMKs fired out of each) (Also, if I have to ask I probably can't afford it)

Is there anywhere that has a lot of information on these cartridges posted that I can read to get my feet under me without all in one place?

 

[Louis Corkern]

Re: .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

M1A,

My heaviest 375/408 is 24lbs with optics. I don't own a 338LM to compare weights to but I not sure that my 375/408s are that much heavier lol. I know of some that are built significantly lighter weight than mine such as about 16lbs

Now onto cost to shoot..FIRST thing is Seirra does NOT offer a projectile for the 375/408!! That 350gr jacketed projo you referring to was a "custom" batch for Cheytac. Seirra will not provide any information on them or selling them. I have not and do not plan on shooting them so I cannot give you accurate cost based with that projo.
Here is what you can expect with the "solids" at THIS moment.
2$-2.40$ each brass
1.80$-2.50$ each projectile
130gr of RL25

Thanks

 

[Dogtown]

Re: .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

Honestly, you can build a quality rifle in either caliber for more or less the same amount. The cost of consumables for the 375/408 was MUCH higher in the past, but not so much anymore. .338 Scenars are always going to be cheaper than .375 solids and .338 brass is also be a bit cheaper. On top of that, reloading components are cheaper and in higher volume than 375/408, but the latter is still not hard to find (call CH4D). It's just that there's a wider variety of manufactures for .338, so volume and variation is much wider.

I personally think .338LM is good for the vast majority of long range shooters. It seems like few people have access to a range or land where they can take .338LM to the limit. Those who do have a difficult enough time getting the most of the rifle. When you do get to the point where you are getting consistent with .338LM at 1600-1800 yards and want to take it further, then by all means have a 375/408 built or rechamber your rifle

That's just my $0.02

 

[Mag 300]

Re: .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

I have always wanted a 375 but there is not place to use it here i.e. 1500 plus so I have a Lawton 338 Lapua and love she is a .5 moa gun at 600 yds plan on shooting it 1000 but farther than that there is no place to go here in the midwest.
just be sure you have a place to truly use it !!!!!

Just an opinion but I love the 338 Lapua

Bill

 

[Jeffvn]

Re: .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

Bill its time for you to come to the desert and air that rig out...

JeffVN

 

[C.K]

Re: .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

Bill If your near the WI border I'll shoot you a PM end of july after I take wheat off and you can ring that gun out to around 2000 meters.

 

[Mag 300]

Re: .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

CK

Thanks for the offer , I would gladly shoot a day with you at 1000 plus
will get some 300 gr loaded up

Jeffvn

I wold be great to get to the dessert but not practical right now
Thanks
Bill