What caliber is 348 Winchester?

The . It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle. The ….

.348 Winchester
Parent case .50-110 WCF
Bullet diameter .348 in (8.8 mm)
Neck diameter .3785 in (9.61 mm)
Shoulder diameter .485 in (12.3 mm)

What year was the Winchester Model 71 made?

The Winchester Model 71 was a lever-action rifle introduced in 1935 and discontinued in 1958.

What caliber is a Winchester Model 71?

The 71 was chambered only in . 348 Winchester, a new cartridge intended for deer and bigger game, and to supplant several older cartridges from . 33 Winchester to the . 45-70.

What are the ballistics on a 348 Winchester?

348 Winchester gave unprecedented velocities from a rimmed cartridge. Using a 19˚-10ʹ shoulder angle and a case measuring 2.255 inches, the . 348 offered three bullet weights throughout the production of the Model 71 rifle: 150, 200 and 250 grains at a muzzle velocity of 2890, 2530 and 2350 fps, respectively.

How good is the 358 Winchester?

Loaded with suitable bullets the . 358 is a spectacular performer at close ranges and in an accurate rifle, is a reliable performer out to a maximum range of around 300 yards. The . 358 can be loaded with either blunt bullets (flat or round nose) or pointed bullet designs.

Is the 338 federal discontinued?

338 Federal as of May 2019. Sako no longer offers rifles in . 338 Federal.

What rifles are made in 338 Federal?

338 Federal rifles include a Model 11 Hog Hunter, Trophy Hunter XP and Long Range Hunter, a Model 16 FCSS Weather Warrior, Bear Hunter and Trophy Hunter XP. They have also recently added the 11/111 DOA Hunter XP.

What is the 358 Winchester good for?

358 Winchester does its best work on light to mid weight game when loaded with 200-225 grain bullets which obtain a balance of high velocity, a reasonable trajectory, high trauma and desirable penetration. If hunting large and heavy game, the . 358 is best loaded with 225 grain premium bullets.