I recently bought my self a savage 99 in .358 winchester. I have been wailting for my dies to come UPS for awhile. Doing tons of reserch on loads.
I have also noticed that Ruger is making .358s in 2 versions of the hawkeye , as well as a couple of there short barreld scout type rifles.
And , Ruger has done another limited run of 35 Whelens and remington, has sold quite a lot of the Model 700 CDLs in the Whelen as well.
There is even a new Model 7 CDL available in the old .350 rem mag.
Not a custom shop rifle, a regular model 7.
I think all these cartridges and rifles currantly on the market offer a great chance to finaly get the American Hunters to sit up and take notice of 35 caliber rifles.
Or possibly this is an indication this has already happend !
Mabye, some new 35 caliber bullets and or factory ammo would be a good Idea ? In my opinion the 225 grain acubond is a great bullet for a rifle with a long enough magazine, but its not practicle in my savage,
The .225 grain Partition Will make a real good bullet for Elk or moose, if I can drive them to a decent speed, and of course the 250 grain Partition is dynomite for My Whelen and or less comon rounds like the .358 Norma and .358 STA.
But for hunting deer and black bear, at modest range, I would love to see a 200 grain Partition, or better yet a flat base.
At this time, unless I have acuracy problems with it, the 200 grain Hornady interlock seems like the best bullet on the market for medium game like mule deer and black bear in the .358 Winchester , and a darned good one in the Whelen and or .350 Rem mag too.
I shoot tons of nosler bullets and have nothing but respect for your products.
But frankly in an awfull lot of hunting situations a standard spitzer or semi spitzer bullet , or even a round nose works great.
Especialy in lower velocity rounds like the non belted 35s. and the ever popular 45/70
I would love to see some suport for the risky steps made when a rifle company builds a rifle in a somwhat obscure caliber like the .358 and the Whelen.
But I can't disount the risk and investment involved with prouducing new bullets. But I think the production of a couple factory rounds in .358 win might finaly popularize the round.
Shoot, you already make the .308 brass. ( very nice brass too) why not neck some up and see if you can get 2400 FPS out of the 225 grain Partition. and do the same at 2650 or so with the Whelen ?
I know building a cup and core type bullet might not be a good Idea with some states banning led bullets and all, but the 2 ideas abouve would sure be cool !
And I can't close this post without mentioning how happy I am with your suport for another of my favorite rounds, the .257 Roberts.
From what I read , the Kimber rifles so chamberd are selling quite well.
Hey ! mabye a nosler rifle in the Whelen or the .358 win would be a great Idea ! . If you build one or the other please put a classy set of back up sights on it...tj3006
I have also noticed that Ruger is making .358s in 2 versions of the hawkeye , as well as a couple of there short barreld scout type rifles.
And , Ruger has done another limited run of 35 Whelens and remington, has sold quite a lot of the Model 700 CDLs in the Whelen as well.
There is even a new Model 7 CDL available in the old .350 rem mag.
Not a custom shop rifle, a regular model 7.
I think all these cartridges and rifles currantly on the market offer a great chance to finaly get the American Hunters to sit up and take notice of 35 caliber rifles.
Or possibly this is an indication this has already happend !
Mabye, some new 35 caliber bullets and or factory ammo would be a good Idea ? In my opinion the 225 grain acubond is a great bullet for a rifle with a long enough magazine, but its not practicle in my savage,
The .225 grain Partition Will make a real good bullet for Elk or moose, if I can drive them to a decent speed, and of course the 250 grain Partition is dynomite for My Whelen and or less comon rounds like the .358 Norma and .358 STA.
But for hunting deer and black bear, at modest range, I would love to see a 200 grain Partition, or better yet a flat base.
At this time, unless I have acuracy problems with it, the 200 grain Hornady interlock seems like the best bullet on the market for medium game like mule deer and black bear in the .358 Winchester , and a darned good one in the Whelen and or .350 Rem mag too.
I shoot tons of nosler bullets and have nothing but respect for your products.
But frankly in an awfull lot of hunting situations a standard spitzer or semi spitzer bullet , or even a round nose works great.
Especialy in lower velocity rounds like the non belted 35s. and the ever popular 45/70
I would love to see some suport for the risky steps made when a rifle company builds a rifle in a somwhat obscure caliber like the .358 and the Whelen.
But I can't disount the risk and investment involved with prouducing new bullets. But I think the production of a couple factory rounds in .358 win might finaly popularize the round.
Shoot, you already make the .308 brass. ( very nice brass too) why not neck some up and see if you can get 2400 FPS out of the 225 grain Partition. and do the same at 2650 or so with the Whelen ?
I know building a cup and core type bullet might not be a good Idea with some states banning led bullets and all, but the 2 ideas abouve would sure be cool !
And I can't close this post without mentioning how happy I am with your suport for another of my favorite rounds, the .257 Roberts.
From what I read , the Kimber rifles so chamberd are selling quite well.
Hey ! mabye a nosler rifle in the Whelen or the .358 win would be a great Idea ! . If you build one or the other please put a classy set of back up sights on it...tj3006
