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404 J: to build or not to build...

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26 April 2013, 06:56
Idaho Sharpshooter
404 J: to build or not to build...
That IS the question facing us.

I bought 500 new BELL 404 J cases here, with the plan to build a heavy LR rifle in 338 Edge (FL 338 RUM).

I have a deal cooking on a Whitworth 375H&H/ 458 Lott length. The thought has occurred to me, that I could use half that brass for a 404 J.

Opinions welcome, but facts are better.

thanks,

Rich
26 April 2013, 06:58
505G
Yes, build it.

You have all the bits bar the barrel.


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26 April 2013, 07:18
tygersman
Why not?

I had a standard Model 70 300 RUM converted and rebarelled to a 404 a couple years ago. I had plans to restock it and really fix it up. But pressed for time, I took the very basic rifle on a buff hunt and have been practicing with and shooting it, and now I'm afraid to change anything on it as it's such an accurate, consistent, relatively light, and quick handling rifle. I've passed on several nice 375s on AR-Bay simply because of my "nothing special" 404.
26 April 2013, 08:55
jeffeosso
Why not? Just make 100% certain your reamer, headspace gauge , dies and brass all meet the same spec. It's critical


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
26 April 2013, 09:17
Nakihunter
Absolutely yes - make it a real classic style.


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26 April 2013, 10:40
Idaho Sharpshooter
talked me into it...
26 April 2013, 11:27
boom stick
Only as a matching pair of 333 and 404 Jeffery.


577 BME 3"500 KILL ALL 358 GREMLIN 404-375

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26 April 2013, 20:27
cal30 1906
Rich

I bought a .404 that is\was built on a Winchester featherwight classic in stainless and dark walnut, with a 23" Lothar Walther heavy sporter barrel on it it weighs 8.75 pounds.
It shoots wonderful but at times it will knock the piss out of you if held wrong.

Until I bought this rifle my largest was a .338 Win mag and a 9.3x62, so I am pretty new to a big bore caliber.I am sure you have shot much larger.

But It is a very nicely put together rifle that hits with authority and I know why people love to shoot bigbores.


Cal30




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