What would you do with a 358 Winchester?

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

Gents,

Whether using factory ammo (200 from Hornady or Winchester or 225/250 from BuffaloBore) or your own load, I'm curious what folks have done or would do with a 358 Winchester in Africa.

Thanks y'all.

 

[USMA84DAB]

Slay all plains game on my wish list! Sweat a little less carrying 1/2" less action steel. I would put Barnes TSXs in the loads, get it chronographed so I could get the CDS knob from Leupold for my 1-6x24, or 2-10x42 and Bob's your uncle! I guess I would flinch a bit less than if I used a .375 or .416 as well. I built an AR-10 in .358WIN for use on deer here in MO - it is staggering how much damage the Barnes 200gr does to chest cavities.

 

[coreydb]

The .358 is a "one and done" caliber for every PG animal up to the DG variety.

 

[clockwork_7mm_gator]

If allowed, would you shoot a cat or anything dangerous with it? It seems capable but I'm also not the one who has to follow a wounded leopard into thick brush!