I haven't hunted with both, but do have a .358 Win made up on a MRC 1999 action with a 21-inch barrel. For a brush gun, or for ranges out to about 200 yards, I think it's fine. I use 200 gr Hornady spire points, 200 gr TSx or 225 Partitions in mine. I get a bit over 2500 FPS with the 225 gr bullet. With a MacMillan Edge stock and a Leupold compact scope, it goes right about 7 pounds.

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