Thread: Short barreled 338s

I have just got a couple of 338s back from Gunworks.
They rebarrelled my Barrett 98B as the factory one was "Disappointing" & had "numerous issues"
I rechambered it in 338 Norma Mag, so I could fit the 300 Berger Gen IIs into the mag easily & because it is different
I may get a throating reamer put in it because the rounds could be a couple of mms longer & still fit the mag.
The other one is another Edge.
Robbie & the team fluted the bolt & barrel they look excellent & they did a fantastic job on both rifles as usual.
The Barrett being extremely time consuming because so much had to be removed from the barrels diameter in sections & fluting.
Both rifles have 26-27" barrels & my Terminator muzzle brakes.
The 98B has a 1-10 Lija & the Edge 1-9 TF UM
I haven't fired the Edge yet as I only got it this morning.
It still needs an alloy bolt shroud, lightweight firing pin & a VX3 LR to replace the MK4 to save a bit more weight.
It is currently 4.285kgs as per photo.
I will use a Sendero stock for initial testing, as I'm not sure which Hunters Edge stock I will use.
My 30" Edge may be redundant depending on velocity.
The 98B is showing plenty of promise so far & apart from a batch issue with powder it is pushing the GenIIs at a comfortable 2830ish.
I may bring it back to 2800, not to shabby for the barrel length
I will be very interested to see the difference in speed between the 26 & 30" Edges.
Here are some pics.