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Here's the deal. I bought a beautiful rifle from an outstanding member here in .358 WSM. Problem is there is no factory ammo and I'm having problems even finding dies, although I'm sure I could have some made. This was all fully disclosed, but it was SOOOO pretty (I got in trouble a few time in college based on the same premise). I don't have the time or inclination to work up loads, or reload, so if I stick with the .358, I'd have to go to Superior or another custom reloader to supply ammunition -- a definite possiblity. Or, I could rebarrel to .325 WSM. I'd welcome anyone's thoughts, or observations (other than I shouldn't buy pretty rifles in wierd calibres -- that's something my wife would say). Frankly, I can't find a comparison of the ballistics on the internet between the two calibres, which makes it hard to make a choice. I like heavy bullets and tend to overgun. I think max on .325 is 220 grain, while I could get a 250 grain out of the .358. But a .220 grain is probably enough for a light rifle, which is what this would be for me. Again, I welcome everyone's thoughts and any ballistic info on the two calibres or reloading info or source of dies on the .358 WSM. | ||
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Have you tried looking for dies under "358 sambar"? If I recall correctly, that's the same thing. Sounds like an interesting rifle. Pictures/details? | |||
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I'm not sure why you picked up a wildcat if you have no inclination to reload. I would start with who you bought it from. I'm sure they can tell you where to get dies and what loads the rifle likes. You probably don't have to spend a bunch of time in load development if you get the recipes from the person that owned the rifle. | |||
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Yes, that is rather puzzeling. Do you have any friends nearby who reload? If so maybe you could get the dies and components and strike a deal. | |||
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35 sambar. pm some of out aussie friends. | |||
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I so hapen to have a 35Sambar. Great cartridge. I have Redding custom dies for it. If I was doing it again with 20/20 hindsight I would go Lee or Hornady Custom dies, way cheaper. I would go the reloading route or Supirioe ammo road. In the 35Sambar you can run projectiles from 180 grains to 310 grians. 200gr Hornady's 68gr AR2208=Varget 3000fps 225gr Woodleighs 75gr AR2209 = H4350 2850fps 225gr Hydro's 65gr AR2208 2750fps 250gr Woodleigh 73gr AR2209 2710fps 275gr Woodleigh 70.5gr AR2209 2580fps These are hot loads in my rifle and I run 1 grain less in the powder. Loose between 20 and 50 fps. Hope this helps | |||
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