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Post by joekelly on Nov 11, 2012 9:30:00 GMT -5
I bought a .357 H&R and rechambered it for the .358. Took 7mm-08 brass moved the neck back cut it to 1.79. Using 35 grains of Reloader 7 and .358 (35 cal) 200 grain Hornady XTS, chronographed at 2303 ftps. Pretty happy with it. Just need a trigger job on the rifle now lol
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Post by Decatur on Nov 11, 2012 9:59:29 GMT -5
Cool!
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Post by parson on Nov 12, 2012 8:12:41 GMT -5
Joekelly,
I've considered that very thing (among others), sounds like a cool rifle.
One word of caution: If you are familiar with H&R rifles then you know that they make 2 different frames. The .357 comes from the factory on a SB1 frames that will not withstand the pressures of larger calibers.
Their website has all the info.
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Post by oldhoyt on Nov 13, 2012 7:11:00 GMT -5
If I read this right, you re-chambered for 358 Hoosier, is that correct? If so, I'd be interested to hear how your bullet performs on deer.
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Post by joekelly on Nov 13, 2012 17:20:08 GMT -5
yes it is rechambered for .358. Last year a buck was killed with a similiar case but with 180 grain bullet and 100 ftps fast and it blew through both front shoulders. So with 20 more grains of bullet and 100 ftps slower it should put one heck of a hit on a deer.
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Post by oldhoyt on Nov 14, 2012 7:08:52 GMT -5
I have a 358 Hoosier as well. I'm shooting Hornady 180 gr over 45 gr Accurate 2230. I have not chrono'd, but it should be 2400-2500 fps in my 24" barrel. Good luck with yours!
If you don't mind my asking, how much did the rechamber cost? Thanks.
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Post by joekelly on Nov 14, 2012 22:19:18 GMT -5
Oldhoyt, the rechamber was free.
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Post by oldhoyt on Nov 15, 2012 7:20:24 GMT -5
Great deal for you then!
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Post by woody1071 on Nov 18, 2012 22:03:36 GMT -5
joekelly, i'm not looking for a free re-chamber but I am looking to find someone to send my barrel to have this done. Mine is an H&R as well. Could you supply me with a name?
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