Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles 358 auto loader?

My dad had one. Most accurate auto loader I've ever seen. Weird, I know- he must have got a good one. But you really had to let the bolt slam shut to get it closed all the way.

Since I really like the high comb stocks of the later 7400's for nice scope mounting, I'm thinking a 308 or 243 7400 might be the ticket for this project. Those didn't come in carbine length, so I could have the barrel cut on it as well.

But I see the prices going for used 7400's with the high comb stocks, I might just pony up for the new 750 308 carbine and do it right from the start. The matte finish, synthetic stock 750's can be found for a decent price.

Thanks for the info in your post! I have a Sako Greywolf in 338 Fed already. Everything off the 308 case just seems to work well- I'm a 260 and 7mm-08 fan also.

But something about the 358 just gets me. History, nostalgia, big thump in an older semi-forgotten (unfortunately) caliber.... The 'cool' factor for the 358 is pegging the meter.