358 Winchester custom rifle build

[CAV1/8]

When you mention traveling with it, are you talking about just in the northeast region or are you planning on coming out west too?

Out west too

 

[SDHNTR]

I have a custom .358 win with a CRF Thompson Leh receiver that Alamo Precision built. 20” 3b Muller Works barrel. Shoots awesome.

 

[Luke S]

Couple thoughts. Suppressors are really growing on my because I believe shooting with no ear pro is a bad idea even just hunting. I'd rather have the length of a suppressor than the hassle of grabbing ear plugs.
I tried a .358 and it worked very well. I'm just not sure it was really "better" than a 308.

So for what you are spending here are my suggestions.
1. Cut the barrel to 16.25 inches and thread for a light suppressor. Or do an SBR or a pin and weld that gets you to a suppressor starting at about the 14.5 inch mark on the barrel.
2. You can do a 358 if you like but honestly unless you like tinkering with things I'd make it a 308.

Build a gun you love, put a solid scope on it and go kill stuff.

If you do go 358 I like Cutting Edge bullets, Partitions and Swift A Frames. Just an FYI some people seem to have issues resizing 308 brass. I had a few issues and bought a bunch of ready made 358 brass. It was easier.

 

[welchjo13]

Have you looked at like a Tikka t3 in LH? Im probably not understanding your needs but I use it for deer in Wisconsin.

 

[coyotekilla]

Seems to me the easy button is a left handed ruger Hawkeye in 358. I have a right handed 1. Claw feed, 3 position saftey, not super heavy. 20" pipe i think. Shoots 200gr barnes very well

 

[TSnave]

Most any barrel manufacturer will cut you a 358 in whatever contour you want. I just picked up a McGowen, but Lilja, Krieger, Shilen... all cut a good barrel.

If you're not wanting to involve a 'smith, and you're a do-it-yourself kind of guy, pick up a used Savage and call Northland Shooters Supply. They have all the tools, and carry or can get a Shilen pre-fit 358 Win in your contour. Then you can unscrew the old barrel and headspace the new one on. But do your research and make sure you have a good idea what to do before you do it.

 

[CAV1/8]

Seems to me the easy button is a left handed ruger Hawkeye in 358. I have a right handed 1. Claw feed, 3 position saftey, not super heavy. 20" pipe i think. Shoots 200gr barnes very well

I wish. I don’t think they the new Hawkeye in .358 LH..

 

[CAV1/8]

Most any barrel manufacturer will cut you a 358 in whatever contour you want. I just picked up a McGowen, but Lilja, Krieger, Shilen... all cut a good barrel.

If you're not wanting to involve a 'smith, and you're a do-it-yourself kind of guy, pick up a used Savage and call Northland Shooters Supply. They have all the tools, and carry or can get a Shilen pre-fit 358 Win in your contour. Then you can unscrew the old barrel and headspace the new one on. But do your research and make sure you have a good idea what to do before you do it.

I was thinking of doing that. I did a little bit of research and I think a medium action would be the best option. I just don’t know what brand to go with.

If I get a medium action, I can then load bigger bullets for coal.

 

[Steve O]

Man. If that were me I’d find a LH short action M70 Featherweight or Compact from 1992 on in 243, 708, or 308 and rebore or rebarrrel and go forth and slay. They are just about perfect for your needs.