Will it work??? for 110 LA to .338 Lupla Mag

[sgt_mike]

Guys,
I know i have posted some weird stuff for caliber changes, but I noticed that Savage has introduced the 110 BA in .338 Laupla Mag, what are the changes from the Standard LA 110 in 30-06 with a serial Number F95 XXXX to the new config (what is the differance aside from bigger barrel shank). Is this feasiable to use this action?????????????? Will my action stand the pressure????
I know the bolt head needs to be changed. ???

[EFBell]

This has been asked before on here. I'm pretty sure the answer is a simple "No". It cannot handle the pressure. The new rifle is deigned around the cartridge.

[82boy]

EFBell is right, your atsndard 110 will not handle the pressures of a 338 lapua. The New action, that Savage has made, has many changes internaly for the 338 lapua.

[sgt_mike]

Thanks guys I did do a search last night and nothing came up on the topic. I figured the answer was no but ya never know untill ya ask.... again thanks so much. ;D

[300magman]

It won't stand the pressure....yikes! This is a bit off topic but didn't savage once offer this action chambered in 300 Remington Ultra Mag? Perhaps I'm mistaken as to what is being referenced as "pressure" but when I take a quick look at the specs I see the 300RUM operating about 4000psi above the 338 lupa

[EFBell]

Perhaps a better term might be bolt thrust? I'm not the expert, just remember reading that it's not the same action we are all used to.

[Smokepole]

Bolt thrust is correct. The Lapua has a bigger case head if memory serves me right.

[dcloco]

First, build or buy a 338 RUM instead of the Lapua. The money you save on the price of brass will allow you to buy other components to load with.

I built a 338 RUM on a Savage Target action. 600+ rounds down the tube with no issues.


Of note, search Sharpshooters posts - he provided some detailed information about bolts and receivers regarding pressures they yield at.