358 Barnes Johnson Express

[Nyala23]

Was intrigued by a rifle. Anyone have any information on this one? Ended meeting this one in a custom and now want one!

 

[TheDoubleD]

Word of advice, if you get that .358 BJE, slug the bore before shooting.

I have a .404 Barnes Express. It didn't shoot very well with .411 bullets. Slugged the bore and found the major diameter was .416. Tried .416 bullet and the gun became a virtual tack driver.

Learned during my research Barnes was known for naming guns on the old British standard, using the minor-bore diameter.

 

[Nyala23]

Thank you. Was that Fred Barnes? Grafs has brass as a special order. I asked a manufacturer about dies. Could hear the laughter withou the phone