Included in that have been a whole bunch of deer, hogs and a bear or two. The experimentation with the H&H cases, first by Weatherby and later by Winchester and Remington, certainly changed the way we hunted and made our purchases; magnum mania definitely took root. That year, Remington also brought out the Model 673 Guide Gun in .350 Rem Mag. Everybody agrees that the .358 Win. 1 Item (s) Show per page. Real world, the Norma bitchslaps brown bears and moose as convincingly as the 375H&H. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. The .358 has 24 percent more energy at the muzzle than the .300 Win. The ammunition situation is a little better than the rifles. Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING magazine, Kevin Steele is at the Steiner Optics booth with Alberto Corbetta to discuss the Predator 4 and Predator 8. Can't really imagine one cartridge doing anything the other couldn't, though the availability of bigger bullets and way more factory ammo (if wanted) are definite pluses for the Mauser. The .351 WSL did grab a bit of fame, first as a popular rifle for prison guards and then as one of the rifles used to punch a lot of holes in Bonnie and Clydes automobile (although that accolade is in question). The Remington Model 600 Magnum rifle, along with the cartridge it birthed, was just such a product. Not necessarily top dollar everything. Remington currently lists a Model 7 rifle with a 20-inch barrel; todays version of the 600 in .350 Rem. I believe it never will. Shorter and more common than the magnum-length receiver needed for the .375 and .300 Holland & Holland Magnum, the Winchester Model 70s and Remington Model 721s gave a new level of performance when chambered for the new magnums. Its a flat shootermimicking the trajectory of a .30-06 with heavier bulletsand is fully capable as an all-around choice. Bertram Brass from Australia is a good source when you can get it, and Quality Cartridge makes a run of .350 Rigby every few years, but you could be waiting a considerable amount of time. It was introduced in the bolt-action Model 70 in which it was trustworthy, but boring. From there, you can work up until you find a load that gives you the accuracy and velocity you want. Norma Projektilfabrik answered Winchesters designs with a pair of their own: the .308 Norma Magnum and its slightly older brother, the .358 Norma Magnum. In many areas a 100-pound deer might be normal, but mule deer and whitetail bucks exist that are triple that size. The .358 Norma established its reputation in high-end hunting rifles like this Schultz & Larsen Model 65DL. .358 Norma brass is a snap to make from 338 Win Mag brass. Mag. Mag. [/quote]. So we see that even with a one pound lighter rifle, the .358 recoils slightly less than a .300 magnum. Publisher, Kevin Steele is with Brett Marquardt from Streamlight Inc. discussing the new Streamlight Pro Tac 2.0, the latest edition in the Pro Tac series. 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. Essentially the .338 Winchester Magnum necked up to hold .358-inch bullets, the .358 Norma Magnum made all sorts of sense to a hunter in pursuit of large game, such as elk, moose and the great bears of the north. necked up to .35 caliber. By coincidence, in that same year, Norma Projektilfabrik of Sweden introduced its own heavyweight champion, the .358 Norma Magnum. Ive had a 350 RM in a 600 Remington since the 60s. I have used this cartridge on moose with excellent results. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. I will go with the 35 Whelen BUT 9.3x62 will be cool due that you already have a 350 Rem mag, if you're opening the bolt face the 358 STA better option than Norma and 338-06 could be a nice choice too. Any listing you find for H-4895 can be modified by loading only 60 percent of the published minimum to create some very comfortable loads. So, I've hunted elk with less ambitious rounds. Yet, that bore diameter produces some of the best hunting cartridges available. The .350 Remington Magnum is the only cartridge that appears on both lists of current and obsolete calibers. I bought it as a moose rifle but never got drawn in ten years. It never got up. For the next year, comparisons were inevitable between Johanssons Hammer of Thor and the .358s powerful 250-grain bullet. was also the only cartridge of that original Remington family that was based on a different parent case. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Between the .25s and the .35s are dozens of cartridges that are versatile and suitable. An elk offers a large target, so extreme magnification shouldnt be necessary. It shoots well and is light and easy to carry while hunting. This is basically a deer and black bear (CXP2 class game) cartridge, although it is reputed to be superior to cartridges in the .30-30 class for game weighing over about 400 pounds. The cartridge would be championed by Denys Finch Hatton (of Out of Africa fame), John Pondoro Taylor and Pete Pearson, and would be used by Baron Bror von Blixen-Fineke as well. of muzzle energy. Most ammunition makers have a 200-grain load, and Remington also has a 150-grain load with a muzzle velocity of 2300 f.p.s. can drive the same weight bullet a bit faster. Let's also compare the .358 with the other end of the spectrum. Shaw will make a rifle, as will any other custom, or semi-custom, riflemaker. The .358 Norma Mag. As a result of all this activity, .358-inch diameter jacketed rifle bullets are available in a wide range of weights and styles, from 150-grain semipointed to 200- grain roundnose, all the way up to 310 grains for the heaviest game. On those gray, moody November days when I am feeling blue I take my Remington Model 141 pump-action rifle in .35 Rem. Thanks for any thoughts. Barnes has a Vor-TX load with a 180-grain TSX bullet and a muzzle velocity of 2900 f.p.s. First, it will do everything the .338 will, and a bit more. Bottles & 12-oz. The H-4895 load given in the table is not from any manual but was worked up with the assistance of Hodgdon ballistician Ron Reiber. The .358 in a bolt-action rifle with a good scope is as accurate as any hunting cartridge available. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The M700 has been a popular action for building a rifle in .358 STA, a wildcat based on the 8mm Remington Magnum. from my E.R. factory load is a 250-grain Oryx bullet listed with a muzzle velocity of 2723 f.p.s. Its also worth noting that, in spite of its relative obscurity, the cartridge appears in many of the most recent loading manuals, including Normas own, a worthwhile addition to anyones reloading library. I have never lost an elk, and I do not recall ever tracking one for recovery. Shaw rifle's 24-inch barrel.. We owe a debt of gratitude to the engineers at the British firm of Holland & Holland; though it is lost to history who exactly designed the belted magnum cartridge, the .275 and .375 Holland & Holland Magnums were game changers. Bottles & 12-oz. I have long been something of a .35 caliber fan, but I have to admit that I believe the reason for the general lack of public acceptance of all but the least powerful .35's is, in a word, recoil. In any mass-production rifle, either the .375 or .338, or both, will be found as a standard chambering. On June 26, 1959, Sweden's Ingemar Johansson demolished Floyd Patterson in the third round of their first heavyweight title fight in New York. The main problem with such potent cartridges is that they kick hard in rifles light enough to carry all day in steep places. For anyone with an experimental or fanciful turn of mind, the .358 Norma and the many .358-inch diameter bullets are a gold mine. The major problem with light loads is getting enough pressure to provide a good gas seal. All we do know for sure is that it was either Howe or Whelen, or both, who necked the .30-06 Sprg. It was recovered in bits and pieces. All Rights Reserved. Energy figures have it knocking at the door of 375H&H. I was wrong. Cartridges that in many cases cannot match the killing power, at normal hunting ranges, of comparable .35's. Looks like I'll do a Whelen. The .358 Norma Magnum, like the .358 Shooting Times Alaskan, generates a considerable amount of energy, but due to the caliber restrictions for dangerous game of most of the African countries, it falls shy of the markthe .375-inch bore is minimum for many countries. Back in the late 70's I picked up a custom 1903 in 358 Norma Mag, awesome rifle, very accurate and it put a thump on deer, I bought it hopping to get a moose tag back in MN, never did and sold the rifle. The ammunition hung on a while longer, but eventually Big Green abandoned her babies and stopped making both cartridges. No matter if its books, art or hunting cartridges, its only those with a deep understanding of the subject who can fully understand the greatness often buried in obscurity. is still not burning up the sales records, so maybe ahead of its time is the wrong description. In addition, for stopping the big predators of the world, it's hard to beat a suitable .35 caliber rifle. That 225-grain bullet has a sectional density (SD) value of 0.251, a bit light for what is normally considered to be appropriate for dangerous game. It has never failed me. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. The 600 Magnum suffered from a barrel that was too short at 18 inches. Im voting no. Although such weight is rare, a big bull can exceed 1,000 pounds. The Remington Model 673 Guide Rifle was chambered in .350 Rem. in an 8.5 pound rifle, is comparable to the much more popular but less effective (on CXP3 class game) .300 Weatherby or .300 Remington Ultra Magnums. Mag. Theres more to success than merely landing a good one on the chin. My .375 H&H seemed quite adequate. was designed for the American market, but sadly no American riflemaker ever chambered the cartridge in a cataloged gun. I had the privilege of spending some time with a 1917 vintage take-down Rigby-Mauser rifle while on a hunt in Scotland, and the words sweet shooting came quickly to mind. in an 8.5 pound rifle, is comparable to the much more popular but less effective (on CXP3 class game) .300 Weatherby or .300 Remington Ultra Magnums. With a 200-grain bullet at 2460 f.p.s., it is a heavy-hitter on whitetails. However, Winchesters .338 Magnum proved to be the darling of not only those bound for the 49th state, but for those hunting elk and moose at lower latitudes. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Since lack of a gas seal in a low-pressure load is more of a nuisance than a danger, it can be ignored if you dont mind the soot. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. In the years since, the .35 Rem. So when it comes to penetrating thick hide and heavy bone, one could see where the .350 Rigby could benefit from a heavier bullet, say a premium 250-grain with a SD of .279. I would never argue that a .243 Winchester with a good bullet placed well, or certainly a .25-06 with a tough, heavy bullet, cant do the job. The parent of this cartridge is the .30-06 Springfield, which is necked-up to accept a bullet diameter of .358 in (9.1 mm).This cartridge is more powerful than its parent, especially in killing power on large game. would follow that tradition. and .358 Norma Mag.). The .350 Magnum has a case length of 2.742 inches, and an overall cartridge length 3.44 inches, so it will feel at home in a magnum-length receiver. All Petersen's Hunting subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Likewise, so do experienced western elk hunters. In cartridges, as in boxing, what goes on behind the scenes often determines the outcome. Its spawn, the .351 Winchester Self Loader, fared a little better, but it was never in danger of greatness. Petersen's HUNTING Publisher, Kevin Steele is in the CZ booth with Dylan Rice at SHOT Show to talk about CZ 600 Series Trail rifle. Kynoch was a big producer of .350 ammo, but that has ceased in the recent past. Even so, most experienced deer hunters have pretty good ideas on appropriate rifles. Loved by gun guys and rejected by the huddled masses, this is perhaps the most underappreciated cartridge of them all. Winchester introduced its initial trio of belted magnums in the mid-1950sthe .458 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum and .264 Winchester Magnumand all were designed for the long-action receiver, using a case length equal or similar to the .30-06 Springfield. Though still under construction, Im eager to take the classic cartridge into the hunting fields. Food for thought, is it not? Out of stock View Details . and .35 Rem., it was an excellent woods rifle for hunting whitetails. and is a good cartridge for hunting the thick woods for deer, hogs, black bear or even elk. These work, but my thinking has changed over the years. As a "stopper" for use on dangerous game the .358 Norma is clearly superior to the .300 Magnums. Here the elk offers hunters an advantage because the vital zone, like body size, is at least twice that of any deer. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. Today the .35 caliber family, at least in North America, includes the .357 Magnum, .35 Remington, .356 Winchester, .358 Winchester, .35 Whelen, .350 Remington Magnum and .358 Norma Magnum. It is easy to forget that the .358 bore comes in an extremely varied range of twist rates from 1:16 to 1:12. it is one nice gun and made for tight places. But have owned multiple 9.3s and Whelens. While the Colt Model 601 was the first AR-15 to be mass-produced, there were several design variations that came before during the platform's development. Trust me, you could do worse, but youll be hard-pressed to do better! Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Elk Venison and Root Vegetable Stew Recipe, Best New Thermal Optics from the 2022 SHOT Show, Venison Backstrap with Sweet & Spicy Peach Relish Recipe, Tested Tough - Modern Zeiss Sports Optics. This is in sharp contrast to the overwhelming success of the .357/9mm handgun cartridges, whose popularity dates right to the beginning of the self-contained cartridge era. Choose at least medium weight for caliber: 140 grains in 6.5mm and the lighter 7mms; 140 and 150 grains in .270s; 150 to 160 grains in faster 7mms; 165 or 180 grains in .30 calibers. The .35 Caliber Cartridge Family(.357 Mag., .35 Remington, .356 Winchester, .358 Winchester, .35 Whelen, .350 Rem. The .357 Magnum is ideal for light game like javelina and will do for the smaller species of deer and antelope at short range. In 1987 Remington made an honest cartridge out of the .35 Whelen. This list gives some idea of the .358 Normas status today: Those rifles rarely seem to come on the market. These are elk cartridges, and as Jack Atcheson Jr. likes to say, the .338 numbs them. was initially chambered in Remingtons Model 8 autoloader, soon followed by the Model 14 pump-action. Among my own favorites for the .358 Norma are the Nosler Partitions in both 225 and 250 grains, Swift A-Frames (225, 250, 280) and various Woodleighs, including the unique 310-grain Weldcore. Got a nice .270 Win MTN Rifle donor 700. was introduced in 1955. With a 200-grain bullet the .35 Whelen actually shoots a bit flatter than the .30-06 Sprg. all were more powerful-and may have been excellent hunting cartridges-but they are gone; rejected by the shooting public and banished to the junk heap of obsolescence. To reach the .300 mark, youd need a 270-grain bullet (the North Fork and Woodleigh bullets come immediately to mind), but stabilization becomes an issue in the slower twists, and thats long been a problem in .35-caliber barrels. .470 Nitro Express. As an experiment, I shot the nilgai five or six more times with different bullets, then hauled the carcass back to the cleaning station intact and carried out a necropsy. Ive obviously left the door wide open. Hornadys LEVERevolution pushes the performance up a notch with a 200-grain pointed bullet at 2225 f.p.s. Mag.-all with a bigger, heavier bullet that will punch a bigger hole and penetrate deeper. The 6.5mm Creedmoor and the old 6.5x55 are sound minimal choices, adequate to 300 yards. For more specialized uses, Speer makes a 180-grain flatpoint (semispitzer)that, with reduced loads, turns the .358 Norma Magnum into a pussycat for recoil but is easily capable of handling game such as black bears and white-tailed deer out to 250 yards or so. Also H&R 1871, Inc., offered single-shot rifles in .35 Whelen from 1994 to 1996. Any desire to hunt African dangerous game with your medium bore? 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Posts: 46,063. Heres a detailed look at each step of the process. factory load is a 250-grain Oryx bullet listed with a muzzle velocity of 2723 f.p.s. The .35 Rem. Thats the primary game for many of us, but one size doesnt fit all. I have shot a few critters, including a tough South Texas Nilgai, and have been happy with the performance.
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