I ordered a 700p in 338 a month or so back, was told it would be around 6-10month wait. I would also suggest a .308 for a beginner "sniper rifle", I have a 10fp and it does great out to 1000, and a little past. It is hard to find ranges in ohio to shoot past 1000 yards, and you have to drive a little to get to the ones that have 1000 yards. I am not one to say you need an excuse to buy any guns, but what are you trying to accomplish with the 338LM?