boomer68
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Just in the process of adding this bad boy to my collection. It is a custom M700 with a Shilen barrel.
358 STA
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What a hammer man!
Please keep us posted.
Please keep us posted.
DrMike
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That will get the job done about anywhere. It'll definitely ensure that you're loaded for bear!
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225 at 3200 fps
250 at 3K
she will do! :mrgreen:
250 at 3K
she will do! :mrgreen:
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boomer68
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I will for sure post my results when she arrives. I have been wanting one for a number of years since reading some Layne Simpson articles. The previous owner stated that she beat him up pretty good from the bench :lol:
DrMike
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I don't doubt it. Still, it will be a definite asset on bringing down tough game.
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The 358 STA is a hammer! The 250 gr PT at 3000 fps will handle anything in NA.
JD338
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boomer68
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Would anyone have a good starting load suggestion for the 250gr PT? Was thinking powders in the H4350 range would be a good start.
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gerry
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http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp
They start at 79 gr of H4350 (2688fps) and end up at 84 gr (2933 fps) A 250 gr bullet at 2900+ fps would be quite a cartridge.
They start at 79 gr of H4350 (2688fps) and end up at 84 gr (2933 fps) A 250 gr bullet at 2900+ fps would be quite a cartridge.
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Check with Alliant, I would think RL 22 and RL 25 would be good powders for the 358 STW.
JD338
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I have had a "man crush" on the .358 STA for a long time now (since nosler #4, I think)! Jorey and I are talking about building him a .358/375R (About the same as a 358 STA?).
That is one fine looking peice you have there. Would lover to see some bullet tests out of that bad boy :twisted:
That is one fine looking peice you have there. Would lover to see some bullet tests out of that bad boy :twisted:
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boomer68
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Funny thing is I have a .358 Norma as well, but just had to have the STA. I am not sure what bullets to try first. Some have suggested 225gr, or I could just go with the 250gr or 280gr Swift. Woodleigh has a 275 and 310, but not sure if they would hold up in the STA or Norma.
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boomer68,
If it were me, I would start with the 250 gr PT. You may not need anything heavier as the 250 gr PT has a BC of .446 and it will penetrate deep on anything you would hunt. I would think 2900 fps+ would shoot pretty flat and hit hard.
JD338
If it were me, I would start with the 250 gr PT. You may not need anything heavier as the 250 gr PT has a BC of .446 and it will penetrate deep on anything you would hunt. I would think 2900 fps+ would shoot pretty flat and hit hard.
JD338
DrMike
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The Woodleighs will hold together in either the 358 Norma or the 358 STA, as will the Swift A-Frame. However, I would not hesitate to use the 250 grain Partition at the velocities generated. They will handle any game you wish to take with either of those cartridges. I wouldn't hesitate to tackle coastal grizzlies with either of those rifles pushing 250 grain PTs.
