Just what I've read, doesn't turn me on, barrel burner, expensive ammo, long action. maybe with military acceptance the ammo will be cheaper but then that never happen for the 338 Lapua. I think if I were going for something in that ballpark I would just stick with the 300 win mag but again those overbore cartridges just don't do much for me, I'll skip a few notches and go with 50 BMG.