I've owned several 358Winchesters over the years and like the cartridge, but truth be told a 308 or 30-06 with heavy bullets will give the same results.
Just sayin'.
or JUST get a 338 FEDERAL ! just sayin lol RJ
358 Winchester
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or JUST get a 338 FEDERAL ! just sayin lol RJ
I've owned several 358Winchesters over the years and like the cartridge, but truth be told a 308 or 30-06 with heavy bullets will give the same results.
Just sayin'.
True enough, with an equal bullet and equal shot placement, the results are likely the same, however, the .308 with heavies cannot reach the same velocities as the .358, if that matters, which for most gun-nutters, it does... we like to argue over minutiae.
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Get One lol
I love mine - the max loads of Ramshot Tac for Barnes 200s and 225s were consistent .60 moa each, but I have settled on Speer 220gr W748 52.0 grs 2470fps .50 moa consistent cloverleafs and better ... crazy accurate and little recoil. Browning LW BLR.
QD Warne rings and Leupold 2X scope - easy to switch to open sights. Also have a Leupold VIII 2.5x8 QD rings sighted in for Barnes 200 TSX 2670 fps - Elk load ...
I love mine - the max loads of Ramshot Tac for Barnes 200s and 225s were consistent .60 moa each, but I have settled on Speer 220gr W748 52.0 grs 2470fps .50 moa consistent cloverleafs and better ... crazy accurate and little recoil. Browning LW BLR.
QD Warne rings and Leupold 2X scope - easy to switch to open sights. Also have a Leupold VIII 2.5x8 QD rings sighted in for Barnes 200 TSX 2670 fps - Elk load ...
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I must have at least a dozen rifles that will do anything a 358 can. Duplication is not an issue.I've owned several 358Winchesters over the years and like the cartridge, but truth be told a 308 or 30-06 with heavy bullets will give the same results.
Just sayin'.
I must have at least a dozen rifles that will do anything a 358 can. Duplication is not an issue.
Yup, I have a dozen that do "more" than the .358 Win can... but I pull the .358's off the rack more than anything else.
358 Win is a Nostalgic Kool cartridge - I miss my BLR - I have an extra M7 action maybe should build one ? RJ
The 358 is not likely to ever take over top spot for me. Who knows, maybe I'll be surprised.
It depends on how and where you hunt. Most of my hunting is in bush country, the bulk of the shots are under 100 yards, often WAY under, some measured in inches more than feet or yards. But in some areas, there is the possibility of 200-300 yard pokes... these are no problem with my .358 load... both the Ruger rifles are extremely and consistently accurate. If you hunt crop fields, clear cuts or prairies, .358 Win ain't your Boo...
Well i can't argue with your logic, but i still don't see myself forsaking all others for the 358 win.
358 might be suitable for 30% of my hunting but I'm already convinced to get one. Let's let nature take it's course from here.
Historically, the only 35cal that did well was the 35Remington and to.a lesser extent the Whelen but they sold in small numbers compared to the rest of the market. They are a bit popular here but are not in the big picture.
Agree ....... There has been a marked overall swing away from magnums and larger cartridges as of late. The boomers are aging and selling them off and the new shooters are not attracted to those guns. The success of the 6.5CM is proof of that. The King of the 375s is in tail lights now as well.
How would you market 358 Creedmoor? What would it supposedly bring to the table?
Much higher BC bullets, throats and rates of twist to fit them well, while fitting in a short action mag?
That makes sense...if a shooter can handle 30-06 they can handle 358 Win
Much higher BC bullets, throats and rates of twist to fit them well, while fitting in a short action mag?
That makes sense...if a shooter can handle 30-06 they can handle 358 Win
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- Barrie Ont. Canada
Maybe call it something new and exciting like "350 Legend"!!! Then advertise the heck out of it
