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Mdwest that's a great load you have there. I achieved max performance with the 225grn TSX using Varget and W748. Chronographed at 2530fps. As the TSX is much longer, powder compression was sever. That said I had no pressure signs and bolt lift and extraction was 1 finger easy. I've since...

He may be a couple of days replying. He told me he was going to New Zealand for a hunt.

My good friend Bob is the guru for 35 Whelen and is a wealth of information.

Welcome to the finest group of hunters around. From the Baton Rouge area.

Bush Buck, welcome to the following. The 9.3X62 has become my favorite medium bore. I primarily load and shoot either 250grn or 286grn Swift A-Frames. Sometimes Norma Oryx in 286grn. With various powders all have given superb accuracy and better than factory velocities. Everything shoots into...

Yes indeed! My ex wife. She's the reason I keep a bottle of holy water, a wreath of garlic, a wooden stake and a mallet next to the front door in case she ever shows up. The only undead I worry about.

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Glad to hear that sir. Was going by what my travel agency had told me. I happily stand corrected.

Well glad to hear that but I was going by what Customs in Joberg told my group when we went through there on a previous trip. I can assure you I'm not in the habit of giving disinformation. As the rules are constantly changing in SA this can happen. Sorry you take exception to my post.

Might recheck SA regulations. If memory serves, SA requires a metal locking ammo box. Other countries the pelican case is good to go.

Mdwest you're on the right track! Loads with the 225grn Barnes are possible at 2500fps. Using Varget or W-748. You'll have to use a drop tube and they will compress the powder a lot. Never had pressure problems though. That Barnes TSX is long for it's weight and is why I've since gone to the...

Funny you should mention that Bob. The geometry of a stock has a lot to do with felt recoil. The stock on my Steyr Scout in 308 feels like I'm shooting a 243. I've shot some rifles that are soft recoiling cartridges but because of the stock made your eyes water.

With my 9.3 weighing about 1 3/4lbs less than my 375, 286grn pill vs 300grn within 100fps of each other, the 9.3 still has slightly less recoil to me. Both are comfortable to shoot. Understand though felt recoil is very subjective to the individual. What is comfortable to some may loosen the...

I would recommend the 225grn Swift A-Frame. At 2530fps using W748 it will handle everything up to Eland. I had excellent results when I used my 358 in Namibia.

Well there is that. But as we used to say in the Airborne (82nd.) Tighten up your boot laces and keep on soldiering. Can't let things keep you down.

Sadly can't do it. just got my money together for my May hunt and the transmission in my truck committed suicide. $4200 to get it back on the road. when it rains it pours eh?

Just my luck! had one about 8 months ago where I work in Cabelas gun library. Close but no cigar.

Yes sir the 99's are fine rifles. I picked up an early model with the rotary magazine in .284 Winchester. Great rifle. Would love to come across one in 358 Win.

You know I really hate spell check. Should have looked closer before posting my reply as now it looks like I can't spell worth a hoot. Momma always said I wasn't the brightest bulb in the box!!

Thanks much friends. He was one of those folks you could count on when things went pear shaped.

Idmay, welcome to the 358 club. Taco Kelly has a great article on the 358 Win on his website Leverguns.com. I've found H-335 works magic with 180-200grn bullets. Target and W-748 is best with 225-250grn bullets. Granted some of Pace's loads seem way over the top but,... factory loads were held...

Ah old friend how I know what you mean. Take care and I'll talk with you soon.

I just want to take a moment to thank all of you who responded to my my tribute to Howard. I'm normally a private person but had to share this. I know some of you personally and others by following your posts. But above all else I knew that this group of like minded folks and...

Yes indeed sir. Howard's attitude taught me to enjoy each day for what it has to offer because tomorrow may be too late.

Yes sir, Howard lived life to its fullest. The tales he would tell of hunting in far off places were the stuff of dreams. With Howard it was never about the trophies or making the kill. It was all about the experience being there, Those are ideals to live by in my book.

Sorry to hear that Ragman. And yes sir it is hard when it's someone close. But look at it this way, you have the memories and those are priceless. Thanks for sharing.

when you get to the ripe old years and long in the tooth, people and friends you know start passing along the way. Life is the one thing no one gets out of alive. But sure enough I'll live each day for what it has to offer.

That I will sir. You'll know a lot of people in your life but the true friends you'll count on one hand,

I'm not often moved to write about something like this, but in this case I feel moved to do so. This is about a a friend and a hunter who will be missed. I first met Howard years ago while I was working at a prominent gun shop in Baton Rouge, La. With my military, law enforcement and having...

Bob I never for a moment thought you'd turn your back on the 35,LOL. You are the champion of the Whelen and rightly so. Here in the States 35 caliber bullets are hard to come by.

Sorry but I have to disagree. Currently no one is chambering the 35 Whelen in a factory rifle. Custom build? Yes. As far as 35 caliber bullets? right now they are as scares as teeth in a chickens head. 9.3 in various weights are available from numerous sources. Bob Nelson will sing the praises...

Zim, no I don't have data for them but they gave you good info. Compared to other bullets they may seem soft but they hold together from what I've been told. Seems to be very good bullets.

Bob that's a nasty rumor started somewhere, eh.... that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Steve, I guess some folks look at it that way. Myself, I've got a soft spot for medium bore rifles. Like fine wine, one is richer having a selection of various vintages to choose from. LOL!

Another option would be looking at Hawk bullets. They are offered with different jacket thickness to match the bullet to the game you intend to hunt.. When I get back from my hunt in Namibia this May I'm going to obtain some from Hawk and do some load development to see how they preform.

Hands down the Swift A-Frame is my go to bullet in 9.3X62 and 375 H&H. Never had a failure to date.

Excellent rifle and cartridge!! Elmer Keith thought highly of it and hunted with one for years with great satisfaction.

It is legal in Some areas. Boddington wrote an article about taking a buff with a double 9.3X74R and it proved adequate. Best bet is to check with your PH to see if legal in his area and if so if he will take you out armed with that rifle. It'll kill a buff, but it's not a stopping rifle by any...

There are several good choices out there depending on how much you wish to spend. Ruger M77 MKII African, Zastava 70 (if you can find one), Mauser M12, and the Blaser R8 on the upper end. I'm missing others but they are out there. I shoot a Zastava left hand Mauser action. Was rough at first but...

Oh dear lord!! Please stand over there as I don't want to be hit by accident by the bolt of lightening !!

Hmm, if the animal hasn't dropped in it's tracks I've never had a problem following a BIG blood trail and a short one at that using various medium bore rifles. Most times tracking isn't required.

Try 225grn Swift A-Frame over W748 or Varget for 2530fps. Hits like Thor's hammer! Got the load from early Barnes load manual. 225grn Barnes TSX too long and compress the powder more than I care for.

Great subject! I shoot and love the .358 Winchester in short action rifles. Load it with modern powders and bullets and it preforms all out of proportion to book ballistics. Works the treat on game up to Eland. Love my 9.3X62. With either 250 or 286grn A-Frames or Norma Oryx comes very close to...

Although pricey I'd also recommend Swift ammo loaded with their 300grn A-Frame.

Whatever works for you and the type of game you're after. Myself personally, I'll take my 9.3X62 and never look back.

Don't know about the big 7 but,.... the most dangerous animal I've seen is my PH's weiner dog! Anything that can run through the thorns with iit's wedding tackel that low to the ground is one bad ass animal!!

Bob old friend you are 100% correct. Cast bullets work very well on game and much cheaper to shoot.

As a life long shooter of cast bullets and having used them on a lot of different game they do work rather well. If they were a poor choice, then where did all the American Bison go?

Hello Josh. Sor sorry friend but I can't recommend a longer barrel, especially on a Scout rifle. For the 358 and 308, a 18.5 to 20 inch barrel are optimum for a Scout. Velocity loss is minimal compared to a 22in barrel and at realistic hunting ranges you won't notice the difference. I've had a...

Good day. I've never run a 350 magnum but very familiar with it. Frankly if you use 200-225grn pills it's more than a short range proposition. I shoot a 358 Winchester and with careful hand loading I can get within 100fps of factory (I say again, Factory) 350 mag. Handloading you can exceed...