Crankylove
New member
Seriously thinking of changing directions on my .358 Winchester AR build. Been looking a lot at the .338 Federal lately, and starting to lean that way over the .358. Haven’t bought a barrel yet, so it’s not too late.
Would be mainly used for plinking and hunting (elk, deer, antelope, coyotes, rabbits), at short to medium range (200-250 yards max).
I already reload for my .358 Win and some other oddball cartridges, so finding ammo, or high ammo prices aren’t really a concern.
Currently also own rifles in .22 Hornet, .223 Rem, .243 Win, .270 Win, 7.62x54R, .30-‘06, .358 Win., and .375 H&H.........so I’ve already got anything I could want to hunt covered, this is more of a “because I can” build.
I was intitally going with the .358 because i like the cartridge, I’ve already got the dies and reloading components, and I don’t personally know anybody with a .358 Win. AR, or with any .358 for that matter.
I also don’t have anything chambered for .338 Federal, or know anybody that does, which is good enough reason for me, and would add another oddball/uncommon caliber to the group, which pleases me.
So, anybody here have a rifle ( of any type) in this chambering? What ranges are you shooting at? Bullet weights/ammo preferences)? Would you by one again?
Would be mainly used for plinking and hunting (elk, deer, antelope, coyotes, rabbits), at short to medium range (200-250 yards max).
I already reload for my .358 Win and some other oddball cartridges, so finding ammo, or high ammo prices aren’t really a concern.
Currently also own rifles in .22 Hornet, .223 Rem, .243 Win, .270 Win, 7.62x54R, .30-‘06, .358 Win., and .375 H&H.........so I’ve already got anything I could want to hunt covered, this is more of a “because I can” build.
I was intitally going with the .358 because i like the cartridge, I’ve already got the dies and reloading components, and I don’t personally know anybody with a .358 Win. AR, or with any .358 for that matter.
I also don’t have anything chambered for .338 Federal, or know anybody that does, which is good enough reason for me, and would add another oddball/uncommon caliber to the group, which pleases me.
So, anybody here have a rifle ( of any type) in this chambering? What ranges are you shooting at? Bullet weights/ammo preferences)? Would you by one again?