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358 x 444 or 358 JDJ loads???

Posted By: Vance in AK.

358 x 444 or 358 JDJ loads??? - 09/24/2006 3:25 AM

OK, I just received a barrel in .358 x 444 & I'm looking for load data. My primary bullet will probably be a 200 gr, but I may try & come up with a load for the Hornady 180 SSP bullet for goats or sheep (even caribou, basically a thin skinned long range load), or 220-225gr for moose so I'll listen to anything.
Posted By: magman

Re: 358 x 444 or 358 JDJ loads??? - 09/24/2006 11:59 AM

Hi Vance, I've been playing with IMR4198 and Hornady 180gr SSPs in my 358x444. This combo is working very well in my barrel. I have never tried the 200 grain bullets. I've also heard good things about Reloader7. Just haven't tried it yet.
Posted By: jb HHI 7241

Re: 358 x 444 or 358 JDJ loads??? - 09/24/2006 1:21 PM

Vance,
re7 has been stellaar for the 200's for me. 45 gr., but work up to that please. Over 2400 fps, put that's a 15" barrel. Very impressed with accuracy and pleasant recoil.

BTW, it's a "coyote guns" barrel I am testing.
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