The Underappreciated .358 Winchester

[c1a1]

I picked up the mail today and found an article on the .358 Win. I know that other CGN's reload, and hunt with this cartridge. June issue of The American Rifleman.

 

[JasonYuke]

I have always respected this cartridge for what it was, and a damed fine one at that. Loaded with 220grainers, or loaded down with 150s its a great one, and many can be found in almost every northern Ontario Hunt camp.
Seen first hand the power 100 yards in, to flatten the biggest of black bear and/or bull moose there is never mind a great pick for heavy cover whitetails. The necked up 308 is not that far behind thenecked up 30-06!

 

[chappy]

i like the 358 cause its chambered in a pre 81 blr. one of my favorites. even with 220 to 250 grn load recoil in a light rifle is still ok. very efficent case that gives good velosity even with a short 20 inch barrel. i would think with a bolt rifle and a longer lenth barrel it would be very impressive.

 

[SuperCub]

If it wasn't for the Whelen I already own, I'd have a Model Seven rebarreled with a 20" 358W bbl.

Heck, I even have dies, but no rifle to match.




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[Why not?]

If it wasn't for the Whelen I already own, I'd have a Model Seven rebarreled with a 20" 358W bbl.

Heck, I even have dies, but no rifle to match.

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You just want Marg's.

Ted

 

[SuperCub]

You just want Marg's.

Ted

It would be easier just to get one built




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