Lever action 338 win mag?
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DrMike
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No. However, Marlin is marketing a 338XM, which is a Marlin 338 Express. Information is available at http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/308MarlinExpress/default.asp.
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If I am not mistaken, Browning offered some belted mags in the BLR. I am thinking 7mm RM, 300 WM, and maybe 338 WM.
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DrMike
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I know the BLR was chambered in 7mm RM and 300 WM, but I don't recall the 338 WM as an offering. It would have been a great rifle for some offerings, however.
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Never heard of one myself.
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I know the Browning BAR is available in 338 WM but wasn't sure about the BLR.
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DrMike
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The BLR in 325 WSM can be a real elk killer. I've shot several now, and they shoot surprisingly well. I certainly like my 325 WSM. It drops elk and moose with authority.
The BLR is availible in 358 win, & 450 Marlin, as well...... I beleive that the 450 is not in production anymore, but there is a few around. I think that would make great use of a 300-350 grain Partition. Of course, if you've got a 45-70 it would be a serious overlap, but if not would be a unique rifle. Not alot of them around and not in production, would be a good rifle to keep for the grandkids.
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Of course, that has nothing to do with a 338 Lever or BLR. I don't think that one exists, but I'm sure that Pac-Nor or shilen could make you a prefit barrel to install on a 7mm rem BLR. I don't know of any production 338 Win Mag levers, but keep looking. You'll either like the idea enough to build one or get sick of looking.
For Lefthanded guys, a lever rifle presents a way out of having to fight with a RH bolt or try to find a LH in a caliber desired. I know, I've got a brother and father that are lefties.
JT.
For Lefthanded guys, a lever rifle presents a way out of having to fight with a RH bolt or try to find a LH in a caliber desired. I know, I've got a brother and father that are lefties.
JT.
RogueRiver
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BLR or a win 95 30-06 could be rebored to 338-06 or 35 whelen
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And if you look into it, under 300 yds there really isn't much difference between the 338 Win Mag and 35 Whelen,
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