Boyd45
Yes, I have a Savage 99 in 358 I've used it on and off for a number of years elk hunting. I've never had a longer shot with it, using it mostly in timber hunting but have it sighted in at 200 yds. Oddly enough, it shoot's 2" groups with 225 Partitions... forget the powder load. One time a cow elk come down a draw and I was in a depression and shot her at a 20 degree angle and about 30 yds centered in the chest. It actually caused her to somersault and swap ends and didn't twitch. A friend of mine has a Remington XP100 bolt pistol in 358 and has had similar experience w/elk. I've always been a 358 fan and am considering getting the new Ruger Hawkeye in 358. Never had a 9.3 in any cartridge so can't say anything 'bout them. Not sure about what's available for factory loads as I do all my own reloading. Seem to recall seeing a 200 grain factory load but others can comment?
