Ladies and Gentlemen,

If you were going to convert a rifle to .458 Lott, isn't it better to start off with .375 H&H length action than with a 458 WM length action (since the Lott is based on the .375 cartridge)? Isn't the .458 WM significantly shorter than the .375 H&H and .458 Lott, thereby requiring the removal of some metal from the action in order to fit the Lott? If you start with a 458 WM, I assume you would not have to rebarrel as you would if you started with a .375 H&H. I am assuming you would have to replace the bottom metal on the 458 WM action, do you have to replace the bottom metal on the .375 H&H action?

Can you tell I know next to nothing about gunsmithing?

Regards,

Terry

[ 11-04-2002, 08:11: Message edited by: T.Carr ]

Look at this post, it explains all with a photo even!

http://www.serveroptions.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=002258

John,

Thanks for the link. I'll do a better job of using the "search" function next time.

Regards,

Terry