358 winchester build

[glockky]

Whats the cheapest way to build a good 358 winchester bolt gun. I have been looking at them for a while and all the used ones I find are $800+

[rockrat]

Find a 243 or 308 bolt gun and send it to JES reboring and have him turn it into a 358win.

[milkman]

It might not be the cheapest alternative, but Goodsteel never disappoints in rifle building. The 358 he built for me is a thing of beauty and shoots much better than I can hold it. If Tim does it, it is right, PERIOD.

[warf73]

Here is a link to a thread I started about this time last very good read. Lots of info and WHEN I do my 358 build I'll be sending the action to JES.
Link to post: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...highlight=warf
Link to JES: http://www.35caliber.com/index.html
Link about cheap bolt guns for 358 build: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...highlight=warf

[sthwestvictoria]

Midway were selling kits for Savage rifles with chambered ER Shaw barrel, lock nut, wrench and go/no go gauges. It looked like an interesting DIY option.

[KLR]

Savage has a $75 rebate program for the model 10/11 right now. I've seen the Trophy Hunter XP go for as low as $399. It comes with a Nikon scope that you could sell for $125. So, subtract $75 and $125 and you have the rifle for $200. Sell the barrel for $50 and now you have $150 in it. Buy a Midway kit for $200 or get a Green Mountain barrel from Apache Gun works for $200. No affiliation, but the guys on SavageShooters speak highly of them.

http://apachegunworks.com/pricing.html

Add $50 or so for ffl fees and shipping and you should be able to do it for $450.

I went with the Midway kit and found a coupon for $20 off and then sold my barrel wrench for $25.