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I am hoping for the best so far as the trigger.
When I had a Browning 1886 I had to have the trigger worked. In the mean time I am waitng on dies, brass and the gun. Probably going to load the Speer 180 FP over a couple of powders as test loads. Factory ammo is too much $$ for me
I can't even remember the last time I shot factory

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I just started loading for a 35 Rem with the same 180 Speers. Over Varget, they shoot bugholes at 50 yds with a receiver sighted Marlin.

Good luck with the new rifle.


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I remember seeing one in a hardware store. Chambered in .358 Winchester. I thought that would be neat to have but couldn't afford it at the time, doubt I'd buy one now just for nostalgia.

It seemed like a sensible rifle/cartridge combo, nice looking rig, too.

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Originally Posted by pete53
i own 5 different cartridges in BLR rifles but my favorite is a take-down S.S. 30-06 main reason is a person can find or buy ammo for this 30-06 cartridge any place in the word and being S.S. won`t rust as easy as a blued BLR rifle. it always goes to camp with me its my back up rifle and blood trail rifle if its needed.


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Originally Posted by WStrayer
I have been looking at BLRs.
I thought I wanted a 308 Win but a LGS has a used 358 Win coming in on trade. Lightweight, pistol grip. I already have a Rem 673 in 350 Rem. mag.
So for the BLR guys, what caliber do you favor as a deer gun?

I have not deer hunted in many years. My hunting preference was to hunt areas where 150 yards was a long shot and 75 yards and under the usual shots.
I would have no issue with the 308 Winchester. But, the 358 Winchester does have its uniqueness. And certainly works with a bigger hole.

I have a Japanese Model 81 BLR, steel receiver, straight grip. I bought the rifle used and in excellent condition. I had been looking locally for one in 358 Winchester. But, those that I ran across had seen quite a bit of use, and priced higher than I was willing to pay. Probably worked out better for me. I have other 308's and reloading supplies for it. One of the newer ones in 325 WSM would be tempting to me these days.

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It will be a while until I get reloading but later today I will pick it up. It came with a Burris 3-9×50 scope. I plan on swapping that to my 350 Rem mag and putting the Redfield 2-7×32 on the BLR.
I must admit that the fans of the 7-08 chambering surprised me so far as the number of them.

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I have an early BLR .358 Win. It has been my go-to rifle for hunting here in western Washington for deer, elk and bear. I have dozens of rifles that I hunt with but this BLR is far and away my favorite. The one disadvantage of these early BLR's is finding a replacement magazine. IF you can find one, you will pay right around $300.00. So, don't lose or abuse the one you have! Good luck in your search. You won't be disappointed if you're successful.

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Originally Posted by ldmay375
Originally Posted by WStrayer
I have been looking at BLRs.
I thought I wanted a 308 Win but a LGS has a used 358 Win coming in on trade. Lightweight, pistol grip. I already have a Rem 673 in 350 Rem. mag.
So for the BLR guys, what caliber do you favor as a deer gun?

I have not deer hunted in many years. My hunting preference was to hunt areas where 150 yards was a long shot and 75 yards and under the usual shots.
I would have no issue with the 308 Winchester. But, the 358 Winchester does have its uniqueness. And certainly works with a bigger hole.

I have a Japanese Model 81 BLR, steel receiver, straight grip. I bought the rifle used and in excellent condition. I had been looking locally for one in 358 Winchester. But, those that I ran across had seen quite a bit of use, and priced higher than I was willing to pay. Probably worked out better for me. I have other 308's and reloading supplies for it. One of the newer ones in 325 WSM would be tempting to me these days.

Well, well was not searching for a 358 Winchester, after the previously mentioned 308 Winchester purchase. But, just stumbled upon a steel receiver Japanese Model 81 in good condition. Yep, I bought this one.

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I am a BLR fan. I have been hunting whitetail with one caliber or another for over 30 years. I still have my first BLR, a Belgium made 308. I now have a 243, two 7mm08s and the 308. I did have a 358 Winchester at one time and it was the only one I ever parted with, I didn't like the stiff recoil. I killed a pile of deer with that original 308, it was my favorite until I picked up a 7mm08 and fell in love with the caliber. My son also hunts with BLRs, he has a 308 and a 270 WSM, I guess the old man's love for them rubbed off. That being said I think the 308 or 7mm08 is an ideal deer cartridge, you couldn't go wrong with either.


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Finally got to the range with the 358 Win.
Had some trouble with.primer ignition. Currently the gun is sitting with GunScrubber shot down the firing pin hole hoping it was just junked up.
Recoil was not as bad as I thought it might be. But I am used to 45-70 full power Marlin loads and 350 Rem mag.
First loads with the Speer 180 are running at 2" at 100 yards..trigger is gritty so I am hoping that will clean up as well. Not great but tolerable.
H4895 and Re7. Both one grain off of top end.
This could cause me to sell of the Rem 673...lighter and handier although that 350 Mag shoots like a charm

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The .300wsm was a slick rifle.


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If you don't reload I think the 308 Win would be the way to go.
The 300 WSM must have a lot of muzzle blast and recoil.

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Originally Posted by Dantheman
I have a 358 Win Winchester but you need to reload to keep it fed. It does drop deer reliably.

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