Gunsmithing Recommended barrel type for .338 Lapua Magnum

[Møønlight]

When I called Lothar Walther the man on the phone stated that they do not recommend 416r for a .338 barrel. He said barrel life expectacy is much shorter. Is there a company someone recommends that build's a long lasting barrel for .338?

Thanks,
ML

 

[trigger time]

Re: Recommended barrel type for .338 Lapua Magnum

Bartlien, Krieger, Rock. All make great barrels. Life will depend on how you run it, but they will all be close in that regard.

 

[Møønlight]

Re: Recommended barrel type for .338 Lapua Magnum

Ok so it sounds like the decider in choosing a barrel maker is turn around time. Thanks trigger time.

-ML

 

[Rarebreed93]

Re: Recommended barrel type for .338 Lapua Magnum

Take a look at Clay Spencer a barrel maker/ gunsmith @ http://spencerriflebarrels.com/
Thinking when my rebarrel time comes, I will try him.

 

[koz]

Re: Recommended barrel type for .338 Lapua Magnum

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trigger time</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bartlien, Krieger, Rock. All make great barrels. Life will depend on how you run it, but they will all be close in that regard. </div></div>

I've used Bartlien and Krieger for 338LM and they will do you well.

I've been to Spencer's shop and he will put out a good product. I've only used a 300WM barrel from him.

 

[border_reiver]

Re: Recommended barrel type for .338 Lapua Magnum

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Møønlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I called Lothar Walther the man on the phone stated that they do not recommend 416r for a .338 barrel. He said barrel life expectacy is much shorter. Is there a company someone recommends that build's a long lasting barrel for .338?

Thanks,
ML </div></div>

LW probably doesn't offer 416R as a barrel material choice. Made plenty of 338's, probably as many or more cut rifled barrels in that particular cartridge than anyone, out of 416..there is no such thing as a long lasting barrel for that powder charge.

JR