mo3 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I lads wot ranges can i use 338 lap on and as anybody got one on open ticket thinking off the new AX3338 cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 When permitted and with HMR zero test most military ranges are available on club days worth joining either offas dyke rifle club of FCSA club as they have the most days at ranges where you can optimise their use may struggle to get it for hunting or an open ticket depends on your experiance and reasoning for uses when applying the bog at minsterly is cleared for 338 use but its only 100yds so apart from zero testing and a bit of practise its a waste of potential carlton moore tunnel range is also cleared for 338 i believe others on here may have more detailed help for you but i've just given you a general outline on your question Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratwhiskers Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I know a chap up here with a .338win mag on open ticket, and it's not too far behind the Lapua in performance if your intention is to use it for more then just punching paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 there is a range in bangor n wales cleared for .338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 As a civvy you are not going to use a .338 Lap on any UK MoD ranges any time soon regardless of a HME SCC or not but there are a few private ranges you can get out on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I know a chap up here with a .338win mag on open ticket, and it's not too far behind the Lapua in performance if your intention is to use it for more then just punching paper. And another one down here too. I have no idea how it performs on the range but seriously - hit a Deer with one and it isn't going to laugh it off. The trajectory is pretty decent with 225's although I don't know how it compares to the Lapua? With home loads there's about 500ft-lbs between the two if I remember correctly. I shouldn't say this but I really want to spot a bunny when I'm out with it, just to see what happens! I've got any other lawful quarry listed so I'm legal. Just not sure I can get over spending that much to shoot something so small and then not even be able to eat it (or perhaps even find it?!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 There are nmerous miltary ranges you can use 338 on, Warcop, Lydd, Sennybridge to name but a few. You can have private land passed for 338, if you have an understanding FEO. Join the FCSA UK, it opens many doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 There are nmerous miltary ranges you can use 338 on, Warcop, Lydd, Sennybridge to name but a few. You can have private land passed for 338, if you have an understanding FEO. Join the FCSA UK, it opens many doors. I stand corrected then, none of the MoD ranges I shoot on allow the use of .338 Lap Mag and that includes Bisley, when I spoke to the Range Manager last he assured me civilians would not be allowed to shoot it in the foreseeable future which is why people around my area are moving to 30-338 and similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Think you will find that 338 is used quite a bit at Bisley. No one admits to it though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Accuracy international were using it there only last week. Testing the new AX 338. No one will admit to it though. The military use it only for combat readiness for their snipers apparently. Its a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I did qualify my original statement with civvys.. so you are saying *normal* Joe Public civilian shooters are shooting .338 on MoD land, and I don't mean for test purposes whilst on official AI or whoever company business. This must mean the well documented block on .338 Lap Mag has been dropped? We were talking about this just a week or so ago and nobody mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 You wont find anyone admitting to it Davy, nor will the range office know anything about it. Their insurance would be void if they did. Civilians CANNOT use the calibre at Bisley. The range template does not allow it anymore, mainly due to ceilings etc. There were several complaints sent to the NRA. Had the same effect as pissing on a duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratwhiskers Posted February 16, 2011 Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 njc. I can say that hares don't run very far when hit by a 225sp according to info given. A lot of things get done that no one will admit to, you still wearin' fishnet's under your smokin' jacket Ronin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 A lot of things get done that no one will admit to, you still wearin' fishnet's under your smokin' jacket Ronin? Low blow but made me laugh a bit too loud in the office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Dave I am when ive washed the stains out of them, i'll return them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratwhiskers Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Return of post please, I'll need them for Newark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzar15 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I currently use my 338 at Altcar with full knowledge of the authorities utilising the HME procedure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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