That load actually produced 2825 f.p.s. With a 200-grain bullet at 2460 f.p.s., it is a heavy-hitter on whitetails. The .35 (.358) caliber has never really gotten a serious toehold here, although the occasional item like the .35 Whelen, .350 Remington Magnum, or .358 Winchester roils the waters every now and again. My vote is for the .35 Whelen. The parent of this cartridge is the .30-06 Springfield, which is necked-up to accept a bullet diameter of .358 in (9.1 mm).This cartridge is more powerful than its parent, especially in killing power on large game. By Layne Simpson. It is capable of driving a. It also notes that the reconstituted Schultz & Larsen company is offering the chambering in its Model 97 takedown rifle. I will go with the 35 Whelen BUT 9.3x62 will be cool due that you already have a 350 Rem mag, if you're opening the bolt face the 358 STA better option than Norma and 338-06 could be a nice choice too. Does the power of the magnum offer much over the whelen in real life terms? Original Schultz & Larsens had substantial freebore to keep pressures down, and Normas specifications for the cartridge called for it. You bet they worked! Equal in importance is that you can hit the elk. For the next year, comparisons were inevitable between Johanssons Hammer of Thor and the .358s powerful 250-grain bullet. THe 35 whelen did have a little more power than the 358. With the 250-grain bullet, it's better than the .30-06 on heavy game at close ranges. It is easy to forget that the .358 bore comes in an extremely varied range of twist rates from 1:16 to 1:12. Unlike either the .338 or .375, the .35 (.358-inch) has been a standard American caliber since 1900. Synthetic wins over laminate because laminates, strongest of all, are also heaviest. Here in North America big game starts with deer. The only rifles I can find in production are from Nosler, Remington and CVA. From the .35 Winchester (1903), .35 Remington (1906) and .351 Winchester Self-Loading (1907) to the later .358 Winchester (1955) and .350 Remington Magnum (1965), there has always been at least one .35-caliber cartridge in use. with a 250-grain Oryx bullet-both with a 200-yd. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. I bought it as a moose rifle but never got drawn in ten years. From a 12 twist bore, accuracy sweet spots for light bullets include 2950fps with 180 grain bullets, 2925fps with 200 grain bullets, before normalizing with 225 grain bullets at 2900fps. This is basically a deer and black bear (CXP2 class game) cartridge, although it is reputed to be superior to cartridges in the .30-30 class for game weighing over about 400 pounds. Why the .35 Rem. Ive had a 350 RM in a 600 Remington since the 60s. This is in sharp contrast to the overwhelming success of the .357/9mm handgun cartridges, whose popularity dates right to the beginning of the self-contained cartridge era. The .358 Norma Magnum, like the .358 Shooting Times Alaskan, generates a considerable amount of energy, but due to the caliber restrictions for dangerous game of most of the African countries, it falls shy of the markthe .375-inch bore is minimum for many countries. is on the threatened list, this one is on a path to extinction. The 6.5mm Creedmoor and the old 6.5x55 are sound minimal choices, adequate to 300 yards. Back in the late 70's I picked up a custom 1903 in 358 Norma Mag, awesome rifle, very accurate and it put a thump on deer, I bought it hopping to get a moose tag back in MN, never did and sold the rifle. My 35 Whelen will run 250gr partitions at 2700 fps with power pro 2000 powder. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. But there is another Rigby cartridge, vastly overlooked even among rifle cranks, but which was at one time as popular as the .375 H&H Magnum: the .350 Rigby Magnum. Avoid quick-opening bullets, especially match bullets; instead, choose controlled-expansion designs intended for hunting larger game. were to go head to head with the .25-35 Win., .30-30 Win. Rifle Recoil Table. There are places where .22 centerfires are legal for elk. The .358 Norma Magnum, like the .358 Shooting Times Alaskan, generates a considerable amount of energy, but due to the caliber restrictions for dangerous game of most of the African countries, it falls shy of the markthe .375-inch bore is minimum for many countries. Energy figures have it knocking at the door of 375H&H. Fusion Ammo has a 200-grain with a muzzle velocity of 2800 f.p.s. is a wonderful cartridge, but nobody buys them. I rely on Roberson Cartridge Company out of Texas for projects like these, and their .350 Rigby brass is wonderfully uniform and properly headstamped. .35 caliber rifle cartridges have been around practically forever without ever really becoming popular. I am often criticized for following the Elmer Keith school in suggesting powerful cartridges. The writings of Robert Ruark certainly helped the reputation of the cartridge and the company, as Ruark put his young PH Harry Selby and the .416 Rigby rifle he carried on a pedestal. Sadly, my favorite bullet diameter, the .35 caliber, doesnt even rate a blip on the American shooters radar screen. [1] From the Green Goblin (a bolt-action rifle I built on a Remington action), both will produce groups that are sub-minute-of-angle. The quest for an acceptable .35 has inspired such impotent wastes as the .35 Winchester Self Loader, once labeled a candidate for the title: Worlds Most Useless Center-Fire Rifle Cartridge.. in the Big Bore Model 94. With such a wide range of both cast and jacketed bullets available, and todays variety in powders, the .358 Norma has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to load possibilities. Sometimes you get a point-blank shot; other times you need to stretch it a bit farther. figure of 0.300 is desirable, and comparing similar cartridges, youll see the .350 Rigby comes in a bit behind the other popular choices of the day. Ruger briefly chambered the M77 rifle in .35 Whelen. Short of a wounded elephant or Cape buffalo in thick cover, there is no game I can think of for which you could not concoct a load in the .358. Opening up a boltface on a standard action is NOT a difficult job for a decent gunsmith and does not affect the strength or viability of the action one WHIT. The .35 Rem. PerH AH fanatic Joined May 8, 2021 Messages 536 Reaction score 813 Location Norway Articles 2 Jun 4, 2021 #5 The ammunition hung on a while longer, but eventually Big Green abandoned her babies and stopped making both cartridges. Winchester introduced its initial trio of belted magnums in the mid-1950sthe .458 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum and .264 Winchester Magnumand all were designed for the long-action receiver, using a case length equal or similar to the .30-06 Springfield. Movement is more random in big country. Remington loads a 200-grain PSP Core-Lokt bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2775 f.p.s. Tried and true. I rely on, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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It is very accurate, easy to carry and fast on the target. It will kill farther than that, of course, but that is its optimum range. Hunting Shack 358NORMA2N Game King 358 Norma 225 gr Sierra GameKing Spitzer Boat-Tail - 20rd Box. For the one perfect all-around elk rifle, Im not sure you can beat the good old .30-06. Your rifle is your most important hunting tool, and knowing how to properly clean and store it when hunting season comes to a close is critical in keeping it in tip-top shape. There have been many others, such as the .35-30 Maynard (both in the 1865 and the 1882 versions) and .35-40 Maynard. The .358 Norma can be loaded down to duplicate the performance of either of the two smaller cartridges. By and large, we shooters seem to gravitate to the middle of the road; to bland, yet predictable, mediocrity. None of this can be said for either the .338 Winchester Magnum or the .375 H&H. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; that is one of the physical laws of our universe. I have built all 3 several times for various customers and owned both the 358 Norma and the 9.3X62. I am convinced there are better tools, and theres also that matter of mindset. factory load is a 250-grain Oryx bullet listed with a muzzle velocity of 2723 f.p.s. Winchester still offers ammunition, but the guns are history. I will go with the 35 Whelen BUT 9.3x62 will be cool due that you already have a 350 Rem mag, if you're opening the bolt face the 358 STA better option than Norma and 338-06 could be a nice choice too. Today we have better bullets than when I was a kid. Bottles & 12-oz. R Rocky The .351 WSL did grab a bit of fame, first as a popular rifle for prison guards and then as one of the rifles used to punch a lot of holes in Bonnie and Clydes automobile (although that accolade is in question). SAUM and .300 WSM, with their 180 grain bullets at a MV of 2960-2970 fps, have an optimum range of about 120 yards on 1000 pound animals. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. Mag. Honestly, the concept of being overgunned is somewhat mystifying to me, provided you can place the shot. The Remington Model 673 Guide Rifle was chambered in .350 Rem. Either way, the Newton is the unbelted twin of the .358 Norma. The bullet went in behind the near shoulder, struck the far shoulder from the inside, and the blue bull hit the ground with a thud. And those sentiments can be an awful lot of fun. As it turned out, having a great punch was not enough for either one. The major problem with light loads is getting enough pressure to provide a good gas seal. Subscriber Services. This is because it was discontinued in the mid-1970s, and reintroduced by Remington in 2003. Where does the .358 Norma sit, in comparison to the more popular cartridges in its class? This load uses a 200 grain Flex-Tip spitzer bullet and delivers a MV of 2225 fps and ME of 2198 ft. lbs. The nearest of any to the .358 Norma was the .35 Newton, which it closely resembles. It was predictable that the .356 Win. Common loads fire a 200-grain bullet at 2,800 fps (about 3,480 foot pounds of energy), a 225-grain bullet at around 2,600fps (3,380 foot pounds of energy . In 1965 Remington took it to the next level with the introduction of the Model 600 Magnum Carbine. Bottles & 12-oz. In the 80s, when Jack Carter was making his Trophy Bonded Bearclaw bullet by hand, I did some elk hunting with the 240-grain .375 version. But in my experience, if you can cover that 300-yard window with confidence youre in good shape. Although such weight is rare, a big bull can exceed 1,000 pounds. Mag. The .357 Magnum revolver cartridge has also gained considerable popularity as a combination rifle/pistol cartridge and lever action rifles for the .357 Magnum sell pretty well. Ive seen many elk taken cleanly with a .270 Winchester, and my own longest shot on an elk was on a big New Mexico bull at 400 yards using a .270 Winchester with a 150-grain Nosler Partitionone step and down. Your at the old delema again: does 200 fps matter to the deer. Its spawn, the .351 Winchester Self Loader, fared a little better, but it was never in danger of greatness. Mag.-all with a bigger, heavier bullet that will punch a bigger hole and penetrate deeper. Copyright 2003, 2012 by Chuck Hawks. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. with a similar 180-grain bullet. The .318 Westley Richards was a highly popular choice at that time, and it drives a 250-grain bullet of .330-inch diameter, with a SD of 0.328, and the .375 Holland & Holland uses a 300-grain bullet of nominal diameter with a SD of 0.305; both are renowned for their penetration.