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Same here. Also broke but have a 1979 BLR in .358.

I'd love a #1RSI in 358. Blue and walnut with a gloss 2-7 leupy

That looks like an easy job for JES.

Here`s a 308 in stainless ready for a rebore.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/classifieds/view/_961088684.aspx

I love the 358 Win cartridge but I've only had Winchester Model 70 FWTs in that caliber. The darned steel-butted things kicked hard w/o a recoil pad... biting my cheekbone and my shoulder. I'm curious to know whether the Ruger 77s in that caliber have a better stock design or are fitted with a good recoil pad.

LCHunter1, I've not had an opportunity to shoot the older tang safety 77's but, my newer M77 Hawkeye all weather model has a decent synthetic stock with a good recoil pad. While you will feel the recoil, it is not unpleasant to shoot even off a bench and I have never had a problem with cheek bite. In my most accurate hand load, I use 225 grain NP's over a stout load of TAC. I'm sure the 250 grain loads would kick a bit more.

Thanks Biggs300. I've been considering (cautiously) re-barreling a Rem Mod 7 in 358 Win. Would need a premier recoil pad at least. I have one in 308 Win and it shoots just fine with its pad so may go ahead after this coming elk season.