ballistics of 338 RUM and 338 lap

[motrapper]

and please who makes the rifles is thier really that much difference \

thanks
sid

 

[JD338]

Not sure I really understand your question. They are similar in case size but the 338 Lapua has about 100 -150 fps over the 338 RUM. The Lapua also has better brass available but at a much higher price. Both calibers are available from Remington, the Lapua is offered in a Law Enforcement version of the M700. Both are long range hammers.

JD338

 

[Bigcat_hunter]

Look in the ballistics room for the two. The 338 RUM is faster than the 338 Lapua when shooting 225 accubonds. I shoot a RUM with 300 grain Sierra bullets @ 2770 out of a sendero. Its a long range hammer!

 

[JD338]

Look in the ballistics room for the two. The 338 RUM is faster than the 338 Lapua when shooting 225 accubonds. I shoot a RUM with 300 grain Sierra bullets @ 2770 out of a sendero. Its a long range hammer!

Agree, but loaded to its true potential with the better Lapua brass, it will out perform the RUM.
I have a 338 RUM and you are correct, its a hammer! :wink:

JD338

 

[Bigcat_hunter]

The only downside to the RUM is the crappy Remington brass. Nosler should make brass for the 338. Maybe its just not popular enough.

 

[JD338]

The only downside to the RUM is the crappy Remington brass. Nosler should make brass for the 338. Maybe its just not popular enough.

I have been begging for a long time for Nosler 338 RUM brass!!!!!!

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

Just today I ran across two nice Rem 700's in .338 RUM for sale. One was a standard 700 BDL the other is the stainless version in the gray laminate stock...

And here I am, shortly after shoulder surgery... Why am I even looking at these evil, critter-smashing rifles???

 

[JD338]

Guy,

You NEED the 700 LSS 338 RUM! :wink:

JD338