If I were looking for a medium bore with an available variety of factory ammo, I would buy a .338 Federal. I have one, as well as a 9.3x57, a 9x57, a .356 Win and a .35 Whelen. I have had a .358, but sold it. The 9.3x57 is a great round, in my opinion, but you have to handload, and components are a touch pricey. I load 232 gr Norma and 250 gr Woodleigh bullets to 2300 fps, and they shoot well.

I'm with the others, handloading is the only way to go, particularly if you have an interest in the more obscure cartridges grin.

Dennis

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