358 Hoosier

[Sam7157]

Has anyone shot a 358 Hoosier built at M&S armament? Talked to one of the guys that work there yesterday. He said they are built on a savage axis donor. Mario was not in, going to call and get more info Monday. Just wondering about the trigger and how accurate they are.

 

[42769vette]

I have never shot one, but I know Mario pretty well. I would not hesitate to have him build me a rifle.

 

[Sam7157]

Thanks, the guys at Profire said the same.

 

[AutomationEngineer]

I was at Atterbury last fall and the guy in the slot beside me had one. It was amazing. It was very accurate at 100 yard. Had a report very similar to a .308 in my opinion. He had a single shot breech load.

 

[kludge]

Still waiting for someone to post *actual* chronograph data... claims appear suspect based on all the .358 Win reloading data I've seen. (i.e marketing BS or loading over SAAMI .358 Win pressure?)

 

[Hookeye]

I'd let my cases tell me what pressure I'm at.

 

[youngda9]

I am a HUGE fan of the 358 Winchester. I really wish it becomes legal in Indiana. I've considered getting a Hoosier, it's an interesting little round.

 

[curraheeguns]

I built a .358 Hoosier and used it one year. I killed two does that dropped straight down at 20 yards and then a third (small buck) that was shot in the vitals, fell down, and then jumped up and took off running as I stood over it. That buck was never recovered. I sold it when I bought my DTA due to plans to play around with a .510 whisper for hunting.

I am still not sure if I liked it or not. It seems accurate though, I was holding MOA out to 150 yards with my Rem 700.

 

[flashpuppy]

I...then a third (small buck) that was shot in the vitals, fell down, and then jumped up and took off running as I stood over it...

...I was holding MOA out to 150 yards with my Rem 700.

I am a duckhunter, not a deer hunter so please keep that in mind. Serious question: If the gun is a MOA shooter, why wouldn't one have just popped him in the head and painted the forest with grey matter? Wouldn't that have seriously negated the probability of him jumping up and sprinting away?

 

[curraheeguns]

It was dark and I wouldn't shoot a deer after shooting light, and to be honest I was running for cover!!

He was one pissed off buck.

 

[Trigger Time]

It was dark and I wouldn't shoot a deer after shooting light, and to be honest I was running for cover!!

He was one pissed off buck.

That would get ones heart pumping!

 

[flashpuppy]

That makes sense. I might try to bag one of dem furry bastards next season. I see 'em walking around my driveway across from my shop all the time. Think I might leave a slug barreled 12ga by the door this fall.