358 Win. and the 358009

[Ben]

I'd like to shoot the 358009 about 1,650 - 1,700 fps out of my Weatherby 358 Win.

Catch is........not much loading data for this particular bullet in the 358 Win. My 358009 bullet is sized to .359 " with lube and g/c , it is weighing 292 grs.

Anyone with a " proven " accurate & safe load in this arena that they have tested in their rifle ? ?

Ben

[waksupi]

Ben, I've been using WC 852, and WC852(F) behind the Bator heavy, which is pretty much a clone of your boolit. Pretty much fill to neck, and seat the bullet in my rifles. Velocity runs around 2080 fps, groups at around an inch at 100 yards.

[358wcf]

I've got the custom 358Win carbine, and a new, virgin 358009 mold, just waiting (lurking???) for someone to bring up this very question! ' been shooting 200gr j-word projectiles, and RCBS 200gr FPGC for years, planning on going heavier this year, after I get over this (*&T^^)) back surgery-- I'm healing, so let's get to it!
I've collected the Lyman 215gr SWC, 358318, RCBS250SP, SAECO 248gr GC, and the 358009, so I'm ready to go-- got lots of data for the 200-250 grain loads, so your recommendation for the "big boy" 280+ are certainly welcome--
Anybody got ideas for other powders? Perhaps WW748, 760, H414, etc????
Let's see what you're shooting, guys!

358wcf[smilie=1:

[Ben]

waksupi :

I've got plenty of WC- 852 F. I'll give it a try.
Do you remember how much 852-F you were shooting
with the 358009 ?

Many thanks,
Ben
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358 wcf :

Yes, I'm with you........I'd like to see some load data for canister powder like RL-7, IMR 4895, W-W 748, etc.

Ben