Last year we introduced our 550 Magnum Badlands, one of the first .338 Lapua-chambered rifles intended for the hunting market. With such a potent round in such an accurate platform, it can extend the range of many hunters. At half a mile, the bullet is still carrying nearly 2000 ft/lbs of energy, so it has plenty of oomph for 400 yard pokes at large game like elk or moose.
In case you haven’t had a chance to check one out, here’s a detailed look from Ron Spomer: