Long range comparison, 338 Lapua or 50 BMG?

[dieselrealtor]

Something I am looking at & considering the pros & cons of each. I may not get either so the discussion is more academic.

Upon surface research, my perception of each is;

338 LM
advantages;

1. standard reloading presses
2. initial rifle cost
3. "seems" to be more accurate at long range (my perception)

disadvantages;

1. expensive factory ammo
2. more expensive reloading components

50 BMG
advantages;

1. factory ammo more accessible and cheaper
2. reloading components more accessible and cheaper

disadvantages;

1. initial rifle cost
2. special reloading press
3. less accurate (my perception)

My perceptions may be inaccurate, other than that what am I missing?

thanks

 

[DadSmith]

Something I am looking at & considering the pros & cons of each. I may not get either so the discussion is more academic.

Upon surface research, my perception of each is;

338 LM
advantages;

1. standard reloading presses
2. initial rifle cost
3. "seems" to be more accurate at long range (my perception)

disadvantages;

1. expensive factory ammo
2. more expensive reloading components

50 BMG
advantages;

1. factory ammo more accessible and cheaper
2. reloading components more accessible and cheaper

disadvantages;

1. initial rifle cost
2. special reloading press
3. less accurate (my perception)

My perceptions may be inaccurate, other than that what am I missing?

thanks

If I had to do it over again I'd go with 50BMG for the reasons you stated above about being cheaper to shoot.


You can find 50BMG rifles for under $2200 nowadays so it's right around the same price as the Sako.

Serbu Firearms, Inc.

serbu.com

My son has the Sako M85 LR in 338 Lapua Magnum at his house nowadays.