Yes ,I have even thought about an 8mm/303 but even that (323) bullet went 3/4 of the way down into the barrel and I did not want to take the risk.I settled on a 338/303 and all i will need is a 338 expander ball in my 303 dies.338 have bullets in the 165 to 250 range in large quantities.The rifle will look the same on the outside but I will have a brand new 338/303 barrel inside.headspace will be exactly the same .And I can get it done for under $250 !