Ask your smith if he’s tried loading the magazine with 358 cartridges. It will work as a single shot just fine, the problem is with loading the magazine.
If he’s managed to turn a pre-900,000 serial number receiver into a 358 capable rifle, he’s very good.. and I’d hate to see your bill for the hours he put in. Loggah here had an early one altered, I think. Possible.. but not simple.
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