358 Winchester performance at 300 yds

[Jmatt]

I shot two deer this year with a 358 Winchester Hornady 200 gr. SP traveling at approximately 2300 fps. Both went 4 legs up immediately. I like the performance of this caliber/bullet at this velocity. I'd like to buy a barrel/gun that can mimic this velocity and performance at 250 to 400 yards. I'm thinking 35 Whelan or 358 Norma mag in a 26" barrel.

Any input would be appreciated.

Jim

 

[med358-boise]

Are you saying you want an impact velocity of 2300 fps @ 400 yards? If so, I don't see you getting there with that bullet. Even a muzzle velocity of 2950 from a 358 Norma can only retain 2300 fps to ~about 220 yards because of the poor BC of the bullet.

 

[Jmatt]

Hmm.....well, I guess I'd need a different bullet, and at that point it's a moot point. Thanks for the input.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

What impact velocity are you looking at at 400...2300?