Remington 798 375 H&H to 404 Jeffery?

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16 September 2008, 19:55

twt1705

Remington 798 375 H&H to 404 Jeffery?

I was wondering if this conversion could be done? I really like the 404 Jeffery and if it could be done who would be a good gunsmith to do it.

16 September 2008, 20:02

TC1

Find the proper bottom metal and you're off to the races.

Terry

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16 September 2008, 20:07

vapodog

I did something unusual.....I turned the brass on the 404 Jeff rounds to .531 so I didn't have to open the bolt face.....

In that manner if you don't like the 404 after a while you can put the .375 barrel backon and regainthe original caliber.

If you really like the 404 afterwards then shit can the turned brass and open the bolt face and be done with the wierd stuff.

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16 September 2008, 20:16

twt1705

Where do I find the "proper bottom metal"?

16 September 2008, 20:57

Masterifleman

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I did something unusual.....I turned the brass on the 404 Jeff rounds to .531 so I didn't have to open the bolt face.....

Just fireform .375RUM brass and you don't have to do anything to it and it's cheaper than .404 brass.

Try these folks for bottom metal.

http://www.sunny-hill.com/products/assemblies/98mauser/440.html

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