1fast5gp Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I just tried to order an Armalite AR30 in .338 lupa and was told there is an 18-24 month wait on it. FUCK! I want a tactical Sniper that shoots the .338 lupa mag or .300 win mag.. anyother other options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://www.vandykerifles.com/images/M24-Supermagnum-lg.jpg Van Dyke Rifles http://www.vandykerifles.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVILGTP98 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 A rifle round after my own heart, I love the 338 lapua round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Isn't a sniper rifle, a rifle that a sniper uses. Not a specific rifle, just a long range rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://www.vandykerifles.com/images/M24-Supermagnum-lg.jpg Van Dyke Rifles http://www.vandykerifles.com/ will check into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I want a tactical Sniper that shoots the .338 lupa mag or .300 win mag.. anyother other options? There's lots out there. Remington 700 is a good cheaper model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eBell Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Pretty sure Blackwing has a Tika in 338. Ask Greg (Cenergi)for confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Pretty sure Blackwing has a Tika in 338. Ask Greg (Cenergi)for confirmation. That Tika is most sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 My first suggestion is spend the money to learn how to shoot it correctly. Both of those rounds don't do anything any differently in the hands of an un-trained shooter than a 30-06 or .308 can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://www.vandykerifles.com/images/Eliminator_I.jpg I want this... $4000 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptn janks Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://i39.tinypic.com/nqwq37.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmr95b Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 How much of a "sniper" are you? Unless you are putting in some serious range time, you may be wasting your time with .338 Lapua Mag or .300 Win Mag. I am not knocking you, I just know from experience that its the operator not the equipment. I have a Savage 10FP in .308WIN and it is plenty to play with at shooting accurately at a fair distance away. It is cheaper, both rifle and ammo, and I don't really need the 1/2 MOA difference. YMMV but just wondering what use you were looking for. These http://www.accuracysystemsinc.com/cust_remington_700.php - 35k - guys are good (no personal knowledge, just from what I have heard) and http://www.snipershide.com/ is a good resource for precision shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowridns1020 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 My first suggestion is spend the money to learn how to shoot it correctly. Both of those rounds don't do anything any differently in the hands of an un-trained shooter than a 30-06 or .308 can. I don't get into this area much becuase Scott usually covers my thoughts on shotting. However, the above statement it just too true. You don't need an F1 race car to get groceries. The need for a 600 meter plus shot just isn't out there. Or here in Ohio, for that matter. Cool to have? Yes. But $ to real use ratio is pretty far off. Even for all out war, right now, today; not all that practical and more of a pain to carry with you. Without the training or match compitition, 30-06 and .308 like weapons will cover all your needs. Out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonzayne Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hell, I have trouble finding places to stretch the legs of my .204 and my 22-250 around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I don't get into this area much becuase Scott usually covers my thoughts on shotting. However, the above statement it just too true. You don't need an F1 race car to get groceries. The need for a 600 meter plus shot just isn't out there. Or here in Ohio, for that matter. Cool to have? Yes. But $ to real use ratio is pretty far off. Even for all out war, right now, today; not all that practical and more of a pain to carry with you. Without the training or match compitition, 30-06 and .308 like weapons will cover all your needs. Out. Quoted for awesomeness. I'm not even going to mention what kind of optic you'll need (x,xxx$) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 http://www.vandykerifles.com/images/Eliminator_I.jpg I want this... $4000 though... Good investment if you are an operator. I've seen them bounced on the ground, thrown against walls - picked up and fired scoring sub moa groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well i have savage 10FP in 308 that I have been shooting for a few weeks. I am still learning long range shooting. I know eventually i would like to have the option of doing some really long range shooting like 1000+ yards away. I don't plan on shooting the .338 lupa much since they are soo expensive to shoot. It also be cool to have it in my collection. I really like the AR30, but now with the wait, I would just like to see what my options are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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