Comments on: Army Likes the .300 Win Mag — Places $20 Million Ammo Order

By: Mike Lameyer

Mike Lameyer — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 03:17:11 +0000

Interesting! The 300 WIN MAG will do 90% of what a 338 will do. Without the recoil shooters can stay on the gun longer and be more accurate longer.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:09:29 +0000

Karl – replace the bolt.

By: Karl P.

Karl P. — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:55:16 +0000

Cost was not the deciding factor although, it always plays a role. The .338 Lapua was not an eligible round from the start.

Concept: Every XM2010 and M2010 Sniper Rifle began life as and was upgraded from the M24 long action receiver and barrel (7.62 x 51) to become the M2010 that it is today. The receivers were retained and every other part replaced thus keeping the “same” weapon. As everyone knows, the serial number is on the receiver. It was the least painful way to come to an agreement with all concerned, validate the requirement, and get the project funded.

By: Randolph

Randolph — Sun, 18 May 2014 08:33:11 +0000

German Army is currently evaluating .338 Lapua sniper rifles. In my opinion .300 Win. Mag. is a bad compromise. The Brits also use the .338 Lapua. Compared to other costs the costs for new rifles instead of rebuilding is negligible. I think it was only done to show officials and politicians that the Army people try to save money…

By: KYM

KYM — Fri, 16 May 2014 22:08:07 +0000

I think the cost of up grading to 338 Lapua was the deciding factor, the 338 Lapua is a slightly better choice, but theres not a lot in it.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 16 May 2014 21:03:31 +0000

Reflecting of course the “Not Invented Here” approach to sniping that has dogged the US Military since WWI. Well done to ATK for the contract, but the 338 Lapua has proven to be a better choice in Europe.