I realize most of the posters are discussing max or near max loads for big game hunting.
Thought I would mention a mild load. A friend left me his KS model 7 in 358 when he passed. I have quite a few big game rifles so I made this for plinking and javelina. Has the SWFA ultralight scope on it weighing 6 1/2 lbs.
180 gr speer FN 40 gr of H4895 velocity 1990 fps
It is fun to carry and shoot! Would be a good load for a youth hunter. 40.5 grains of 4895 seems to be the sweet spot for my cast loads.
Shew me thy ways, O LORD: teach me thy paths. "there are few better cartridges on Earth than the 7 x 57mm Mauser" "the .30 Springfield is light, accurate, penetrating, and has surprising stopping power"
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