Thanks for all the info. This is an 1889 Remington that was converted to a sporter in 1896. They (Carl Gustaf) hardened the action and the rolling block when they converted it to 8x58R. I just don't know what the pressures were of that smokeless round. I've read a few places that I could use 30-40 Krag data to load the 8x58R. However, the bore is a little rough, so that's why I was thinking of rebarreling. Plus 8x58R brass is a bit scarce and dies are a bit pricey too.
I'm not planning on schuetzen, just another single shot for my collection. I'll probably shelve my ideas for a while.
Thanks again
John
