338 Lapua Magnum - The Firearms Forum

gary0529 · 02-09-2008, 11:52 AM

OK, I got the bug for a new Armalite AR-30 in 338 Lapua and would like to hear from anyone who has actually owned/fired the Armalite.
Questions specifically towards the muzzlebrake and accuracy out to 800-1000 yards.
If you have one or shot one could you please reply.
Many thanks.

Gary

The Big Dog · 02-20-2008, 03:12 PM

Hi Gary,

I don't have a AR-30 but I do have a 338 Lapua Mag. With a good muzzle brake, the recoil on mine feels like a 308. A lot of people are afraid of mine but after they shoot it once, I can't get them off of it until I run out of ammo, ha ha. The only down side is the cost of the reloading componets. Mostly the brass. It is a fun gun to shoot and can be very accurate with the right loads.

Catch you later,

The Big Dog

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-20-2008, 05:01 PM

.338 Lapua Mag is the round, not the gun. Are you thinking about something like the Arctic Warfare Magnum in .338 Lapua Magnum?

stash247 · 02-23-2008, 11:24 AM

Moisin, I love the caliber; almost the stopping power, and as much energy, as the .375 H&H, my personal 'Fave'.
I am a 'recoil sponge' so that is not an issue, but 'down range performance' is.
Either round will do what is expected, one shot, out beyond 600, well shot.
But, what is that odd looking object, on the corner of the table?
Almost looks like you may hunt at night, too!

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-23-2008, 02:00 PM

It's either a night vision unit, infrared devise, or an odd looking spotter lens.

02-09-2008, 11:52 AM	#1
gary0529 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northwestern Va. Posts: 66	338 Lapua Magnum OK, I got the bug for a new Armalite AR-30 in 338 Lapua and would like to hear from anyone who has actually owned/fired the Armalite. Questions specifically towards the muzzlebrake and accuracy out to 800-1000 yards. If you have one or shot one could you please reply. Many thanks. Gary -->

02-20-2008, 03:12 PM	#2
The Big Dog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 98	Re: 338 Lapua Magnum Hi Gary, I don't have a AR-30 but I do have a 338 Lapua Mag. With a good muzzle brake, the recoil on mine feels like a 308. A lot of people are afraid of mine but after they shoot it once, I can't get them off of it until I run out of ammo, ha ha. The only down side is the cost of the reloading componets. Mostly the brass. It is a fun gun to shoot and can be very accurate with the right loads. Catch you later, The Big Dog

02-20-2008, 05:01 PM	#3
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: 338 Lapua Magnum .338 Lapua Mag is the round, not the gun. Are you thinking about something like the Arctic Warfare Magnum in .338 Lapua Magnum? __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 08-20-2009 at 04:01 PM..

02-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: 338 Lapua Magnum Moisin, I love the caliber; almost the stopping power, and as much energy, as the .375 H&H, my personal 'Fave'. I am a 'recoil sponge' so that is not an issue, but 'down range performance' is. Either round will do what is expected, one shot, out beyond 600, well shot. But, what is that odd looking object, on the corner of the table? Almost looks like you may hunt at night, too! __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

02-23-2008, 02:00 PM	#5
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: 338 Lapua Magnum It's either a night vision unit, infrared devise, or an odd looking spotter lens. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service