Finally found my grail gun!

[CH4]

After searching shows and shops for the past 35+ years, I’ve found a cherry Winchester pre 64 M70 Featherweight in .358 Win.
I’ll pick it up tomorrow. Feels like Christmas Eve.

 

[Eric300]

Your perseverance finally paid off! Congrats.

 

[Bald1]

That’s a beauty. Were you looking for that particular caliber or just a pre 64 Featherweight?

 

[Echo40]

Congratulations! It's a wonderful feeling when you finally obtain a Grail Gun.

 

[CH4]

That’s a beauty. Were you looking for that particular caliber or just a pre 64 Featherweight?

Yep, 358 Win and only 358 win. My pet round.

 

[LVSteve]

My shoulder is wincing looking at the pictures.

 

[A10]

Congratulations! I had on in ought six for a while and that was thumpy enough for me!

 

[Michaelp57]

Yep, 358 Win and only 358 win. My pet round.

Nice pick up. Good to see patience paying off. Forgive my ignorance, but what do you mean by "my pet round"?

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

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You deserve a happy dance. Great cherry pickin'.

 

[CH4]

Nice pick up. Good to see patience paying off. Forgive my ignorance, but what do you mean by "my pet round"?

It’s my favorite round, don’t know why; perhaps because it’s not mainstream. It’s intrigued since I first discovered it back in the mid 80s. For me, it just has has a certain je ne sais quios. It definitely punches above its weight class. I was also looking for a Savage 99 in 358 for almost as long. Found one a few years ago at a show in Washington. It’s the later brush gun, but still has the brass rotary magazine with counter and it was unfired. Bought it from the original owner.

 

[boykinlp]

Never shot one or even seen one in real life, but I really like your Savage 99!
Larry

 

[Bald1]

CH4, I think the jig is up. Your secret is out. I’ve notice a few custom gun builders offering 358 win in AR platforms. Does it kick much more than a 308? If memory serves me right that’s the cartridge it’s based on

 

[CH4]

CH4, I think the jig is up. Your secret is out. I’ve notice a few custom gun builders offering 358 win in AR platforms. Does it kick much more than a 308? If memory serves me right that’s the cartridge it’s based on

Yes, it’s simply a 308 necked up to 358. Funny because I don’t have any interest in the 308. I only shoot 225 grain bullets and don’t think recoil is any different than an 06.

 

[Oldy089]

Beautiful gun!! Congratulations!!

 

[Hawg Rider]

Very nice! Now it's time to make some plans for an African hunting safari!

 

[DWalt]

Somewhere I have a full box of Winchester .358 ammo in the original 1946-style box.

 

[CH4]

Somewhere I have a full box of Winchester .358 ammo in the original 1946-style box.

Now you need a rifle chambered for the 358.

 

[Hair Trigger]

After searching shows and shops for the past 35+ years, I’ve found a cherry Winchester pre 64 M70 Featherweight in .358 Win.
I’ll pick it up tomorrow. Feels like Christmas Eve.

Nice you found a perfect example, and she is beautiful. I've never shot a .358, but have had a nice .308 bolt gun and still have a M1A and like the .308 feel. I might be able to handle the heavier recoil a bit, but would need a hefty pad on the butt. I recently took my M44 carbine out for a go (7.62x54R) and had a baseball sized bruise for a week from the steel buttplate from 15 rounds.

Years ago, my (now ex) brother-in-law had a Ruger Model 1 with the full length fore-end, chambered in .458WM. I drooled over that rifle and have always wanted one ever since. I have no idea what I'd do with one today, it would probably kill me with the recoil if I shot it, but still would be nice to hang over a doorway to look at.

 

[much ado]

M70 358

GAWJUS! Congratulations

 

[petepeterson]

Congrats. That's a tough combination to run into. You set the bar high!