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!

 

[steve white]

Cajunchefray could tell you all about the 358--it just punches above its weight, if you are not really stretching distances. BobNelson35Whelen could school you on it as well. It is an unsung hero.
Look up the thread "Why no love for the 358?"

 

[Ruraldoc]

I have used 35s in the US. They work.

I think I would keep it simple and use the 200 grain TSX in the 358 to take any plains game animal. It would be about perfect for leopard as well.

 

[1dirthawker]

ehhhhh,

i'd sell it and buy a 458 winchester!