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Post by span870 on Jan 6, 2012 6:05:21 GMT -5
When converting a rifle over to the 358 does it matter what rifle that you start with? I am wanting to get one built and am stuck between two options. I have a pro hunter that i can simply buy the barrel for or I have a 243 marlin bolt that is sitting in my safe. I won this gun several years ago at a nwtf banquet and it has sat there untouched since. Can I use this rifle and have it converted over?
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Post by dbd870 on Jan 6, 2012 7:20:20 GMT -5
The bolt face is too small.
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Post by hornharvester on Jan 6, 2012 9:30:09 GMT -5
Easiest way for you is to buy the Encore barrel. Like Dave said your Marlin would have to have the bolt face changed and threads cut to match the Marlin receiver. Plus the mag would be too small so it would have to be a single shooter. h.h.
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Post by fullrut on Jan 6, 2012 9:33:35 GMT -5
I would go for the encoore. I have one and love it.
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Post by cedarthicket on Jan 6, 2012 9:56:08 GMT -5
Span870, another option for using your Marlin short-action bolt rifle in .243 Winchester is to convert it to .358 Hoosier. It is a very economical rifle to start with, especially since you already have one! And, there is no need to alter the bolt face or do any other modifications (other than a new barrel of course) to get it to work with the .358 Hoosier. I have such a Marlin and it works great.
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Post by fullrut on Jan 6, 2012 10:11:42 GMT -5
Span870, another option for using your Marlin short-action bolt rifle in .243 Winchester is to convert it to .358 Hoosier. It is a very economical rifle to start with, especially since you already have one! And, there is no need to alter the bolt face or do any other modifications (other than a new barrel of course) to get it to work with the .358 Hoosier. I have such a Marlin and it works great. This is a great option. Unless you are just dead set on the 358 wssm I would think about the 358 hoosier, especially since you already have a donor gun. |
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Post by span870 on Jan 6, 2012 13:10:57 GMT -5
Not really set on anything. Just wanted a rifle. Just was under the impression that the wssm was the beat all to end all. Seems the wssm ballistics are better with the wssm or am i mistaken? Other problem is that i don't handload and know just hunts carries the loaded bullets for the wssm.
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Post by swilk on Jan 6, 2012 13:17:05 GMT -5
I own 2 of the 358 BFG's (wmms) .... the 358 hoosier should do just about anything the wssm will do for the type of hunting found in Indiana.
If I already had a donor gun for a hoosier I would build one over the bfg(wssm).
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Post by schall53 on Jan 6, 2012 13:45:27 GMT -5
What is the difference between the hoosier and the wmms?
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Post by swilk on Jan 6, 2012 14:45:20 GMT -5
case capacity, and therefore maximum velocity, is greater in the wssm.
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Post by cedarthicket on Jan 6, 2012 15:11:09 GMT -5
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Post by schall53 on Jan 6, 2012 15:16:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation.
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Post by omegahunter on Jan 6, 2012 16:11:21 GMT -5
You may well consider getting into reloading if you get a wildcat. LOTS easier to make .358 Hoosier brass than .358 WSSM! And less case capacity means it will be cheaper to shoot if you start reloading your own. There will really be a very negligible difference between the two cartridges in the field inside of 300 yards.
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Post by span870 on Jan 6, 2012 17:12:15 GMT -5
After 300 yards does one stand out more than the other. I also plan on using this rifle in Wyoming for deer and antelope. What is your guys thoughts on either of these rifles at that range. I have a 30/06 that could also be used as a donor rifle. Would that work on the wssm? One last question. Ballistic wise what am I looking at with the wssm? I found a drop chart for the hoosier but can't seem to find what im looking for on the wsswm.
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Post by duff on Jan 6, 2012 17:30:55 GMT -5
Bring 'em down here, I'll fix you right up....you can use it to shoot chipmunks to water buffalo when I am done.
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Post by 357max on Jan 6, 2012 17:36:50 GMT -5
It seems like there are cheaper more economical options for a deer rifle in Indiana. These would be 200 yard or more deer rifles that would not require special brass or barrels or expensive gun modifications.
You could shorten the case length on the 45-70, 35 Remington and the 358 Winchester and combine the shortened case with the correct bullet and have a very effective Indiana deer rifle.
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