25 March 2003, 09:13
Dark Paladin358 bullets
If you had these bullets to choose from,with a 358 norma, what would be your choice for 10-250 yd moose bear and caribou?
200 Gr. SP (Hornady Interlock)
200 Gr. Barnes X
225 Gr. Swift A-Frame
225 Gr. Nosler Partition
250 Gr. SP (Hornady Interlock)
250 Gr. Speer Grand Slam
250 Gr. Swift A-Frame
250 Gr. Barnes X
250 Gr. Nosler Partition
25 March 2003, 00:54
.358PCAKThe 250 grs Swift A-Frame. I`ve used it for several years in my Norma Mag. You didn`t list the 225 grs Barnes X?
25 March 2003, 03:21
<phurley>Any of the listed bullets from 225 grain up. I would prefer the heavier bullets for the Bear. I would also add to that list the North Fork bullets, they come in 225, 250, and 270 grains. The North Fork is the toughest and most accurate premium bullet I shoot with my .358 STA. I would also look at the 280 grain Swift A-Frame. The heavier bullets have better Sectional Densities, thus better penetration should be obtained. I would shoot them all and pick the one your rifle shoots best and is most consistent with.
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Good shooting.
25 March 2003, 03:34
DutchI'd be tempted to see how the 200 gr. X-bullet shot, and if it didn't, any of the 250 gr. bullets would get the nod. JMO, Dutch.
25 March 2003, 05:58
snowmanFor lighter game the 250 gr partion. For heavier or dangerous game the 250 A-Frame.
25 March 2003, 07:08
Paul HI'd go with any of the last three, and whichever of them shot the most accurately. At 2700-2800 fps they are plenty flat for 300 yds, and are also stout enough to exit a moose on a close up broad side shot.
If you're interested in plinking loads, I just got a 260 gr .358" mold, should be a dandy for whelens, Norma's and Rigby's.
25 March 2003, 10:34
Jerry/AKPaul,
When might some of those 260 grainers be available to me? And how much $$? Thanks.
Jerry/AK