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338 MXLR
« on: January 06, 2013, 10:13:43 AM »
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Obviously from the thread and poll in 2009 there were several people who looked at this and saw a natural for the Handi.
I wasn't paying attention then.
Due to recent events I am shedding my Black Rifles.
Looking for something new, I found a SS .338MXLR for sale locally.
Holding that cartridge in my hand, I have to say it is a natural for the Handi.


Before I start rummaging in the closet for a barrel to send to JES, does anyone have experience with a handi rebored for .338MX?
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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2013, 10:49:04 AM »
J2  has done several in 30/.338 LI with excellent performance again with a rimless cartridge....... 8)
 
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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2013, 01:13:41 PM »
Thanks Gendoc.
Is that a .338 bore or a .30 bore?
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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2013, 04:24:23 PM »
Quote from: gendoc on January 06, 2013, 10:49:04 AM
J2  has done several in 30/.338 LI with excellent performance again with a rimless cartridge....... 8)

A 30-338 Lapua Improved in a Handi?  :o

Tim

Quote from: ibgp3 on January 06, 2013, 10:13:43 AM

Before I start rummaging in the closet for a barrel to send to JES, does anyone have experience with a handi rebored for .338MX?

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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2013, 04:57:45 PM »
NO Quick, on the Steyr case, the Marlin.
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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2013, 05:26:12 PM »
Quote from: twoshooter on January 06, 2013, 04:57:45 PM
NO Quick, on the Steyr case, the Marlin.

I'm aware of what the 338MX is, I ran the poll to have H&R chamber it, but John stated J2 has done the 30-338LI which is the 30-338 Lapua Improved.

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php?topic=174681.0

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Quote from: gendoc on January 06, 2013, 10:49:04 AM
J2  has done several in 30/.338 LI with excellent performance again with a rimless cartridge....... 8)

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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2013, 01:58:02 AM »
I think the 338 Fed would work just as well using 307 brass. I'm still thinking about it myself, but don't have a strong need for another midbore.

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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2013, 02:34:25 AM »
Since the .338 MX has .376 Steyr and 9.3 x 54 as parents,
...and the .338 Federal comes from .308;
I'd have a lot more sources for brass with the Federal,
and a lot more Handi barrels would be suitable for rebores.


So the Federal is probably a better choice for a Handi Project.
...Once again, Dinny has thoroughly studied the options
...and made an excellent choice.


...but that leaves my new lever gun an orphan. :-[

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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2013, 02:49:43 AM »
I was "talked into" the 356 Win stub otherwise I would have just had a barrel rebored to 338 Fed. I don't have any regrets but may have done it differently had I thought about it longer.

I would definitely talk to the gunsmith about lengthening the throat, especially if you intend to shoot heavier bullets. Give it the "Handi" advantage of seating bullet longer for more powder capacity. ;)

Thanks, Dinny

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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2013, 03:23:18 AM »
Another choice would be the 338 Federal. If a rim is desired ,a simple neck up or down from 307 /356 Win brass will be easy ans still use the more common 338 Dies. Also brass can be made from 308 sized cases. It can be chambered to shoot both rimless and rimmed cases as well
So many things to choose from
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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2013, 03:30:25 AM »
Quote from: -Dinny on January 07, 2013, 01:58:02 AM
I think the 338 Fed would work just as well using 307 brass. I'm still thinking about it myself, but don't have a strong need for another midbore.

Quote from: jeepmann1948 on January 07, 2013, 03:23:18 AM
Another choice would be the 338 Federal. If a rim is desired ,a simple neck up or down from 307 /356 Win brass will be easy ans still use the more common 338 Dies. Also brass can be made from 308 sized cases. It can be chambered to shoot both rimless and rimmed cases as well
So many things to choose from
George

Great minds think alike ;)

Thanks, Dinny
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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2013, 04:06:01 AM »
Another 338 to consider would be 338-06 or even Ackley, either for the extra case capacity over the 338 Federal, cut a rim recess and use 7x65R brass for a rimmed version!  8)

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Re: 338 MXLR
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2013, 04:13:30 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on January 07, 2013, 04:06:01 AM
Another 338 to consider would be 338-06 or even Ackley, either for the extra case capacity over the 338 Federal, cut a rim recess and use 7x65R brass for a rimmed version!  8)
Tim

Another great choice! Prvi 7x65R brass is $107.95 per 100 mailed via USPS Priority from Reed's Ammo. ;)

Thanks, Dinny
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