358 winchester

[Outlaw99]

Anyone on here have much experience with this round? I impulse bought a used Winchester model 70 in 358 Winchester. Curious about others experience with them

 

[Caseknife]

Should be a real good round within 250-300 yds.

 

[Outlaw99]

Should be a real good round within 250-300 yds.

I hope so. Looking for something a little flatter shooting than my 45-70

 

[TN2shot07]

That would’ve gotten me, too. Should be a hell of a bear or elk rifle. What bullet you thinking?

Not sure why the 338’s and 358’s never caught on.

 

[Outlaw99]

That would’ve gotten me, too. Should be a hell of a bear or elk rifle. What bullet you thinking?

Not sure why the 338’s and 358’s never caught on.

Not exactly sure…maybe 220g ttsx….

 

[D4570]

I just built one on a savage axis, Shaw 20" fluted threaded muzzle.
I'm getting a bit better than an inch group at 100 and 2390°FPS, with a Hammer 215 THH.
The only thing I shot with it so far was a 4x4 whitetail buck at 280-ish yards. Crushed both front shoulders. No tracking needed.

 

[Outlaw99]

I just built one on a savage axis, Shaw 20" fluted threaded muzzle.
I'm getting a bit better than an inch group at 100 and 2390°FPS, with a Hammer 215 THH.
The only thing I shot with it so far was a 4x4 whitetail buck at 280-ish yards. Crushed both front shoulders. No tracking needed.

what kind of drop are you getting between 2-300 yards? 200 yard zero?

 

[D4570]

I zeroed at 2" high at 100. I can hit my 8" gong at 300 by aiming at the top of the gong.
When I shot the deer, I was still on hair with my crosshairs. It's not a dial-up scope or have hash marks.
It hit dead center shoulder.

 

[Caseknife]

I think the 178 Stone Hammer would be excellent in the 358 Win. Don't need to be concerned with high BC with the range of that cartridge. It will perform a lot better than the 220 TTSX in my opinion.

 

[44hunter45]

Congrats on purchasing a sweet rifle in a sweet cartridge. I love all things .358"

There are quantity 226 of the 223 Stone Hammer on Gun Broker right now. Buy it Now about 60% of Hammer Direct.
After the new oven last month, I can't touch them.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1130327038

 

[D4570]

Recommended twist rate is 1-15.5″ minimum for the 223 gr Hammers.