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    Anyone have any ideas if it's feasible to rebarrel a howa 1500 30/06 to 358 win ?
     

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    ask oneshot "jj"

    seems a little sketchy to me , but what do i know, plus i am partial to the 06 and have no machinist skills..
    is it a bull barrel?
     

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    It’ll work just fine . I had a 3006 Remington 700 that I had re barreled to 358 Winchester.
     

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    It’ll work just fine . I had a 3006 Remington 700 that I had re barreled to 358 Winchester.
    Do you know anyone who could do the work? It'd be the next part of my dilemma.
     

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    BOLT FACE ?? ... EXTRACTOR ?? SAME ... SAME ...
    But a simple rebarrel should do it. Same with the 338Fed.
    Will this be a closer range gun ?? Really not sure if you will produce more power than a well loaded '06 but in the short action would be better for the cloaer range deer,bear,hogs,IMO.
    338Fed for longish (>300yd) range elk,caribou,moose,etc.
    Just my opinion. Have no expierance with the 338 or 358. ---- SAWMAN
     
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    Who ever you talk to about your project get a ball park time frame on having it done.
    There are other options, if interested PM me.
     
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    BOLT FACE ?? ... EXTRACTOR ?? SAME ... SAME ...
    But a simple rebarrel should do it. Same with the 338Fed.
    Will this be a closer range gun ?? Really not sure if you will produce more power than a well loaded '06 but in the short action would be better for the cloaer range deer,bear,hogs,IMO.
    338Fed for longish (>300yd) range elk,caribou,moose,etc.
    Just my opinion. Have no expierance with the 338 or 358. ---- SAWMAN
    Definitely be setting up as a closer range gun
    I know could leave it as 06 but we have one in the house that is staging stock so my wild hair is this one.
     

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    Called - -> "A PROJECT". No problem with that. Do it all the time.
    A formal word for "to tinker".
    Given range,the 358 would be my choice but remember you will be running a short action cartridge in a long action. Feed,extract problems ??
    Was talking to JJ about this awhile back. Highly do'able.
    Availability of bullets and brass ?? ---- SAWMAN
     

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    Called - -> "A PROJECT". No problem with that. Do it all the time.
    A formal word for "to tinker".
    Given range,the 358 would be my choice but remember you will be running a short action cartridge in a long action. Feed,extract problems ??
    Was talking to JJ about this awhile back. Highly do'able.
    Availability of bullets and brass ?? ---- SAWMAN
    Brass for days with the 308 base, and oddly of late I've been finding decent amounts of the 358 rifle bullets
     

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    I consider the 358W a 200yd cartridge with right bullets . For close in woods / timber for large furry beast lt does pretty well as does its cousin the 35 Whelen based on the 30-06 case necked up . Whelen brings another 10% more energy to the table plus increased range . If you like heavy for caliber & / or mono-metal bullets added MV of Whelen would be of serious consideration .
    All that said , around here both cartridges are overkill in the extreme . However both are cast bullet friendly & more sedate loads with them are both accurate & effective enough for any game around here . Again bullet choice is key .
     

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    Research necking up .308" to satisf your needs. What tools will you need ??
    Can you do it in one step or will it require multiple dies ??
    Proper neck tension ??
    Resize to proper OAL for your gun ??
    Longivity of brass once the neck and shoulder have been worked ??
    Your project ..... just a few things to consider. --- SAWMAN
     

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    Research necking up .308" to satisf your needs. What tools will you need ??
    Can you do it in one step or will it require multiple dies ??
    Proper neck tension ??
    Resize to proper OAL for your gun ??
    Longivity of brass once the neck and shoulder have been worked ??
    Your project ..... just a few things to consider. --- SAWMAN
    I always appreciate the experience and input sawman. Between you and oneshot I truly think yall need to write a book.
     

    Jdcujo

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    I consider the 358W a 200yd cartridge with right bullets . For close in woods / timber for large furry beast lt does pretty well as does its cousin the 35 Whelen based on the 30-06 case necked up . Whelen brings another 10% more energy to the table plus increased range . If you like heavy for caliber & / or mono-metal bullets added MV of Whelen would be of serious consideration .
    All that said , around here both cartridges are overkill in the extreme . However both are cast bullet friendly & more sedate loads with them are both accurate & effective enough for any game around here . Again bullet choice is key .
    From what it looks like with the barrel length I have the Whelen would be a lot overkill.
     

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    A 92 action with a 18" bbl,chambered in 358 would be perfect for me.
    Loved my 16" 454Casull. NEVER should have sold it.
    Another thought - - -> for your purposes - - -> which would be better FOR YOU - - -> A 24" 35Whelan or a 18" 358 ??
    Factor in everything. --- SAWMAN
     

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    A 92 action with a 18" bbl,chambered in 358 would be perfect for me.
    Loved my 16" 454Casull. NEVER should have sold it.
    Another thought - - -> for your purposes - - -> which would be better FOR YOU - - -> A 24" 35Whelan or a 18" 358 ??
    Factor in everything. --- SAWMAN
    18" or less 358 personally
     

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    Darn right sir.
    Too bad your donor gun is not a short action. Picture a 16.5 -18" 358 with a 12.75-13.25" LOP in a short action gun.
    Would most likely give you a OAL of around 33 inches. Compact,light,quick to shoulder. Just a kick ass little gun. --- SAWMAN
    ADDED: Projects like this get you EXACTLY what you want,and you learn along the way.
    Tinker away.
     

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    Darn right sir.
    Too bad your donor gun is not a short action. Picture a 16.5 -18" 358 with a 12.75-13.25" LOP in a short action gun.
    Would most likely give you a OAL of around 33 inches. Compact,light,quick to shoulder. Just a kick ass little gun. --- SAWMAN
    ADDED: Projects like this get you EXACTLY what you want,and you learn along the way.
    Tinker away.
    From mild ( 357 pistol bullets depending on feeding) to fairly wild.
     
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