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Offline drdougrx

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Can the Win Big Bore 375win be converted....
« on: March 22, 2009, 08:19:15 AM »
to the 375 JDJ??????
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Re: Can the Win Big Bore 375win be converted....
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 09:12:48 AM »
a path many of us have considered. I researched it well. There are issues with needing a new follower and lifter not being able to use the long heavy bullets, etc. It is doable with enough time and effort. There has been done a 375/356 by Paco Kelly which is about the same thing. Of course I make no claims to be one of the magicians of the levergun. I finally decided, that if I was going to do it, it would be with a 444 BB and put on a 375 barrel to spare hassles. on THE FLIP SIDE THEY ARE FEW AND NO MORE BEIN MADE. I also thought about going with  a 444 Marlin and rebarreling. Again a fair option. So, I have thought a lot on the subject, but don't have one-yet. ;)

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Re: Can the Win Big Bore 375win be converted....
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2009, 12:14:49 PM »
Thanks Mox...a buddy has one that I may be able to procure.  I was interested on "suping" it up a bit.
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Re: Can the Win Big Bore 375win be converted....
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2009, 03:13:28 AM »
you should check out he leverguns .com articles. There has been a lot work using the short 38-55 brass to gain some improvement. I personally love my 375 BB. I also understand the attraction on getting into the 9.3x74 power range or at least close. Good luck and have fun!

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Re: Can the Win Big Bore 375win be converted....
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2009, 03:23:08 PM »
Many Thanks!
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