Pretty interesting Keith-esque 358 Norma on Gunbroker.

Most interesting is the fact that it comes with dies and 8 boxes of ammo, and a Leupold 3-9 scope.

A guy would be set up for life with this rifle.

It is an Interarms mark X with what looks like a Fajen or Herters designed rollover stock.

Looks like someone got blood on the barrel or the blueing was bad.

Tempting rifle for sure. Ammo is worth about $80 a box, and the scope, dies and spent cases make it a pretty enticing rifle.

$640 in ammo alone.

BWW,

I see a Schultz & Larsen on Gunbroker, but not an Interarms Mark X. Perhaps another website?
Thanks!

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I see a Schultz & Larsen on Gunbroker, but not an Interarms Mark X

It is there now $704

Saw it. I'd rather have a Husqvarna 358 Norma if I was buying used, though that S&L looks clean. I wouldn't mind throwing one togeather on a stainless M70 but I have become disenchanted with 35s. The 358 Norma and a 358 win. are the only two I have a remote interest in.

I have a FN 358 Barreled action but it only has a 20 or 20.5 barrel.

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Originally posted by ramrod340:
I have a FN 358 Barreled action but it only has a 20 or 20.5 barrel.

A 358 win or Norma? I wouldn't mind doing a 21" Remington 7 in 358 win but that would be low on my to do list.

I see it now. Thanks guys.

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A 358 win or Norma? I wouldn't mind doing a 21" Remington 7 in 358 win but that would be low on my to do list.

Nope a 358 Norma. It was in a Mannlicher stock

Big boomer for low coin. 8 boxes of ammo is pretty darn enticing. Between that and the scope, the gun is free.

What the hell does "Keith-esque" mean?

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Originally posted by ramrod340:

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A 358 win or Norma? I wouldn't mind doing a 21" Remington 7 in 358 win but that would be low on my to do list.

Nope a 358 Norma. It was in a Mannlicher stock

The Norma isn't a bad cartridge to have with a short barrel because of its relatively low expansion ratio. Gonna do anything with it?

That Norma on GB sure doesn't have me in mind for design and ergos but each to their own

It is a highcomb rollover in a big caliber. Not totally un=typical of the Ivar Henriksen rifles that Elmer Keith owned.

The inlay is pure 1960's Weatherby. Beyond that it is an interesting package for not much money.

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Originally posted by dave wesbrook:
What the hell does "Keith-esque" mean?

Recent Keith gun that Julia auctioned. Monte Carlo is similar to below. This 358 would need the grip changed, and a proper steel grip cap added to get the same look.

Wood on the Mark X, appears to be better than what Keith had.

For the $1800 difference in price, I think I'd rather have the Mark X, and use the difference to kill another Eland or Kudu in 2016 in Botswana or Namibia or wherever I am going.

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Gonna do anything with it?

I had it for sale a couple months ago. The 100 rds of ammo and dies went the rifle didn't. I had decided to pull the barrel and keep the action but nothing is set in concrete. I'm still getting over my infection so working on firearms is low on the list.

Jiminy Christmas, get better already

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Jiminy Christmas, get better already

Trust me I'm doing EVERYTHING the DRs are telling me to do. Just didn't expect recovery to be twice as long as my valve and aorta replacement 3 yrs ago.

That 5# lifting limit Sucks.

Ramrod,

Sorry to hear about your troubles - hope you get well soon.

.358 Norma's have always intrigued me.

Thanks guys. I think we are on the downhill side.

I got outbid, I am not going to bid again. I kind of bid without realizing the guy had no feed back. I think I am going to pass, but if someone lived locally it might still be an option for them.

Twenty years ago, I would have loved to have had a 358 Norma Magnum.

Today, I would opt for a 358 RUM if I wanted a 35 caliber rifle.
The other option would be a 20"bbl mannlicher stocked 358 Winchester. That would be just F-U-N to tote around, and the array of cast and jacketed pistol bullets would make it cheap to shoot tin cans with.

Just a little eye candy for you
Factory Husqvarna 358 Norma Mag

sjr that's a sweet rifle, do you own it? I love my 9.3x62.

Idaho sharpshooter, the 358 Norma is the missing link I believe to 35 caliber popularity in the United States. Norma offered the ammunition but no American rifle manufactures produced rifles. Ironically the 358 was the first commercial .358" in the United States since the 35 Newton. I Believe that if the 358 Norma caught on in the United States people would see it want or need for a lesser cartridge like the 35 Whelen. The 358 Norma was a hard sell because the 338 win mag was a slow start and because the 338 was a slow start the 300 win mag was introduced as flatter softer kicker. The 358 Norma became more popular in Europe and Canada.
I am long over my 35 Whelen kick and quite frankly see less value in owning one than the 358 win or the 358 Norma. The 358 Norma is a very serious cartridge.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by smallfry:
sjr that's a sweet rifle, do you own it? I love my 9.3x62.

Idaho sharpshooter, the 358 Norma is the missing link I believe to 35 caliber popularity in the United States. Norma offered the ammunition but no American rifle manufactures produced rifles. Ironically the 358 was the first commercial .358" in the United States since the 35 Newton. I Believe that if the 358 Norma caught on in the United States people would see it want or need for a lesser cartridge like the 35 Whelen. The 358 Norma was a hard sell because the 338 win mag was a slow start and because the 338 was a slow start the 300 win mag was introduced as flatter softer kicker. The 358 Norma became more popular in Europe and Canada.
I am long over my 35 Whelen kick and quite frankly see less value in owning one than the 358 win or the 358 Norma. The 358 Norma is a very serious cartridge.[/QUOTE
Yes I do own < for over 25 years>it its a very prized passion of mine

sjr,

agreed 100%.


I am surprised that the old Remington did not see fit to offer it about 1960,

Even today, it gives up very little to newer cartridges.

I have this plan for 2016. Have a pair of rifles built in 6,5 and 8 x68S. A 9x68S would be a pretty equivalent power wildcat. Case capacity is almost identical. But, wildcats are an expensive process.

The Norma has been a dependable rifle for me for 35 years. I started out using Hornady 250 rn but a hunter I was guidei

ng was mortified of having his guide with an ordinary bullet and sent me about 5 years worth of NP's. Then Barnes X came about and I shot them for a bit,,a Swift rep came hunting at Cinder River Lodge and we all switched to them.
For the last 15 years the 280 has been the only bullet used here and they are almost monotonous upon recovery,, whether recovered at 25yds or 300yds they all look just the bullets in the ad!!

I've killed wolves at 250yds and brown bears at 15', mine was on a pre-64 but was horsetraded off and now another pre-64 in 35 Gibbs has taken it's place.

There's quite a few in Alaska and are dependable proven in the field performers!

Jim

I have heard that the round has tremendous popularity in the Yukon.

I have driven across the Yukon twice, never been very far off the ALCAN so I don't know how true that story is.

I didn't see any ammo for it in Whitehorse's Walmart or Canadian Tire, not that I was really thinking about it.