New (to me) .356

[DrMike]

I did take it out, and it shoots acceptably. I do need to shim the bases, however. That hasn't happened yet, though it is on my schedule for this coming week.

 

[longwinters]

Knowing nothing about the 356, is it a 200 yd rifle? Looks like a lot of fun.

Long

 

[SJB358]

Looking forward to heading what it does Mike. Hope it shoots like your others.

LW. The 356 is an easy 200 yard cartridge. 220's around 2350-2400. It'll reach out real well.

 

[DrMike]

Two hundred yards is readily doable with this rifle. I'm launching 250 grain Kodiaks at a muzzle velocity of ~2150 and 220 grain Speer Hot-Cors at ~2400. It delivers a pretty good smack on game.

 

[SJB358]

Mike, how do the Kodiak's work? Are they bonded? Never used one or heard of a report on any.

 

[DrMike]

The Kodiak is a bonded bullet, and it is a great bullet. Pity it isn't more readily available. Alaska Bullet Works appears to be a smallish concern, but they do turn out a great product. Everything I ever hit with one seemed to die pretty convincingly. They are a bit difficult for me to find here in BC anymore, however.

 

[SJB358]

I am not even sure where to buy them in the states? Seems like they would be a good bullet or two for my 348?

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Great looking rifle Mike must be hard buying multiple rifles same caliber & make ! It is a nice 1 for sure I am just getting nervous with everyone going with lever guns and me not owning 1 ! I am actually in an optik poor situation so I guess I need 2 mounts and 2 Optiks minimum! Congrats on the pick up !!

 

[DrMike]

I am not even sure where to buy them in the states? Seems like they would be a good bullet or two for my 348?

Custom Brass and Bullets advertises them: http://www.custombrassandbullets.com/albuwo.html

Alternatively, I would think a phone call to their store in Juneau would work (907) 789-3834 (https://local.yahoo.com/info-22385630-alaska-bullet-works-juneau?csz=Juneau,+AK).

 

[DrMike]

Great looking rifle Mike must be hard buying multiple rifles same caliber & make ! It is a nice 1 for sure I am just getting nervous with everyone going with lever guns and me not owning 1 ! I am actually in an optik poor situation so I guess I need 2 mounts and 2 Optiks minimum! Congrats on the pick up !!

It is a burden that I shall bear for many years to come, Terry. Alas and alack, I cannot resist purchasing duplicates when I find them at a good price.

 

[pre6422hornet]

Very Nice Dr. Mike! Winchester sure did put some nice dark wood on their levers. I really dig it.

 

[DrMike]

Very Nice Dr. Mike! Winchester sure did put some nice dark wood on their levers. I really dig it.

Oh, yeah, they are handsome, and easy to carry afield. I appreciate the lively way the Big Bore dances to my shoulder when game hoves into view.