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I have a Remington Mountain Guide 243 stainless (Mtn rifle in Ti stock). Don't really have much need for the lightweight 243 so thinking of screwing on a new tube, mic .625 at 21" and chambered in 358 Win.

Should be a nice thumper Scott.

Could always do a WSSM.....

I am partial to the 338Fed but a 358Win is good too. It sounds like a great plan.

RH

Figuring since I already have several 35 caliber rifles and no 338, it would make logistics just that much easier.

Sounds neat.

I prefer a little more muzzle heavy feel so I'd probably go .675 which would be about like a Lilja #3 lopped off at 21". It will have a .358" hole in it after all.

Neck up to 358, blow out and forty a 7x57 case.....(grins)

Makes sense. I had a lot of 338 bullets laying around when I had to decide between the two. It was the main reason I went with the Fed.

RH

Have always been tempted by the 358 and then consequently wonder about the thumping thing.

It would make nicer hole in a fat black bear than a 243.

Did ponder the 358 and 338 on a 57 case for my Mex...

Would like a little more than .621 too, on the end...just for the appearance...heavier tube, big hole...liking the looks of those 760s with a short heavy tubes at 20-21".

Sounds good. You've had that 243 a couple of months now anyhoo, time to rip it apart!

Your dimensions sound good. My Norma mikes .635" at 23" with a M70 action and standard fill McMillan. Since your stock and action are both lighter than mine it should be good. For balance I think you've got it.

Highly unlikely you need prodding or guidance......

I've been getting together the parts for pretty much the same rifle, except the action is not a TI.

A faux TI in 358 (22") with 2x7 Leupold would be a great rig.


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dont know why you dont just go with the 325 wsm ! That way you have the best of all worlds ! It was made for a shorter barrel in the first place ! And i know it will thump the way you wont !!!

Jeff???

Having a .358 is a lot better than having a .243, though that can be said about nearly any cartridge .

The rifle you describe sounds right, and would be dandy to go with the rest of them. Though if I were doing it the .338 Fed would be very appealing to me...

Dennis

I like that idea a lot! A wee thicker at the end of the tube wouldn't suck either.

21" tube seems about perfect.

7.62x51mm or maybe 308 is what I would do......hehehe.....

Here's a pic of my .338 "Federale" purchased in the classifieds from some poor soul . Mebbe what you're thinking?? #3 Rock, 21", approximately .660 at moohzel, 2x7 Leupie, Compact Edge.

I'd be looking to punch that 243 chamber AI and roll with it. But that's just me. (grin)

Outstanding! I want one.