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ChrisK.
11-23-2009, 08:50 AM
There are a couple of guys here in Indiana using this to hunt deer in Indiana to get around the .357 bullet diameter and 1.62 max case length. I was wanting to know if anyone knew somebody who could make one of these barreled in this caliber for my NEF.
Thanks,
Chris Kiefner
MIBIGHNTR
11-23-2009, 11:36 AM
There are a couple of guys here in Indiana using this to hunt deer in Indiana to get around the .357 bullet diameter and 1.62 max case length. I was wanting to know if anyone knew somebody who could make one of these barreled in this caliber for my NEF.
Thanks,
Chris Kiefner

Does IN allow bottle-necked cartridges?? Thought it was only straight-walled cartridges??

Mark
ChrisK.
11-23-2009, 03:49 PM
it doesn't say ya or nay of what the shape it just the dia. of bullet and case length. That is why I would really like to have one of these rifles!
Chris Kiefner
MIBIGHNTR
11-24-2009, 12:22 AM
it doesn't say ya or nay of what the shape it just the dia. of bullet and case length. That is why I would really like to have one of these rifles!
Chris Kiefner

Most of the previously shotgun only states who allow "handgun" cartridge rifles specify "straight walled" cartridges, along with some other requirements as well. That is why I was wondering.....

Not sure if it would be feasible to rechamber, but NEF currently makes a 20" .357 Mag barrel for their Handi Rifles. They also make a .35 Whelen, but the chamber would already be too long.

Mark
ChrisK.
11-24-2009, 12:27 PM
I was told that the NEF are not strong enough to this caliber. Kind of a bummer.
Chris Kiefner
MIBIGHNTR
11-24-2009, 05:02 PM
I was told that the NEF are not strong enough to this caliber. Kind of a bummer.
Chris Kiefner

Could go the Encore or CVA Apex route, little more $$$ though! I have looked at the Apex and they are very nice and right around $500 for stainless/black.

Mark
ChrisK.
11-24-2009, 06:20 PM
thanks for the suggestion.
Chris Kiefner