16 inch 308 win or 358 win

[TX Trophy Hunter]

I’m considering getting into the suppressor world and like the look of the ruger Hawkeye hunters with the 16.5 inch threaded barrels. Would you go with the 308 or the 358 in that rifle? It would be for western hunting in the thicker country where I might not want to mess with ear plugs. Mostly under 200 yards but have the ability to do 300 if needed. I hand load my ammo.

 

[Dsnow9]

I run a .308 with an 18” barrel with a can and love it.

 

[Forkyfinder]

I run a .308 with an 18” barrel with a can and love it.

Same.

 

[Fire_9]

.308 gives a much larger pool of suppressors to choose from. No brainer on the .308 for me

 

[Potsie]

add another vote for .308, I enjoy my bobtail .308 and can.

 

[Sheltowee]

Of the two, .308. I'd go .338 Fed with an Omega36M suppressor if that was an option.

 

[Robert N]

Christensen Arms Ridgeline Carbon .308 with a 16.5” barrell with a Q Thunder Chicken can on it.

IMO, the .308 is the answer, if for no other reason than the can.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

358 just to be different

 

[Hams42]

I have an 18" .308 with a Banish Backcountry. I love the gun but it took about 7 months of load development before I was happy. Sounds like you won't have the high standards that I had of wanting energy out to 500 yards. I think 16.5" for close range would be awesome.