Scott - on the 338 WSM, I considered that as well. Where to get a reamer? Could it be as simple as sending my current 300 WSM to JES for a 338 re-bore? Its been sitting in the safe for years. Using a Leup VX-3 I have and aluminium bottom metal, I could get it down to 7.7 lbs give or take an oz which works as well. If recoil gets too stiff, I can load it down a bit. I only have about 500 pcs of 300 WSM brass............
B, my opinion is send it off to Jess and let him do his work to the rifle. You’ll be into it 225 bucks and a set of dies. Anneal the brass and shoot it.
I’d be prepared to lap the barrel decently and DBC it but that’s about it. JES will find the reamer for it. I’m betting it will just be a straight rebore though. I think it’s an excellent idea and a butt kicker of an elk rifle.
