Is the .338 Lapua Magnum worth useing for big game hunting ?

semperfigt · 03-28-2008, 01:10 PM

Accuracy International AWSM (Arctic Warefare Super Magnum) 338 Lapua

turner · 03-29-2008, 07:40 PM

My shoulder votes, NO! And unless you are one of the legion who prefers "sniping" over hunting, I'd see no need. Just my 2 cents.

jaeger · 03-29-2008, 08:11 PM

.338 lapua. no far too expensive, and there are calibers that are easier on the shoulder that will do the same for NA game animals.

rfc357 · 03-29-2008, 08:12 PM

Sure, if you can afford it.

Is it any better than a lot of other cartridges? No.

Ron AKA · 03-29-2008, 08:20 PM

I think only if you own a full size Hummer to go hunting with it...

Onesonek · 03-29-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turner

My shoulder votes, NO! And unless you are one of the legion who prefers "sniping" over hunting, I'd see no need. Just my 2 cents.

My thoughts exactly.

Dave

Midas · 03-29-2008, 08:45 PM

It's a lot like using the .50 BMG for hunting, sure you can do it, but would it really be worth the expense? No

just_a_car · 03-29-2008, 08:49 PM

Plus, AI makes lots of great rifles in more accessible calibers, such as .308Win.

Check it out: Educational Zone #20 - Accuracy International AE - Page 1

Edit: almost forgot they had another article with the AE: Educational Zone #3 - Sniper Practice - Page 1

forestgleaner · 04-03-2008, 10:34 PM

I guess it would depend alot on what I was hunting. If hunting in Afganastan, I think it would be wonderful

nathangdad · 04-04-2008, 03:46 AM

. . . . want anything to do with this cartridge in a hunting weight rifle.
From what I have read it would be a shoulder pounding, ear splitting muzzle blaster that might bore a neat hole through most animals.

Some things are just overpowered. However, if you want a powerful military cartridge in a very heavy gun then this just might be your
best choice for something under .50 caliber.

Mick · 04-04-2008, 03:52 PM

I was reading an article in my latest SSAA magazine on this last night, this is just prices. for a rem 700 police special without a scope $2400 AUD, the prices for factory ammo is $10 AUD a round.

that's freaking expensive

mtm1 · 04-04-2008, 06:34 PM

The 338/378 is in the same ballpark(though more powerfull) I've only shot two Mulie Bucks with it but it worked very well indeed.

Magnumsrule · 04-04-2008, 09:23 PM

I agree with midas. Sure you could do it but why. Sniping elk with a 50 cal at 1000 yards. Whats the point? Sniping them with a slightly smaller round is still kinda cheep.

forestgleaner · 04-04-2008, 10:04 PM

And a bow hunter thinks a gun hunter has it to easy, same with a flintlock hunter to a percussion rifle user. To each thier own. I don't think I could afford to us a gun that cost ten bucks a round to shoot. Though diesel is up to 4 something a gallon, so a ten dollar round is really not that bad? lol.

Magnumsrule · 04-06-2008, 02:39 PM

I just saw a 338 lapua Sako TRG at the local gun show. They wanted round $800 dollers for it which is a steal. However the gun had been slightly used and it still is a huge gun for hunting. The TRG is however what Sako based there tactical sniper weapons off of.

03-28-2008, 01:10 PM	#1
semperfigt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	Is the .338 Lapua Magnum worth useing for big game hunting ? Accuracy International AWSM (Arctic Warefare Super Magnum) 338 Lapua

03-29-2008, 08:45 PM	#7
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,784 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	It's a lot like using the .50 BMG for hunting, sure you can do it, but would it really be worth the expense? No __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

03-29-2008, 08:49 PM	#8
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,504	Plus, AI makes lots of great rifles in more accessible calibers, such as .308Win. Check it out: Educational Zone #20 - Accuracy International AE - Page 1 Edit: almost forgot they had another article with the AE: Educational Zone #3 - Sniper Practice - Page 1 __________________ Last edited by just_a_car; 03-29-2008 at 08:54 PM.

04-04-2008, 03:46 AM	#10
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,432	I would not . . . . . . . . want anything to do with this cartridge in a hunting weight rifle. From what I have read it would be a shoulder pounding, ear splitting muzzle blaster that might bore a neat hole through most animals. Some things are just overpowered. However, if you want a powerful military cartridge in a very heavy gun then this just might be your best choice for something under .50 caliber.

04-04-2008, 03:52 PM	#11
Mick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Emerald CQLD AUST Posts: 975 Images: 1	I was reading an article in my latest SSAA magazine on this last night, this is just prices. for a rem 700 police special without a scope $2400 AUD, the prices for factory ammo is $10 AUD a round. that's freaking expensive __________________ OzHunter Give me a six-pack and a red dirt open road (Adam Brand)

03-29-2008, 07:40 PM	#2
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	*My shoulder votes, NO! And unless you are one of the legion who prefers "sniping" over hunting, I'd see no need. Just my 2 cents.*

03-29-2008, 08:11 PM	#3
jaeger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 289 Images: 3	.338 lapua. no far too expensive, and there are calibers that are easier on the shoulder that will do the same for NA game animals.

03-29-2008, 08:12 PM	#4
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Sure, if you can afford it. Is it any better than a lot of other cartridges? No.

03-29-2008, 08:20 PM	#5
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	I think only if you own a full size Hummer to go hunting with it...

04-03-2008, 10:34 PM	#9
forestgleaner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 162	I guess it would depend alot on what I was hunting. If hunting in Afganastan, I think it would be wonderful

04-04-2008, 06:34 PM	#12
mtm1 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern B.C. Posts: 85	The 338/378 is in the same ballpark(though more powerfull) I've only shot two Mulie Bucks with it but it worked very well indeed.

04-04-2008, 09:23 PM	#13
Magnumsrule Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 591 Blog Entries: 2	I agree with midas. Sure you could do it but why. Sniping elk with a 50 cal at 1000 yards. Whats the point? Sniping them with a slightly smaller round is still kinda cheep. __________________ Cartridge Group Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!

04-04-2008, 10:04 PM	#14
forestgleaner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 162	And a bow hunter thinks a gun hunter has it to easy, same with a flintlock hunter to a percussion rifle user. To each thier own. I don't think I could afford to us a gun that cost ten bucks a round to shoot. Though diesel is up to 4 something a gallon, so a ten dollar round is really not that bad? lol.

04-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#15
Magnumsrule Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Alberta, Canada Posts: 591 Blog Entries: 2	I just saw a 338 lapua Sako TRG at the local gun show. They wanted round $800 dollers for it which is a steal. However the gun had been slightly used and it still is a huge gun for hunting. The TRG is however what Sako based there tactical sniper weapons off of. __________________ Cartridge Group Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!