358 Norma Mag

Apex Custom Rifles said:

Following. I've always wanted to build a bigger brother (358) to my 308 Norma. Don't need it, but that's got nothing to do with it. I would think some hammers in the 358 NM would be a hell of a combo!

Apex Custom Rifles said:

Following. I've always wanted to build a bigger brother (358) to my 308 Norma. Don't need it, but that's got nothing to do with it. I would think some hammers in the 358 NM would be a hell of a combo!

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Big_Country said:

So I picked up a nice 358 Norma Mag last year and thought I would see what others thought of it being used as an all around elk rifle? It seems to like the 225 AB and the 250 Partition quite well. I think my ole Sako Finnbear 338 WM and my 35 Whelen might be left home this coming season...
Who's using, or has in the past a 358 NM for elk hunting? Which bullets do you prefer and at what distances?

** PS I know it's not needed to harvest elk

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Big_Country said:

So I picked up a nice 358 Norma Mag last year and thought I would see what others thought of it being used as an all around elk rifle? It seems to like the 225 AB and the 250 Partition quite well. I think my ole Sako Finnbear 338 WM and my 35 Whelen might be left home this coming season...
Who's using, or has in the past a 358 NM for elk hunting? Which bullets do you prefer and at what distances?

** PS I know it's not needed to harvest elk

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Hickory1991 said:

Original plan for build was for either grizz or brown bear medicine. Am sure would be excellent for elk.

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Hickory1991 said:

Surprised to see a thread on 358 Norma mag as I am currently finishing up a build I started over 20 years ago. Building a new house, kids, and work got in the way. Then moving again 3 years ago. Anyway finally decided to finish it this year. Had a old model 70 action that I had ER Shaw install a new barrel with a 14 twist. Had a myrtlewood blank purchased over 20 years ago that was rough inletted that I finished in letting. Pillar bedded it, then bedded action, and installed cross bolt. Starting to finish stock now. Can't wait to shoot this thing. Original plan for build was for either grizz or brown bear medicine. Am sure would be excellent for elk.

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beretzs said:

Haven't used the 358 Norma, but I did use the 35 Newton for a spell. Still have a hankering to make up another big 35..

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memtb said:

If I weren't very satisfied with my present cartridge, I've longer for a .350 Griffin & Howe or the .358 STA……essentially the same cartridge! memtb

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beretzs said:

I could easily be happy with a STA or RUM or even a 35 Nosler.. Any of those would float my boat.

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Big_Country said:

The 35 UMT is mighty tempting as I happen to have a spare M70 Rum action

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Big_Country said:

The 35 UMT is mighty tempting as I happen to have a spare M70 Rum action

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