.338 Lapua, what am I missing here?

[Tim K]

You wear a Nomex hat for that shot?

[Hoser]

You wear a Nomex hat for that shot?

Every shot with that beast is like that. A split second of flash and then a really loud boom.

[Monky]

Every shot with that beast is like that. A split second of flash and then a really loud boom.

I love when it catches people off guard.

I don't think the 82 was ever made as a purpose built sniper rifle. Granted it's fun to use it as one..but when shooting a .50 you don't have to go for a head shot for a kill shot. Using the irons on it is fun and 'different'. Never used a set like it. Took some getting used to.

I've never used anything but milsurp ammo.. close to 700grn but not over. I would LOVE to run some match loads through it, but I can't bring myself to buy any when I'm not that awesome at dialing in my scope. I've only stretched her out to 800 yds and I can hit what I'm aiming at. But certainly not w/a grouping that's impressive.

I do love firing it though. I got so many angry texts monday when people starting seeing that I was firing it standing (nearly needed fusion on l4/l5) but I was released by my doc last week

I love the concussion. Feeling the 'boom'.

[Hoser]