GAMEOVER44
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eastbank very sorry to hear that.
mrborland.. i hear ya. thanks.
mrborland.. i hear ya. thanks.
I do the exact same thing! Heading up that way tomorrow, also will stop at Valley Guns II in W. VA., exit 5 on I81.I always stop at Clark Bros on my way to visit family in PA.
GAMEOVER44 said:Everyones forgeting it has a COMPETITION MATCH GRADE BARREL, they're expensive! I got a serial AND a metal cutout with the serial from Shilen just to prove the barrel. These Iron Sites are no push overs either their on the pricier side and are bad ass!
As for 308 vs. 358 There's a big difference, POWER!
As for 308 vs. 358 There's a big difference, POWER!
I guess my question should have been: what is the practical difference?...what can I kill in north America (Detroit?) with a 358 that I can't kill with a 308 for half the cost? Really not trying to rain on your parade. It looks like a beautiful rifle, from your dad, which makes it priceless, but I'm trying to learn something.
plus if i ever go on a hunt out of state (personally id like to take some Bison as theyre high protein meat).
Power's only a part of the answer. "Versatility" is the other.
On it's upper end, the .358W equals the .30-06 in muzzle energy, and does so in a short action while also making a bigger wound channel.
Being a .35 caliber, though, it can also be downloaded to shoot light bullets at very reasonable velocities. You can even load rounds with 125 - 158gr .357mag pistol bullets, and with the right powder, use them for small game. Bunnies to bruins from a light & handy short action rifle. Doesn't get much more versatile (if you reload).
gpjoe said:It makes me wonder why the 358 is not a much more popular caliber.
Not forgetting, just not caring. Only reason for the .358 IMO is hunting (yes, I own one), and the deer, bear, etc. won't care how expensive the barrel is.Everyones forgeting it has a COMPETITION MATCH GRADE BARREL
Well I feel its a tactical bolt action with the 10 round mags.
The Match Grade barrel will help with accuracy.
do you know the history of this Gunsite Scout?