35 whelen to 358 norma?

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25 May 2009, 04:00

Joel/AK

35 whelen to 358 norma?

Can it be done with just a simple reamer job? I already have a bolt, mag etc worked out, just curious about the chambering.

Thanks

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25 May 2009, 04:10

Toomany Tools

As long as you open the boltface and it fits in the magazine box you should be able to rechamber to the .358 Norma Magnum.

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25 May 2009, 07:09

Idaho Sharpshooter

it will not be of much benefit if you have a twist slower than 1:12", IMHO. The benefit of the 358NM is use of heavier bullets at greater velocity.

Rich
Buff Killer

25 May 2009, 08:46

Joel/AK

Thanks guys,

Reason I asked 1) I like the 35's. I just have no need for a whelen due to my likeing of my 9.3x62. 2) soon I will be reieving a magnum length mauser action and since I have the whelen bbl.......

or plan B is to go ahead with the 458AR. I talked to my smith and hes familiar with the AR. He visits here but doesnt post.

25 May 2009, 09:03

vapodog

Have you considered the .375 Ruger?.....It'll run through that magnum Mauser you bought!

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25 May 2009, 09:52

Joel/AK

Honestly vapo, a 375 doesnt interest me, of any flavor. I dont know why, damn good caliber.

26 May 2009, 08:40

x2mosg

Joel,

Go ahead and do the 470 AR like me. Everybody's got a 458, do the .470.

Seriously I do like the Norma, but I told you my thing on the Whelen. This would be a tough one for me, but I've already decided on the 470AR.

David