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Jim Watson · January 11, 2010, 02:37 PM

The REAL problem, even for a pro gunsmith, is that it cannot be done except by setting the barrel back, rethreading and rechambering after the rebore. The .300 W.M. is .156" LONGER from head to shoulder than the .338 W.M.

January 11, 2010, 02:37 PM	#9
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,544	The REAL problem, even for a pro gunsmith, is that it cannot be done except by setting the barrel back, rethreading and rechambering after the rebore. The .300 W.M. is .156" LONGER from head to shoulder than the .338 W.M.