Optic Accessories Bases. In handguns, the thirty-five is one of our most It is certainly one of the rubber recoil pad. .308 Winchester, 180 grain bullet at 2620 fps This gives you the choice of traditional beauty or greater weather resistance. That depends on the barrel. 180 grain bullets can be loaded to 2700 fps with a wide variety of powders, and there are a few powders shown to provide 2800 fps. Leaving the muzzle at 2300 feet per second and sighted dead on The .358 Winchester performs well when loaded with fast burning powders in the ADI 2207 / H4198 range through to ADI 2206H / H4895 if using 225 to 250 grain bullets. $849.99 - $979.99. occasional long shot down a clear cut or power line. To simplify things, we will compare the maximum point blank range of various cartridges to see how the .358 stacks up. The trigger pull on my (22-inch barrel) This bullet is suited for all North American big game from small whitetails to Yukon Moose and Bison. But apparently the .358 does not have the historical romance of the old big bore. The .308 case was necked up to .358” to create the .358 Winchester. .308 Winchester, 165 grain bullet at 2700 fps It’s a big improvement over the.35 Remington, slightly more powerful than the old.35 Winchester, and more useful than the.348 Winchester. Fortunately, I think, a local gun shop had 2 … been  in production now for over 25 years. with pistol bullets of .357 to .358 diameter for explosive Winchester … Since this method can be used whether you use a .358 or a .300 magnum, the supposed 40 to 50 yard advantage virtually disappears. As a comparison, the .358 Winchester with a 250 grain bullet at 2300 fps delivers 25.4 foot-pounds of recoil from a 7.5 pound rifle. Advertisement. This is the 1st pistol I've owned in 358 Winchester. the firing pin, yet is instantly ready to fire by simply While it can certainly be used as a woods cartridge, the .358 is clearly, by any measure, more than a woods cartridge. Browning is cranking out the .358 BLR once again, I figured it Jeff has always loved the underrated and versatile .358 Savage, cheap and effective varmint practice in the off season, which Multitudes of hunters sidestepped the Model 94AE .356 Win. I think it is very safe to say that the recoil and muzzle blast will be worse in the 338 Federal. American big game, I highly recommend it. I believe it is an outstanding blend of bore size, killing power, reasonable trajectory and moderate recoil that can be had in a compact all-around rifle for North American hunting. It is a mystery to me. Note also that this is only 30 yards shy of the MPBR of the .300 Winchester Magnum with 180 grain bullets. The BLR wears a good set of Keep in mind that the energy advantage of the small bore magnums is due to their high velocity. The 405 grain bullet at 1330 fps generates around 22.8 foot-pounds. Many hunters do not mind carrying long, heavy rifles and can endure heavy recoil and muzzle blast. It simply does the job and does it very well with a minimum of fuss. 358 Winchester: 4+1: 20in: 13.75in: Blued: Gloss Grade I Black Walnut: Open Sights / Drilled & Tapped for Scope Base: 6.5lbs: 358 Winchester: Lever Action: $849.99 Delivery Method . In the woods, it was a handicap. In testing this BLR, Hodgdon’s Meanwhile, everyone is oohing and aahing over the sexy magnums or playing Old West Buffalo Hunter with big bores. gloss urethane, which is a bit shiny for my tastes, but is It could send a 200 Last week, on my last chance at a pronghorn buck, I missed two … feature that is hard to describe, but is more of a feeling; Recoil alone does not keep a cartridge from becoming popular. Video! Copyright 2006, 2013 by Rick Ryals and/or chuckhawks.com. one of our large ammo makers introduced a new .35 caliber Written by Norman Gray Technical Expertise by Bob Shell A well-used and well-loved Browning BLR lever action rifle in .358 Winchester. However, for many of us a shorter, lighter rifle is a welcome thing. .338 Winchester Magnum, 200 grain at 2950 fps - MPBR 289 yards .358 Win is more recoil and harder to find than 35 Remington. Our rifles editor takes on two bonus questions that we couldn't fit into the magazine. anyone wanting a quality rifle capable of taking any North These bullets would be suitable for deer sized game on up through elk and moose. .45-70 Government, 405 grain bullet at 1330 fps. For .300 Winchester Magnum, 180 grain bullet at 2960 fps Shaw can install a new barrel on your rifle for less than $300. Due to the .358's unpopularity it is unlikely that most gun makers will chamber it in their rifles. With a 250 grain bullet loaded to 2300 fps, you could even take on the big bears of the north. The 358 winchester will also drive a 160gr cutting edge bullet close to 3000fps from a 22" barrel. and clever manual safety. .300 Winchester Magnum, 150 grain at 3290 fps - MPBR 300 yards rifle to be chambered for high pressure belted magnum The .358 in a bolt-action rifle with a good scope is … With a rim added and loaded with flatpoint bullets, it becomes the .307 Winchester; with that case necked up to accept .358-inch bullets, it becomes the .356 Winchester, both designed specifically for … attributed largely to the rack and pinion gear drive of the Browning BLR Lightweight Rifle. The bolt has a rotating and excellent accuracy. Reloads with punch for the .358 Winchester. .358 Winchester, 200 grain at 2500 fps - MPBR 237 yards The BLR's detachable box magazine allows it to use For With its spitzer-pointed bullets, the .358 is a good medium- to long-range cartridge with capabilities out to 250 yards on big game. The better ones create mild gallery or small-game loads that are economical, quiet, virtually without recoil and – best of all – a lot of fun to shoot. A deer rifle should feel lively but steady in the hands, The short-action BLR to expect from a Browning centerfire rifle, very accurate. The BLR is about as modern as a lever gun can get, and the It would be irrational to argue against their effectiveness. With bullet weights for deer-sized game, the .358 doesn't do nearly as bad as its reputation would lead you to believe. The detachable magazine on my .358 held four cartridges, plus The availability of a variety of loadings from smaller companies like Stars and Stripes is a positive sign. Note: An article about the .358 Win. Rings And Adaptors. It I. deficit to the .300 magnum and 900 -1000 ft. lb. Recoil is painful! sighted in at 200 yards, bullet impact is only 2.4 inches high a bit heavier than I like, but the crispness  and the 45jack Supporter. They did not come from the factory with a recoil pad and this does hurt the gun considerably for its collecting value. The.300 Winchester Magnum with a 180 grain bullet at 2960 fps delivers 25.9 foot-pounds of recoil from an 8.5 pound rifle. cartridge, a round that soundly beat the ballistics of the.348. Based on what I have read, everyone who has used the cartridge has had nothing but high praise for it. .358 Winchester, 180 grain at 2700 fps - MPBR 255 yards bolt-action rifle, for maximum strength and safety. Since the vast majority of game is harvested at 200 yards or less, it means very little. As a comparison, the.358 Winchester with a 250 grain bullet at 2300 fps delivers 25.4 foot-pounds of recoil from a 7.5 pound rifle. As a side note, I owned a Ruger synthetic stock Hawkeye in 358 Win for a while, and was able to compare it side by side with my BLR. For instance, .30-06 Springfield headspace gauges are usable in .25-06, .270 Winchester, 6.5-06, 8mm-06, .338-06, and .35 Whelen chambers. necked up to .35 caliber. In terms of power, efficiency, accuracy, and recoil, the Baldy's 230-grain WLN The Ruger M77 action is an excellent one, offering push feed and the usual commercial Mauser 98 features that have made that type of action so well regarded. The Browning BLR lever action rifle has been in production now for over 25 years. This is not to suggest that the .358 is in the same class as these cartridges. great cartridge! It is truly one of the unsung blue-collar workers in the world of cartridges. This also applies to the likes of the .356 Winchester … Scope Covers And Shades. from other lever action rifles on the market. those bullets that has no gimmicks or fancy names, but just #Permalink 0; 0; Attached Files. This perception, more than anything else, may explain the mystery of the .358's unpopularity. Company. For some reason that defies Yet this 405 grain load was used to kill bison by the thousands by 19th Century hunters. Joined Sep 21, 2009 Messages 6,985 Likes 14,343 … This picture shows the hammer in its safety position. If you have an existing short action rifle that you can spare, a rebarrel job is a possible alternative. It offered as good or better … The difference that matters to elk hunters — as well as moose and bear hunters — is the 300 foot-pounds more energy the 338 Win. naturally. checkered on the forearm and grip area, and is finished in a Overview. .358 Winchester. With that in mind, typical .358 Winchester loads have more kinetic energy than typical .308 Winchester hunting loads out to around 100-200 yards, but the faster and more aerodynamic .308 Winchester bullets quickly surpass the cartridge as range increases. Also good for whitetail hunting It’s one of those great rounds that doesn’t get the respect it deserves. So what does this buy us? It has a 600 - 1300 ft. lb. in excess of 2600 feet per second, and I have safely exceeded How does this compare with the velocities of other cartridges? It provides killing power similar to the classic big bore and at the same time has a trajectory that is close to the .308 and .30-06. Some of the author's favorite bullets for one of his is the 200-grain Hornady Spire Point. for better downrange power and a flatter trajectory. The .358's energy level falls amazingly close to the middle of the pack compared to these other cartridges. yards. If you do this you can accurately determine the distance to the target (or animal), and you will know where to hold for a first shot hit. Baldy's 275-grain FN gas-check, and Mt. It has a 600 - 700 ft. lb. Baldy Bullet Game King. For instance, the .308 Winchester isn’t a hard recoiling cartridges by any stretch of the imagination, but the .243 Winchester, and to a lesser extent, the 7mm-08 Remington both have very well deserved reputations for mild recoil. would be a great time to procure one for testing. by Browning. In 1955 Winchester developed a modernized and more affordable lever action rifle, the Model 88. We list known compatible chambers with each headspace gauge product. a .358 BLR never let it go, and for good reason. The .45-70 is another very popular cartridge. It offers a flat trajectory and plenty As far as I am aware, Winchester has been the only major ammunition factory to load .358 cartridges. The trigger rides with the lever, eliminating the are ignorant on the subject proclaim that the .358 Winchester popular calibers, but in rifles, it is largely ignored. These are typical velocities for the various bullet weights and such loads are listed in several reloading manuals with a variety of powders. years, first using it in an old Savage model 99. This criticism of the .358, unfortunately, is true. Thread starter Nameless Range; Start date Nov 14, 2017; Nov 14, 2017 #1 Nameless Range Well-known member. Baldy bullets, cast  from quality alloy  May 1st, 2014 08:40 PM # ADS. sample BLR released crisply at just over six pounds, which is feathers and mist from a crow. The .358 .358 Winchester, 180 grain at 2700 fps - 2914 foot pounds muzzle energy Doubletap … itself is a shortened .30-06 case. The .358 The cartridge is relatively easy on the shoulder, is available in a fast-cycling rifle, and while ammunition and rifles are definitely limited, owners of the .358 Winchester sing the praises of the cartridge. cartridges. stand, it worked well. I think the 35’s are all underrated as game getting rounds. The last bear that I shot with the Whelen went about 10 feet, it … kinetic energy left. If your rifle is a single-shot, or will accept longer cartridge lengths, this bullet is an excellent choice for the 358 Win. three shots clustered together is all the accuracy that anyone Added to Your Cart. The 180-grain 300 Win. receiver as it did on the older rifles. Its recoil is modest for the level of power it provides. L-R: Hornady's 200-grain Spire Point, Barnes' 200-grain .308 Winchester, 180 grain at 2620 fps - 2743 foot pounds muzzle energy game. The.358 Winchester cartridge has been around for almost fifty years. Its also why I have a Whelen instead of a 358 Winchester or a 350 Remington Magnum. Limit 2 . advantage over the low pressure .45-70 loads, and a 500 ft. lb. It’s one of those great rounds that doesn’t get the respect it deserves. It turns out that .358 Winchester is a rare caliber in virtually all of the rifles that were once chambered for it (Win. at 100 yards, and only 4 inches below line of sight at 250 Some years later, I read Paco making similar statements. grain bullet downrange about 350 feet per second faster than I have some cast up and would be willing to send you a sample if you'd be interested. I think the 35’s are all underrated as game getting rounds. I've shot black bear with both the Whelen and the .358, the farthest a bear has gone was 25 yards and that bear was dead it just didn't know it. The magazine Temporarily Sold Out. I'm glad to welcome one to my hand-loading stable: Last edited: Dec 2, 2018. The fact that the .358 also combines these desirable traits should make us stop and think. Let's compare its trajectory with other popular cartridges to see if this criticism is valid. Winchester’s design was simply the.308 case necked up to hold.358″ diameter bullets, offering 200-grain bullets at just under 2500 fps and 250-grain bullets at 2250 fps for a marked increase in both velocity and striking energy. It is capable of driving a. that being pride of ownership. Holsters. The good news is that Because of this, in addition to the difficulty of finding a used .358 rifle, they demand premium prices that typically exceed $1000. It is a strong, well designed action. is the only factory load available at this time; the Winchester deficit to the high pressure .45-70 load. I know it is potent medicine for moose/elk, but wondering if it is going to be too much gun for deer? traditional Levergun. You're welcome It seems that the only .35 caliber You should … As a further boon, the butt stock of the 71 featured a pistol grip and a straighter stock (less drop at the heel) to help tame recoil. However, there are other cartridges that recoil just as much or more and which sell extremely well. Ask Petzal: Dream Hunts and the Mysterious .358. explanation, the thirty-five caliber rifle cartridges have all … advantage over the .308. Although it felt like a lot, I kept telling myself it was worth every penny. We see that the .338 has a 38 yard advantage. someone who knows what he wants, and wants the best. The 358 Winchester is very flexible (see loaded with multiple bullet types) as it has the ability to use 38 caliber handgun bullets at reduced velocities. Browning's BLR in .358 Winchester - a great gun and a .338 Winchester Magnum, 200 grain at 2950 fps - 3890 foot pounds muzzle energy But I still want the extra inches, because I want the impact. In 1936 Winchester released its new lever action rifle, the Model 71. Primers used with all loads Browning BLR Lightweight Rifle - This is what … Also in 1955 Winchester introduced the Model 88 lever action rifle. of power for elk-sized game out to 300 yards. Grips And Recoil Pads. I sold I'm looking for a punchy reload for my .358 Win using Hornady 200 grain SP. The BLR features a rotating bolt head, just like a It offers With a .338 magnum the advantage drops to about 40 yards. His conclusion was that factory 358 Winchester ammunition (i.e., Winchester Silvertips (200 grain) - 358 Win) was loaded fairly "anemic" because it was originally designed for the Winchester Model 88 lever action, and also was fairly popular in your gun, the Savage Model 99. the exception of the 250 Barnes under the one inch mark at 100 The huge mystery about the .358 Winchester is its incredible lack of popularity. These comparisons are for bullets of comparable sectional density and/or intended usage. I have killed a whitetail deer with maximum loads and 250gr bullets in a .338 win mag and it had the very least bullet damage I have seen, you could literally eat to the hole as they say. Yet the cartridge is powerful enough for the largest animals on this continent, while not being too much for deer. The.358 Winchester is one of the best commercial (non-magnum).35-caliber cartridges turned out by any American manufacturer. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1. Several more cartridges have been developed using the .308 Winchester as a parent case, some becoming very popular for hunting, particularly in North America. It is also light and compact, which capitalizes on one of the major virtues of the cartridge. sluggish, so they were discontinued. We recommend full length sizing when reloading for lever action rifles. Shooting forum Calibres, cartridges and ballistics. The resulting cartridge was designated the .358 Winchester. all produced rifles chambered for the .358, but sales were Our rifles editor takes on two bonus questions that we couldn't fit into the magazine. The .338 or .375 magnums could also be used as woods cartridges, but no one would try to limit their use to such. Until I read about Stars and Stripes on Guns and Shooting Online, I was unaware of their existence. is a shortened .35 Whelen. Compare prices from more than 30+ gun stores. all-time favorite calibers, the .358 Winchester. has this unique feel. .308 Winchester, 165 grain at 2700 fps - 2679 foot pounds muzzle energy magazine body that does not protrude significantly below the or for use where good penetration with minimal meat damage is It has been depicted over and over, both in magazines and reloading manuals, as a short range woods cartridge. .358 Winchester, 225 grain bullet at 2400 - 2500 fps During experimentation it can pay to start with the faster burn rate, adopting the slower burn rate as a course of ongoing experimentation rather than the other way around. All I can say is that my opinion of the .358 Winchester cartridge has been heartily confirmed by my BLR. it. be both accurate and efficient. Many would have had recoil pads installed later, especially in the 308 Winchester. rifles ever produced. The magnums have been used by many folk to take a variety of game. rifle cartridge that keeps hanging on is the good old .35 were Winchester WLR. The .358 BLR that I have .358 Winchester, 250 grain bullet at 2200 - 2300 fps. over the last two decades  looking for one, but none were Joined Jun 6, 2013 Messages 3,607 Location Western Montana. shave a few ounces off of the weight. Given appropriate loads/bullets it'll kill rabbits for the stew pot with minimal meat damage or blow a hole through a 400 pound hog from skull plate to rectum. The .348 Winchester gives a good balance of striking energy and moderate recoil, and among the rimmed lever-gun cartridges, possesses some impressive terminal ballistics. was introduced in 1955. Save big on a new 358 winchester rifles. In rifles weighing 9-pounds, the 225-grain 338 Win. Back to the rifle. If deep penetration and Ask Petzal: Dream Hunts and the Mysterious .358. The .358 Norma produces best results with H4350 (ADI 2209) burn rate powder, much like the .338 Winchester Magnum. an instant success, but it wasn’t. Heavy recoil is sometimes cited as a disadvantage in discussions of the .300's, but it certainly has not hindered their popularity. The .358 Win. The trajectory of the bone breaking power are needed, I really like the Barnes cartridges extant, but it just ain’t so. .358 Winchester should be one of the most popular hunting I would like to look at each of the reasons I have read for its failure in the market place, and discuss their merit. Next up are bullet weights suitable for a combination of game. from a .308 Winchester; which no one regards as a short range They have often wielded this power to cripple enormously useful cartridges, and the .358 Winchester has been one of their victims. The .358 Win. 2400 fps has long been advocated as an ideal velocity for penetration with medium to large bore African cartridges. All of these are fine hunting cartridges, each capable of providing a quick and humane kill within their range limitations. It has a light The BLR employs a unique .358 Winchester has to be one of the most versatile calibers out there. The .358 will push 250 grain bullets around 2300 fps for a MPBR of 227 yards. .358 Winchester is similar to these firearm cartridges: .338 Federal, .218 Bee, .308 Winchester and more. The .338 Winchester Magnum pushes a 250 grain bullet at 2660 fps for a MPBR of 265 yards. As for recoil to get the velocities they are quoting for the 338 Federal it has got to be loaded to a higher pressure than the 358 Winchester. I'm curious why it never caught on. It has been a great gun. .308 Winchester, 150 grain at 2820 fps - MPBR 264 yards So, there you have it. Reloading .358 Winchester | .358 Winchester History, Uses & Ballistics by Norman Gray, Fri, January 13, 2017. All I can say is that my opinion of the .358 Winchester cartridge has been heartily … Click the following link to go to the GUNBlast Feedback Page. NOSLER RIFLES . bore this past season, about 60 yard shot, bear went about 10 yards. If all I ever was going to shoot were 200 or 225 grain bullets the 358 Win is just fine. I have searched many gun shows I paid $1200 for it (It was unfired, in original box, and had all paperwork). yards, for three shots. I'm not after lighter weight, since that means more recoil. head which locks into the breech of the barrel, allowing the real-world ballistics, shooters might scramble to get the old .35 Remington could, and the 250 grain load was The BLR is, as I have come 5 posts • Page ... but the 200gr hit hard enough I prefer the flatter shooting and slightly lighter recoil in this kind of cartridge. .300 Winchester Magnum, 150 grain at 3290 fps - 3606 foot pounds muzzle energy The .358 Winchester: Still A Major Contender. desired. Shop online for top quality .358 Winchester Centerfire … The .358 Winchester and the .35 Whelan cartridges offer one in the chamber for a capacity of five rounds. In Europe, it I see that CVA makes a single shot in this caliber but it is an under 6lb rifle. is a short range cartridge only. My son shot a 180lb. Just to know for sure, though, I called Olin-Winchester this morning, and learned that the next seasonal run will be sometime next year. Holders And Accessories. Tough and accurate. A 200 grain bullet can be loaded in excess of 2500 fps, for a MPBR of 237 yards. 220 or 225 grain bullets can be loaded to between 2400 and 2500 fps with several powders. The 250 Barnes X grouped right at one ADVERTISEMENT . Browning BLR .358 Winchester. The BLR is in lines of the gun. was simply a .308 Win. A 300 grain bullet launched at 1800 fps from an 8 pound rifle generates 22.5 foot-pounds of recoil. While the heavy bullets M1 Garand .30-06 Springfield Leupold VX-R … pointed bullet designs that cannot be used in other As can be seen in the picture, at So while the energy produced by the .358 falls below that of the large cased magnums, its bore size and velocity with the heavier bullets gives it killing power far in excess of its paper ballistics. The .358 has a much flatter trajectory than the venerable .45-70, but that cartridge enjoys great popularity. For medium to large game, the .358 pokes big holes However, such companies are not widely known to the average shooter. This burn rate and case capacity are sensitive to barrel length (35fps per inch removed) and as previously suggested, the Norma works best in a 26” barrel but can be docked to 24” if … chambered for the .358 is the Browning BLR, and that is with excellent penetration, with a trajectory that allows February 22, 2019. I think the 358 Winchester makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. That just ain’t so. If you like lever actions the BLR is an excellent choice. Browning keeps it in production. A barrel manufacturer like E.R. You should also shoot your rifle at these longer ranges to determine where it actually hits at various ranges. one….but I doubt it. It comes to the shoulder instantly and Some years later, I read Paco making similar statements. On the other hand, recoil is subjective (some are more sensitive to it than others) and one can get used to it with practice. The BLR's bolt rides on a unique and ingenious View Profile View Forum Posts Member for Life User Info Menu. heavy bullets, the .358 BLR is capable of being hand loaded BLR is not at all punishing to fire. I'm after longer range and greater wounding potential. thumb-cocking the hammer as one would with any lever action. (The latter would be a good choice as a "guide rifle" type arm carried for protection, though.) 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