Bad News Gen II – The Semi-Auto .338 Lapua Powerhouse
By Noreen Firearms | Built for Distance. Engineered for Performance.
The Bad News Gen II in .338 Lapua Magnum isn’t just another long-range rifle — it’s the signature semi-auto platform that redefined what extreme-range firepower could be. Developed by Noreen Firearms to push the limits of precision and performance, the Gen II now stands as a refined evolution of the rifle that made the name famous.
With piston-driven operation, side charging, and an upgraded billet receiver design, the Bad News Gen II offers semi-auto speed and .338 Lapua stopping power in one serious package.
? Key Features & Specs
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Chambering: .338 Lapua Magnum
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Operation: Semi-Automatic, Piston Driven, Side Charging
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Barrel Length: 26” match-grade, 1:10 twist
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Weight: 13 lbs – stable yet maneuverable for long-range work
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Trigger: Match-grade, tuned for crisp break
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Magazine: Accepts 5 or 10-round mags
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Muzzle Brake: Noreen Design, 5/8-24 thread
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Stock: Magpul PRS adjustable precision stock
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Pistol Grip: Standard A2
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Sights: Optics-ready with full-length Picatinny top rail
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Receiver Set: Upgraded billet with improved tolerances
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Handguard: Modernized design with aggressive styling and ventilation
? Purpose-Built for:
✅ Extreme distance shooting – confidently reach beyond 1,000 yards
✅ Precision hunters chasing large game with serious ballistic energy
✅ Shooters who demand a semi-automatic .338 Lapua solution
✅ Tactical DMR roles where rapid follow-up shots matter
⏳ Current Lead Time: 12–16 Weeks
Each Bad News Gen II rifle is built to order by Noreen’s expert team. Lead time is approximately 12–16 weeks, with orders fulfilled in the order they’re received. This level of precision takes time — and it’s worth the wait.
Customer Reviews Write a Review
Beautiful Rifle!
This beautiful work of art is worth every penny! Each one will need to be custom fitted to the operator's use after receipt. Extremely accurate after attachments are properly configured. She comes as pictured by Noreen (rifle only as pictured). For information purposes, this comes with no iron sights, scopes, bi-pods, or other accessories.
600yds no problem
Was out shooting first time and got it sited in at 100yds. with the HSM 250gr ammo Noreen recommended. Used my phone app to get the dope to 600 yds and was ringing the gong every time like I was a pro or something. Another guy at the range couldnt believe a semi auto could be as accurate as this thing. Groups were just about 5 inches with the factory ammo. Cant wait for summer!
Wickedly Accurate and easy to shoot
I love this rifle- and the personal service. I bought the rifle used and had trouble getting the gas block adjusted properly to cycle the weapon reliably. After a couple emails to the Gun Room, I was told that there was a better gas block- a $105 upgrade. So I sent the rifle in for the upgrade. What the hell- $105 bucks is nothing for a 5K rifle to work reliably. They did the upgrade for free. Then I took the rifle out to test the new gas block. Perfect function. Not only that, but I was tagging a 12x18 steel silhouette at 1000 yards every freakin' time. Not one miss in 20 rounds of Sierra Game Kings, not known for match accuracy. Resighted at 100 for 250 grain Accubonds and repeated the perfect string at 1000 again! Surprisingly light feeling and ergonomic. Decent rigger out of the box. The 250 grain slugs match my Shepherd trajectory 6x18 scope perfectly... going from 100 yards to 500 to 1000 is easy and requires no knob tweaking. I love this rifle!
