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  • Deadon
    Calguns Addict
    • Aug 2010
    • 9975

    Those that reload .338

    Well Im thinking about going long range. I know 338 Lapua is money. But what does it cost to reload?
    Lions not sheep.
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    mnguyen84
    Senior Member
    • May 2010
    • 1132

    really depends on the type of bullets. Hornday interlocks bullets vary from $0.32 to $0.37 on midway. the powder will vary from 75gr to 100+gr.

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    • #3
      joelogic
      Calguns Addict
      • May 2008
      • 6593

      $.35 per bullet and $.25 for powder is not bad.
      Micro/Mini Reflex Red Dot Sight Mount for the M1, M1a/M14 platform

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      • #4
        Black Majik
        Calguns Addict
        • Oct 2005
        • 9695

        Originally posted by joelogic
        $.35 per bullet and $.25 for powder is not bad.
        But $245 per 100 pcs Lapua brass are.

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        • #5
          thmpr
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2005
          • 3785

          Recommend to add the annealing process to the reloading process to add more life on the brass.
          NRA Life Member

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          • #6
            Henry Shooter
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2008
            • 1099

            The brass is your biggest cost. I found once fired lapua brass out of east Canada a few years ago for $170 for 100 pieces shipped. It shoots well. I am now learning how to anneal to soften it up to prolong the life. New brass I have seen for around $2.50 a piece. Believe Midway had it on sale for that. I use the Sierra 300 SMK.

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            • #7
              Bhobbs
              I need a LIFE!!
              • Feb 2009
              • 11851

              For match reloads I usually see around $1.50 per round.

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              • #8
                five.five-six
                CGN Contributor
                • May 2006
                • 34896

                can it be loaded with a rockchucker?

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                • #9
                  bruceflinch
                  I need a LIFE!!
                  • Jan 2006
                  • 40144

                  Originally posted by five.five-six
                  can it be loaded with a rockchucker?
                  Good question. I would guess Yes! 338 isn't that much longer than 30-06.

                  Now Deadon, if you have to ask how much, you usually can't afford it...
                  Actually I only started collecting Milsurps 3 years ago. I think I might own about 24...They're cheaper than guns that will most likely never get the opportunity to kill somebody...

                  I belong to the group that uses firearms, and knows which bathroom to use.

                  Tis better to have Trolled & lost, Than to never have Trolled, at all.

                  Secret Club Member?.

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                  • #10
                    Bhobbs
                    I need a LIFE!!
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 11851

                    Originally posted by five.five-six
                    can it be loaded with a rockchucker?


                    Looks like you can but it is a tight fit. (Yes, that's what she said)

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                    • #11
                      Sub95
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2010
                      • 1227

                      yes you can load a .338 in a RC, but when putting the bullet in for seating you have to put it into the die first the set it on the case mouth.

                      I load .300 Rum in a Rc.

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                      • #12
                        diego-ted
                        Senior Member
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 810

                        Originally posted by Sub95
                        yes you can load a .338 in a RC, but when putting the bullet in for seating you have to put it into the die first the set it on the case mouth.

                        I load .300 Rum in a Rc.
                        +1, I have no problems loading 338 Lapua out to mag lenght of 3.850
                        Keep them in the middle
                        Diego

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                        • #13
                          mnguyen84
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2010
                          • 1132

                          has anyone tried the nosler custom brass for the 338LM?

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