338 win mag for a pistol frame?

[kgrand]

So what is the easiest way to get to a 15” barrel in 338 win mag for an Encore pistol?

I assume that cutting down and re-crowning a rifle barrel would work, but I was wondering if I could re-chamber a 15" fluted 338 federal barrel instead?  Any ideas?

Thanks

[Grumulkin]

If I were doing it, I would have T/C, Match Grade Machine, On Target Technologies or SSK Industries make a barrel for me.  That said, you could cut down a rifle barrel for which you would then have to use a rifle forend (which some do and like).  You could also have a 338 Federal barrel rechambered to 338 Win. Mag.

Keep in mind that if the time comes you want to sell your barrel to try something else, a barrel made by a reputable barrel maker will keep its value much better than something that has been hacked up and/or rechambered.

Oh, and consider a muzzle brake.

[daveb]

Grumulkin's right.  I have an older Bulberry in that caliber that I do most of my hunting with.
Lots of shops can make one for you, and you might find one used.

STRONGLY consider a muzzle brake.
Dave