It does suck, but if he already punched it out to .338 and wasn't up to spec, what real choice did he have. If it were me, I would see if i can score a take off 243, 260, 308 barrel and give JES another call and see if he will fit and punch out the new barrel for you. Heck you could probably sell the 358 barrel for any cost difference.
Winner winner chicken dinner! I’m going with this he rebored per customers request to a 338 federal. It wasn’t up to spec, what choice he have send the rifle back as a unshootable 338 federal with a refund? Or punch it out to a 358 with refund. At least ol boy has something he can sell to finance next project..
