amflyer
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I recently put a Shaw barrel on an old Savage 110 that I had. Originally a 30-06, I changed to a 35 Whelen barrel, re-stocked and bedded, added a Winchester front sight and a Remington rear. It shoots well.
The barrel contour is very heavy, and while it makes the gun a pleasure to shoot, it feels a little heavy for caliber, if you know what I mean.
Was considering having someone rechamber the barrel to either a 358 Norma, or a close wildcat; I have a pet .338 Win Mag, and lots of cases for the same. I know running the 338 cases through a 358 die will leave the necks a bit short, so I wonder if I could just plan for that in the rechamber? Might be easier just to not worry about it and resize the brass and forget it.
I know I will need to change the bolt head, but what about feeding from the blind magazine? It's an old stagger feed. Will I have to get a new follower or do anything with the rails?
Finally, anybody know of a reputable gunsmith that can rechamber for me? I have headspace gauges and can install myself, I just need the machining done. Timeliness isn't an concern, but quality of work and character are.
The barrel contour is very heavy, and while it makes the gun a pleasure to shoot, it feels a little heavy for caliber, if you know what I mean.
Was considering having someone rechamber the barrel to either a 358 Norma, or a close wildcat; I have a pet .338 Win Mag, and lots of cases for the same. I know running the 338 cases through a 358 die will leave the necks a bit short, so I wonder if I could just plan for that in the rechamber? Might be easier just to not worry about it and resize the brass and forget it.
I know I will need to change the bolt head, but what about feeding from the blind magazine? It's an old stagger feed. Will I have to get a new follower or do anything with the rails?
Finally, anybody know of a reputable gunsmith that can rechamber for me? I have headspace gauges and can install myself, I just need the machining done. Timeliness isn't an concern, but quality of work and character are.