Originally Posted by boatbum101

I'd reduce starting loads a grain or two & compare chrono to published to see how much surplus cases increase pressure before loading up . I too like the SIE 225 & IMR 3031 . Some find that 358W recoil in a BLR a bit much . All that said 358 will do 90% of what a 35 Whelan will do within 200yds or less . Hard to beat for large critters in the timber . Not my first choice for griz or brownies though .