358 yeti
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since when has there had to be a reason beyond the simple desire of wanting to? there are a lot of different cartridges that are better than others but hasn't stopped others from shooting these 'inferior' choices. LoL!
In this case the cartridge was designed for the AR platform being used in cartridge restricted states... none of that applies to Canada... so what is the point... if you want to, knock yourself out... but there are many better options based on many perspectives....of which performance is only one.
I don't have one- for the most part I find 35 calibers redundant and uninteresting- but the Yeti actually is a bit interesting as it uses a cut down 308/x51 case in a standard AR15 size action rather than the larger AR10 size action.
Velocity compares very favourably to a 358 Winchester, especially if going by factory 358 Win standards. The Yeti packs lots of punch when compared to the 50 Beo, 458 Socom etc.
What type of rifle you planning on building ?
Velocity compares very favourably to a 358 Winchester, especially if going by factory 358 Win standards. The Yeti packs lots of punch when compared to the 50 Beo, 458 Socom etc.
What type of rifle you planning on building ?
Rather than comparing favorably, why not just do the .358 Win? Unless you are going to use it in an AR, might as well go with the .35 Rem as Ardent suggests or the .358 Win, which will do more than the Yeti. If you just want to try something new, I get that, but trying to "justify" it here in Canada, your best argument is "just because."
There are a number of non restricted lowers for the ar platform emerging for one. A light weight semi auto firing a 200gr bullet at 2500fps with mild recoil seems to be a win for black bear and deer. Its well ahead of the 35 rem
However i was thinking of a howa mini action or model 7 type bolt gun in a lightweight stock for those days i dont want to pack a heavy rifle
Pistol bullets for cheap plinking and a solid performer for midrange cup and core bullets for big game hunting
I also like having variety. Something new and different
I could cover all my hunting needs with a 3006 but wheres the fun in only having one
However i was thinking of a howa mini action or model 7 type bolt gun in a lightweight stock for those days i dont want to pack a heavy rifle
Pistol bullets for cheap plinking and a solid performer for midrange cup and core bullets for big game hunting
I also like having variety. Something new and different
I could cover all my hunting needs with a 3006 but wheres the fun in only having one
Why did you build a 30/57 when a 308 will do the same and a 3006 will do it better lol
The yeti is still a bottleneck cartridge so still isnt allowed in the states that require a straight wall case of 35 caliber. The yeti beats the 350 legend and has many parents for brass
I was wondering if something along the lines of a Howa mini was the plan. Or of course one of the ATRS, MDI set ups.
A howa mini chambered in the yeti would be a whole lot of good clean fun, I like the idea.
Brass should last a while with light pistol plinking loads and brass is available in just about anything with a 473 head.
Trail boss and a pistol bullet could likely be subsonic or close to it.
Could even load cast bullets for practise. Ive read some guys were taking out the plastic tip on barnes ttsx bullets and having great accuracy results with the 180gr.
A full stocked cz mini action would make a fine black bear gun
Trail boss and a pistol bullet could likely be subsonic or close to it.
Could even load cast bullets for practise. Ive read some guys were taking out the plastic tip on barnes ttsx bullets and having great accuracy results with the 180gr.
A full stocked cz mini action would make a fine black bear gun
I built the 7.62X57 because I like the 8X57 case capacity for a 180 grain bullet, and the .30 cal 180 grain bullet has higher a BC and retains energy better at distance than an 8mm 180 grain bullet. It was designed as a nice moderate cartridge for bolt action sporting rifles... and the brass is derived from a single FL sizing pass with 8X57 brass... whereas the Yeti was purpose designed for the restrictions imposed by the AR platform. If I was an AR guy, I would be all over it... but why would I want a reduced capacity .35 cal where I have to trim and form brass when I can just do a .358 Win and reduce loads to Yeti levels, or jack loads pretty close to .350 Rem Mag levels and do not have to make the brass?
If you want to try the cartridge, knock yourself out... no harm in it... I just think that without the AR restrictions, you are better off (here in Canada) with the .358 Win. That said, any new cartridge is fun to play with, whether it makes sense or not.
Oh the irony of asking "what is the point" when you have just built a rifle for one of the most pointless of cartridges. The 30x57 fills no performance niche, nor does it fill a platform niche.
Oh the irony of asking "what is the point" when you have just built a rifle for one of the most pointless of cartridges. The 30x57 fills no performance niche, nor does it fill a platform niche.
Well, all he did was play around and experiment with a cartridge that nobody else wants or uses, for his own enjoyment.
At least he didn't turn it into a cheesy sigline...
I expressed my opinion on a cartridge purpose designed for the AR platform as it relates to use here in Canada... I reiterate, "what's the point?" if you want to shoot it, knock yourself out... as for the 7.62X57, I wanted to do it for the reasons noted above... I like the case and it mates very well with the .30 cal 180 bullet, arguably just about the perfect fit for the 8X57 case capacity. I am not touting it as a cartridge for anyone else... and as John notes, it ain't my sig-line... but it will be put to good use in the field.
On second thought, it could end the ".308 vs .30/06" threads that go on and on...
On second thought, it could end the ".308 vs .30/06" threads that go on and on...
You must not be aware that there are several non restricted AR style platforms available in Canada, so a 358 Yeti may be appealing to Canadian hunters who use these style of rifles. The cartridge makes much more sense than using a 30x57 in a standard bolt action.
I am well aware of that... which is why I said that it makes sense in the AR platform, other wise not so much. Very few Canadian hunters are in the field with AR platform rifles... CGN is not a good litmus test for its usage.
The 7.62X57 sporting bolt action with 180 NBT/AB's makes wonderful sense to 100% of it's users... they are unanimous in singing it's praises... just not arrogant enough to proclaim royal lineage.
