458wm to 458 Lott

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blueoval56

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Hello everybody,

I just picked up a CZ 550 Safari Classic in 458WM and included in the package was a brand new pull through reamer in 458 Lott and a set of go/ no-go gauges for belted magnums. It has the through-the-barrel extension included but no sort of handle. The guy I got it from said he was going to grind the end into a square and use a tap handle.

Is this conversion something that is do-able by someone that has never done it before or should I find a smith in Calgary to take care of it? It seems pretty straight forward, but I know that you can't put metal back if you cut too much!

I also got a NECG stainless barrel band with the package and was wondering if someone could recommend a smith in Calgary or area that would be able to install it.
 
The necg will be CM in the white, not stainless. I would also find the smith you want, not one that happens to be close to you. Canada post goes everywhere and using the right guy is important.
 
double gun said:
The necg will be CM in the white, not stainless. I would also find the smith you want, not one that happens to be close to you. Canada post goes everywhere and using the right guy is important.
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Fair enough, any recommendations then? I asked about Calgary because I'm pretty sure there is some good smiths in the city and surrounding area.

As far as the recommendation to sell the reamer, I appreciate your opinion, but the 458 Lott is what I'm after. I'm well aware the win mag is "enough". Although, if I wanted enough I would not own anything but a 30-06, know what I'm sayin?
 
It's an exceptionally good thing to have the reamer and head space gauges. Those would be something a smithy would have to buy or rent. You'd be paying for it and wouldn't get to keep the tools.
Take the whole thing to a smithy, but call and talk about it first. Most smithy's are very busy guys and it can take up to a year for some of 'em. While you're waiting you can look for ammo/brass and dies and a shell holder.
 
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