Say a fellow was to build a 26" barreled 358 Winchester or 338 Federal , how much of a velocity gain would he stand to get over 22" barreled version.?
Let's say it would be slinging 200's/225's/250's.
Or
The 338 Federal running 185'/220's/210's.
..............Keep your barrel length 20" to 22".....Although an extra 4" to 6" gains you more velocity, it really gains you nothing extra in the field where any practicality is concerned. And I'll bet that the bulk of your hunting distances using a 358 WSM won't exceed 200-250 yards anyway?? The 358 WSM imo, is a medium to a medium/long ranged cartridge at best. And imo, the shorter barrel better matches the round and will be much handier in the field as well.
28 Nosler,,,,300WSM,,,,338-378 Wby,,,,375 Ruger
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