Face lift on the 338 Jarrett

[salmonchaser]

One of the issues I had with my Jarrett was my best groups, 1/4 inch, could only be achieved with cartridges loaded at 3.75, too long for the magazine. Some time ago it was suggested I install a Wyatts magazine box. Then, shortly after elk season, I pulled the action out of the stock and discovered a crack in the stock. Took the rifle to Blagg rifles in Pendleton Oregon. Took Darrin two weeks to build me a stock, custom fitted, and install the magazine box.
Sent the scope back to Leupold for a checkup. Still waiting on the scope.
Very happy with the results, uncanny how much better the rifle feels just a quarter inch shorter.
Before and after photos with a little scenery.

 

[DrMike]

I believe I see the "after," but I fail to see the "before." (Or maybe it is vice versa.) Glad it was worked out, nevertheless.

 

[salmonchaser]

Yep, the after, should have been in the rifle section as well. For what it's worth a pretty blonde wanted me to put my guns away, what is a guy to do?

 

[DrMike]

Yep, the after, should have been in the rifle section as well. For what it's worth a pretty blonde wanted me to put my guns away, what is a guy to do?

Yup. There's a lot of that goes on around many houses. Those pretty blondes will sure trip a feller up. :grin:

 

[SJB358]

Looks really nice SC. That big Jarrett is one mean elk stomper.

 

[salmonchaser]

As soon as I get the scope back I may try some 300 grain bullets, just for grins

 

[JD338]

Nice looking rifle and a great round.
The 300 gr AB is an impressive bullet with its .720 BC.

JD338

 

[longrangehunter]

Now that looks like it turned out superb...... even w/o the scope attached. Hopefully the Leupold will hold up to the recoil.

 

[salmonchaser]

Just mounted the scope Friday. Fired three two shot groups for a rough zero. So far so good on the repairs.

 

[sask boy]

That is a very good looking rifle :wink: & the 338 Jarret it is a very capable round. Looking forward to seeing your range report with photos I hope :mrgreen:.
Just wondering what model Leuy you have on it & why would you send it back to Leupold for a check up was it acting up before you had the stock problem?

Blessings,
Dan

 

[salmonchaser]

The scope is a 3.5 x 10 vx3. And yes I was having issues getting the rifle to hold zero. They replaced the springs and another part. I bore sighted the rifle, put two through the same hole, cranked over about 8 inches two more through the same hole, a couple more and she's zero. Need to do some loading and see what she'll do now.

 

[SJB358]

Good luck. Can't wait to see what it does. I know you've got some solid data to work with and that rifle looks awesome.