Well , I just ordered an H&R Trapper model in 357 Mag. I am going to have this turned into a 357 Maximum and that is where I have some questions.
I have talked to a local gunsmith and was quoted $125 for the job. I don't know if that is in line or not...any comments? He told me he has to rent a reamer and I assume I will get a SAAMI chamber which after reading on Belm's site , that is not the best for accuracy because of the forcing cone in the chamber.
Is a chamber reamer necessary for the job? I am not actually cutting a new chamber but really just lengthening the mag chamber right? That leads to another question...I read up on using a 380 reamer that doesn't have the chamber profile with a forcing cone like the Maximum uses. I imagine all you are doing there is lengthening the throat to accept the longer cartridge.
I guess a little advice would be appreciated. I have never had a project like this done before but am thinking with the cost of a gunsmith vs. the price of renting reamers I would attempt this on my own if it isn't too complex of a job.
Thanks,
Jeff
I have talked to a local gunsmith and was quoted $125 for the job. I don't know if that is in line or not...any comments? He told me he has to rent a reamer and I assume I will get a SAAMI chamber which after reading on Belm's site , that is not the best for accuracy because of the forcing cone in the chamber.
Is a chamber reamer necessary for the job? I am not actually cutting a new chamber but really just lengthening the mag chamber right? That leads to another question...I read up on using a 380 reamer that doesn't have the chamber profile with a forcing cone like the Maximum uses. I imagine all you are doing there is lengthening the throat to accept the longer cartridge.
I guess a little advice would be appreciated. I have never had a project like this done before but am thinking with the cost of a gunsmith vs. the price of renting reamers I would attempt this on my own if it isn't too complex of a job.
Thanks,
Jeff