Johnn Peterson
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I've posted a number of times concerning aspects of the 358 Norma Magnum and while thumbing through info on it I was wondering, anyone else out there with an interest in that calibre??
358 Norma Magnum
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Johnn Peterson
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Don't write it off quite so quickly. You 'MIGHT' need one. there started out with one I had my heart set on.
But as you well know,
my being weak, I now have two.
Top. a model 1651 Husqvarna, and below that, a Schultz & Larsen, model 68DL.
I hope to have one some day.
I played with one years ago Johnn, it wasn't mine but I worked up a good load for it with 250 gn Speer HC, it was the best 35 cal bullet at the time. As for currently, I can't find a niche between my 340 Wby, my 9.3X300WM and my 375 H&Hs and 375 WBY that really needs filling. Considering I have a Whelen and 2 350 RMs, I just do not see a hole that needs stuffing............unless you're possibly looking to move the Husky, hence the reason for the thread. PM me if this is the case !!
Johnn Peterson
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Well, it's a long story but quite a while back, I had an ad/inquiry for a Schultz & Larsen in 358 Norma Magnum. I had turned down a couple of CZs & a Husqvarna when Ted offered me his model 1651 Husqvarna, but after he sent me photos of his,
, I weakened.
Even though I have recently acquired my long sot after Schultz & Larsen,
below in that calibre,
as 'pretty' as the Husqvarna is, I'm very reluctant to part with it.
Johnn Peterson
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Hopefully for my next Moose hunt on draw with my young son in the interior. The Schultz will get the call for the following Moose trip.
Jack Robinson
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Always been one of my favorite calibers. Mines a custom Dumoulin, accurate as heck and just a slugger on moose.
Mine is built on a Mauser 98. Accurate and hard hitting, great hunting rifle. - dan
John it ached me when you beat me to the S&L 358, i was next in line and just new you would take it!
I am very happy with my BRNO ZKK 602 358NM though, i have kept it for close up work with no scope, it cloverleafs 220gr SP Hornady's with the 100 yard leaf all day long with my handloads.
I bought a 300 WM BRNO ZKK 602 that I think I am going to get bored out to 358NM and set it up for shooting long range, won't get that offf the ground for atleast a yearf due to the back log rebores are taking these days!
The only problem I had with a previous 358NM was bullet and still is getting good quality bullets? There is a South African company that is trying to set up distubusion of there custom hunting/target bullets here in Canada, and they have what looks to be the ideal 35 cal bullets for both applications!
Would glad to hear others who have more experiance with the calibre than I.
cheers DaLE z!!!
I am very happy with my BRNO ZKK 602 358NM though, i have kept it for close up work with no scope, it cloverleafs 220gr SP Hornady's with the 100 yard leaf all day long with my handloads.
I bought a 300 WM BRNO ZKK 602 that I think I am going to get bored out to 358NM and set it up for shooting long range, won't get that offf the ground for atleast a yearf due to the back log rebores are taking these days!
The only problem I had with a previous 358NM was bullet and still is getting good quality bullets? There is a South African company that is trying to set up distubusion of there custom hunting/target bullets here in Canada, and they have what looks to be the ideal 35 cal bullets for both applications!
Would glad to hear others who have more experiance with the calibre than I.
cheers DaLE z!!!
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
John it ached me when you beat me to the S&L 358, i was next in line and just new you would take it!
I am very happy with my BRNO ZKK 602 358NM though, i have kept it for close up work with no scope, it cloverleafs 220gr SP Hornady's with the 100 yard leaf all day long with my handloads.
I bought a 300 WM BRNO ZKK 602 that I think I am going to get bored out to 358NM and set it up for shooting long range, won't get that offf the ground for atleast a yearf due to the back log rebores are taking these days!
The only problem I had with a previous 358NM was bullet and still is getting good quality bullets? There is a South African company that is trying to set up distubusion of there custom hunting/target bullets here in Canada, and they have what looks to be the ideal 35 cal bullets for both applications!
Would glad to hear others who have more experiance with the calibre than I.
cheers DaLE z!!!
Sorry about that Dale. Really I am, however, after my 1st 'contact' with Schultz & Larsen rifles, I was hooked. I'm not a collector but after seeing the three cartridges on the cover of an old Norma manual, that supposedly were the result of a joint effort between Norma and Schultz & Larsen, I decided I'd go for the three.
The hardest to get in a Schultz & Larsen was the 358 NM so when I was offered the opportunity to finally get one, I couldn't let it pass. After not being able to find one available for quite some time, I did weaken and purchase a 'VERY NICE' model 1651 Husqvarna from Ted Wagner.
Even though I finally obtained the 358 NM in a Schultz & Larsen I had been looking for so long and hard, as pretty as the Husqvarna is, I haven't been able to part with it, yet.
Admittedly,
from a reloading standpoint, I haven't done all that much in testing and experimenting. As a result, I don't really know what works and what doesn't. I have a number of bullet options in stock, 250gr Speer GS, 250gr Hornady SP Interlock, 250gr Barnes Spitzer S.P. and some 275gr Hornady Round Nose, that I got from Ted with the Husqvarna. Last but not least and quite likely what I'll go with or 'plan' to go with in this calibre are the 225gr Barnes TSX flat base. Another possible bullet source and one close by I'll have to contract is Matrix Bullets to see what he has available. In the meantime, I have more than enough to keep me busy.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Do it! .... Bevan built me a 358NM on a 700 action a few yrs ago. His 35cal bbls are all shooters.
Some great results SC. I have 'some' 250gr Hornady available and I'll have to see how your load works out in my 358 NMs. I have yet to get into some serious load testing but what has worked well so far is 72.5gr ofIMR 4350, 250 CCI primers and a C.O.A.L. of 3.303" with either the 250gr Hornady or the 225gr Barnes TSX.
Top, on the Husqvarna, a model 1651 I have a Leupold VARI-X II, 3x9 and on the Schultz & Larsen, model 68DL I have Leupold VARI-X- 2x7.I'm going to have to get to some serious work with both once the weather improves.
