.338 Lapua

I had a buddy ask me a question about building a .338 lapua and I thought I had read that you couldn't built it off the standard LA savage actions and thats why they built the .338 edge to be able to use a standard LA. If someone could clear this up as to what savage acitons can be used to build a .338 lapua. Thanks!

338 Lapua action is a special version, beefed up for the caliber.
Yes, you can use a regular long action to build a 338 edge

my question would be why not a beefed up action for any of the big boomers?
after all its the same face sitting behind it.

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Originally Posted by yobuck

my question would be why not a beefed up action for any of the big boomers?
after all its the same face sitting behind it.

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I agree totally. That safety margin may not be needed, but I'd rather be over built than good enough.