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Rusty Brass, I have one 358 win from an old Mauser which is my short range, heavy brush rifle.  (It's my brush gun because it has a short barrel and it's easier to get through brush, not because it shoots through it, red dot scope for quick aim, but not precise).  The 358 is capable of 250-300 yards with the right set-up.

Magazine issue:  I will check with the authorities before I try the snap caps.  Taking out the magazine and removing several snap caps would take nearly as long as disassembling my Mossberg 500 and removing the plug.  I have thought about installing a block.  I'll try the Indian manufacturers.  Thanks for the suggestion.

All of this makes me wish I have several SMLEs, just to play with.

I have had some feeding problems with some loads, specifically round nose bullets.  Now, why would I want round nose bullets in a 308?????   Uh, I don't know.  I had some and loaded them up to try out.  I've never had loading problems with other bullets, although the mag is sure different than the original.

I think you got all of the chamberings of the 88.  Just looking at them makes me think about rebarreling my Ishapore in 358.  (I have no historical reverence at all, do I?):undecided:   I would love to take it hunting, but Missouri frowns on a 10 shot mag.  Anybody know where I can get a reduced capacity magazine?  I thought about putting 6 snap caps in it, something like a shotgun plug.  I don't want to permanently change the magazine.

That sounds real positive. I've always liked 35 caliber and the 35 Rem has a pretty good punch without excessive recoil. It should be a good combination, a better chambering than the 6.5 Carcano.  It may even make a Carcano worth owning and shooting.

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This is getting a little off the thread, but I have to mention that the Barnes reloading manual lists loads for (I believe) a 338 Scovill.  It might be a 375 Scoville.  That's basically a 30-06 case, case mouth enlarged and blown out a little (not as much as the JDJ's) and loaded to about the same pressures as the 30-06.  The reason I mention this is that the fella that wrote the intro specifically said he had it chambered in an 1895 Win.  Now, he probably has a newer version, modern steel, etc.  Now a BLR would be comparable as it comes in a long (standard, 30-06 l;ength) action, but the 88 (and I would love to have one) I believe only comes in the short (308) length.  I have the 100 in 308 and I love it, but I can't shoot my reloads in it.
 
Anyway, back to the thread, I guess by clunky, I mean more looks because as I said, the action has never failed me.  My reload did, but that's another issue.  In a misfire, I particularly like being able to recock without opening the action.

This looks interesting to me.  The 35 Rem is listed in the Hornady reloading manual with a .460 rim.  I would think one could trim that easily, if indeed it needed trimming.  Rebarrelling in 35 Rem looks like a possibility.  The case head also looks slightly larger, but should still feed adequately, perhaps lowering the magazine capacity by one, but that shouldn't be a big problem.  All in all, this is intriguing.

I re-looked at their pricing.  Obviously, they will, but that could run up the $$$.  Still, a
P-14 would sure look nice wearing one.

Those are nice looking stocks.  Would they install and take care of the fittings on a barrelled action?  I have an oogly Mauser in .358 that only needs a nice stock for a complete face lift.

I presently own an Ishapore SMLE in 308.  It's an ugly brute, but gets the job done and I actually like it a lot.  In my younger days I had a Jungle carbine.  I sold that when I thought I needed a bigger motorcycle.  I actually had several rifles I let go that regularly cause me self abuse :o (22 WRF pump, 788 in 7-08, Jungle Carbine in 303, to name a few).  Wish I had them all back now.  Aw well.  The SMLE's have always looked and felt clunky to me, but they get the job done in great fashion and I have to go along with Forrest Gump.  "Beauty is as Beauty does."  Naturally, my 2 favorites are the 2 I have/had.

Most bullet makers make bullets for the 35 Rem.  They are usually 200 gr and RN.  Construction could be a little light for a 35 Alaskan?, or similar.  I have been looking for a bullet mold for a .358 in 250 gr or so, but haven't found what I wanted, yet.  But, my personal preference leans toward a bigger bore, at least .375, or even more.

If you want blast effect, try a 15" barrel in 338-06 JDJ. I have to wear ear plugs even when I'm hunting. I know you aren't anxious to rebarrel, but I can't help but think how purty that would be with a 24" barrel, half octagon with a wedding band. MMM-MMM-MMM. Caliber? The .348 is listed with a .610 rim, whereas the 45-70 is listed with a .608. That sounds like a very minor change in the bolt face, if any is required at all. That means a simple rebarrel job for any of the Alaskan series. Sounds like a winner to me.  Then, again, 40-60 would be interesting, too.

Amen.  I "rediscovered" this just today.  My personal burdens are presently quite heavy, but simply opening myself to God's spirit, (today in the form of fellowship with my brothers and sisters) I find my burdens lighter tonight than they were this morning.

That is so true.

I'm actually thinking non-wildcat and bigger vs smaller, like a 358 Win. Or, I would consider something bigger, like a 9.3, or even .375- 08. I don't think anything bigger is practical.

This is so true, but one has to be a true to believer to really feel it.  The unbeliever will simply not understand or accept it.  
 
It's kind of malicious some of the things I have read.  "Why are there school shootings?  You kicked God out of the classroom.  What did you expect?"  But the truth is most of our woes ARE manmade.  
 
Some of our tragedies are truly random and those are necessary for us or we would not have free will.  If tragedy only befell unbelievers we would be tempted to do the right thing to escape tragedy instead of our devotion to Christ.  
 
Ohhh, I have to stop.  My head is starting to spin.  It gets pretty deep and complicated, here, but you are absolutely right.  ALL things (good and evil) work towards God's will.