CWpredator Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Here's a picture of the custom 338 lapua build I just had finished. Makes my buddy look small holding it. Love this caliber for the long range shots. It would definitely be a hard one to beat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Nice build. Did you use badger rings? Let us know how it shoots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted April 25, 2013 CWpredator- wow that thing is awesome. Way outta my price range! The more and more I look into building this rifle the more expensive it becomes. I knew it was going to be in the first place but its still more than I realized. I should of just bought a barrel for my 280 and turned that gun into an AI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted April 25, 2013 CWpredator- wow that thing is awesome. Way outta my price range! The more and more I look into building this rifle the more expensive it becomes. I knew it was going to be in the first place but its still more than I realized. I should of just bought a barrel for my 280 and turned that gun into an AI. I was all excited because I found a rem sa action for $300. That was the beginning of a couple grand being spent. I can't even imagine a .338 lapua build! Nice work though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWpredator Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Nice build. Did you use badger rings?Let us know how it shoots. I used Seekins precision high rings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Nice build. Did you use badger rings?Let us know how it shoots.I used Seekins precision high rings. What finish did you use on your barrel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWpredator Report post Posted April 25, 2013 Nice build. Did you use badger rings?Let us know how it shoots. I used Seekins precision high rings.What finish did you use on your barrel? the barrel is black cerakote and all the all the stainless parts were bead blasted for the mat-stainless finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatsie Report post Posted April 30, 2013 Yep I shoot a Gre-Tan custom 6.5-06....it is a heck of a rifle. The elk that the rifle is sitting on was shot at almost 800 yards, and dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted May 16, 2013 Well I am getting closer to building my first gun. I got my timney trigger and I ordered my barrel and stock today. Scope is ordered also. For the scope I got the vortex razor, I really wanted something with a zero stop and this seems like a great choice. I have owned a viper in the past and thought it was a good scope so I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I can't belive I am going to but I think I am going to build a 280 AI. I already have a ton of bullets and brass so I might as well go with what I have instead of buying even more stuff. I ordered a Brux barrel today, #5 contour fluted ss 26" finish. I also ordered a B&C Alaskan stock. It's coming together but I still have a long way to go. Hopefully I will get this thing done in time for deer season! I ordered rings too but I am afraid I might have order them too high. I got the vortex razor highs and I am wondering if that was a bad idea. Anyone have any input on this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted May 16, 2013 With a #5 barrel you can usually get away with low rings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted May 16, 2013 Even with a 50mm scope? Will there be any room for scope covers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbryant11 Report post Posted May 16, 2013 Are you running a 20moa rail? If yes you can go low rings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
