Hi...new to the forums but I would like to get your folks opinion on something that was just told to me.

I have my eye on a Savage 111 LRH in 338 Lapua. It's really dirt cheap and I though what the heck. I could turn it into a project, re-barrel it, maybe put a PTG bolt in it. You know, a nice project gun.

I emailed a very renowned barrel maker about their pre-fit Savage barrels and here is what their reply was:
"We do not offer the 338 Lapua chamber for our action, Savage or any actions 1.350 or smaller. We feel it is too strong for the action. If you would like another chamber:

I'm not going to "out" the barrel maker...I did notice that neither McGowan nor Shaw chambers their pre-fit Savage barrels in 338 Lapua.

I've not heard of any issues with the 338 Lapua in a Savage....