Top 5 .338 Lapua Rifles on the Market

The .338 Lapua Magnum is a long-range cartridge developed in the 1980s for military snipers. Originally designed by Research Armament Industries(RAI), the cartridge was made from the big game .416 Rigby case and necked down to accept a 250 grain .338" diameter bullet. The bullet was selected in an attempt to optimize ballistics for extending the effective range and cross-sectional density for maximizing armor penetration. This initial design was scrapped after failures were caused by the antiquated .416 Rigby case being pushed past its limits, causing ruptures. Sako and Accuracy International would later redesign and strengthen the case with the help of Nammo Lapua Oy for the final .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge. After military adoption it was used with success in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Since its introduction, it has grown in popularity and is now considered a great intermediate option for applications requiring more than .308 but less than .50 BMG. Outside of the military, it has also grown in popularity due to more and more manufacturers now offering the caliber. The .338 Lapua Magnum is more than capable for any game in North America and legal for use for all dangerous big game in Africa as well. Below are some of the best .338 Lapua Magnum rifles on the market today:

FN 3703003380 Ballista 338 Lapua Base Platform Bolt 338 Lapua Magnum 26" 8+1 Adjustable Folding Flat Dark Earth Stock Flat Dark Earth

Features:
  • Fully adjustable trigger system (Single vs 2 stage, 2-5 pound)
  • 26 fluted barrel, easily swapped
  • Folding stock adjustable to length of pull, butt-plate height, comb height, cast-on, cast-off
  • Detachable 8 round magazine
  • 15.1 pounds


FN Ballista

 

Steyr 60.593.3K SSG 08 Bolt 338 Lapua Magnum 27.2" HB 6+1 Folding Adjustable Black

Features:
  • Single stage trigger
  • Folding stock with adjustable cheekpiece and recoil pad
  • Detachable 6 round magazine
  • 13.25 pounds


Steyr SSG 08

 

Savage 22864 10/110BA Stealth Evolution Bolt 338 Lapua Magnum 24" 5+1 Magpul PRS/Aluminum Chassis Bronze Cerakote

Features:
  • Accutrigger
  • Detachable 5 round magazine
  • 11.1 pounds


Savage Stealth Evolution

 

Remington Firearms 84477 700 Tactical Chassis Bolt 338 Lapua Magnum 26" 5+1 Magpul PRS Black Cerakote

Features:
  • Adjustable trigger
  • Adjustable stock
  • Detachable 5 round magazine
  • 12.5 pounds


Remington Model 700

 

Barrett 14386 MRAD Bolt .338 Lapua Mag 24" 10+1 Folding Gray Stock Gray Cerakote/Black



Barrett MRAD

Features:
  • Adjustable trigger
  • Barrel interchangeability
  • Folding adjustable stock
  • 11.7-14.72 pounds
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