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[Sniper338]

A friend wants to rebarrel his 358 Winchester to a 50-70 gov.

Any smiths have this reamer and able to do this?

Its a uberti reproduction.

 

[Sniper338]

Ttt

 

[Adam in WI]

I'm assuming you mean 348, as I'm unaware of anyone manufacturing a reproduction of the 358. If so, are you sure the bolt can be opened up enough? The 50-70 is .050" larger rim diameter. I would think .50 Alaskan would almost be easier to find reamers and components for. No bolt modification needed either.

Edit: it's worth noting that rifles converted to the Alaskan chamberings required other modifications to keep the magazine tube attached to the receiver under recoil. I suppose it's up to you and your smith to determine which route is easier.

 

[Sniper338]

I'm assuming you mean 348, as I'm unaware of anyone manufacturing a reproduction of the 358. If so, are you sure the bolt can be opened up enough? The 50-70 is .050" larger rim diameter. I would think .50 Alaskan would almost be easier to find reamers and components for. No bolt modification needed either.

Edit: it's worth noting that rifles converted to the Alaskan chamberings required other modifications to keep the magazine tube attached to the receiver under recoil. I suppose it's up to you and your smith to determine which route is easier.

Yes 348. Fat fingers.

 

[Adam in WI]

Yes 348. Fat fingers.

I've got a small quantity of brass if you wind up needing 348.

 

[Sniper338]

I've got a small quantity of brass if you wind up needing 348.

Its a uberti winchester highwall. I dont know of anyone that can rebarrel that.

 

[Adam in WI]

My mind automatically went to Model 71 being 348

 

[Liven The Dream]

There was a Guy in Wisconsin Ernie Stimson ?? stilmen ?
Last name is a Guess

 

[PDS]

That's Ernie Stallman of Badger Barrels. I believe Ernie is retired and Badger Barrels is no longer in business.

 

[nicholst55]

I wonder if Shiloh or C. Sharps can - and would - do that kind of work on a rifle other than their own brand.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I wonder if Shiloh or C. Sharps can - and would - do that kind of work on a rifle other than their own brand.

Id bet since it takes over a year to get a new one they may not be interested in a project such as that.

 

[Adam in WI]

Can I ask what's so special about doing a high wall? Isn't it just a flat sided receiver with a barrel screwed into it? Aside from that isn't it just an extractor cut and indexing sights (or flats for an octagon)?

 

[10XSHOOTER]

Try Ray Montgomery in Palisade, Colo. Ray is an old time smithy and works on just about anything.

 

[akajun]

Can I ask what's so special about doing a high wall? Isn't it just a flat sided receiver with a barrel screwed into it? Aside from that isn't it just an extractor cut and indexing sights (or flats for an octagon)?

Exactly, unless there is something in there I don’t know about any quality smith should be able to do it. Especially with the way bpcr shooters change barrels .

 

[Sniper338]

Can I ask what's so special about doing a high wall? Isn't it just a flat sided receiver with a barrel screwed into it? Aside from that isn't it just an extractor cut and indexing sights (or flats for an octagon)?

Nothing, just never heard of anyone working on one. Every smith I know only does custom builds.

 

[rockhound78]

Call Jesse at JES reboring and see if he can rebore it. I think he has a 50-70 reamer

 

[JayHHI6818]

JD Jones sold SSak to Lehigh Defense and I know SSK chambered Barrels in 50-70. Might contact Lehigh

https://sskfirearms.lehighdefense.com/

 

[jonbearman]

Turnbull restorations may do it or at least turn you on to someone. It is Doug Turnbull Restorations 585-412-4952 If you get Doug tell him you and I are friends My name is Jon Lennon(for real)

 

[Sniper338]

Turnbull restorations may do it or at least turn you on to someone. It is Doug Turnbull Restorations 585-412-4952 If you get Doug tell him you and I are friends My name is Jon Lennon(for real)

Thanks. I passed on the info