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Is there anyplace to get 358 STA brass to have correct head stamped brass for Africa?

To andmin the title should be 358 Norma or 358 STA but it comes out like this. This is my second post that did this. Is it my phone or the site not sure how to fix it. Tried to edit but comes out the same?

Which do you guys think would make more sense? I have lots of 300 Win brass that I could make into Norma. I have a 375 Wby that I could shoot 375 H&H in then size down to 358 STA, or use 375 H&H brass to neck down to 358 then fire form. I think the Norma would be easier, the STA would give a...

Can you just run 300WM brass in a 358 Norma die then trim? Or do you have to neck up to 338 first?

Nice hearing from you Bob. Don’t think I’ve bantered with you since you said “a 243 wasn’t up to hunting rats” or something similar. lol!! Hope things are well with you. I am in the process of building a Whelen. But thought the Norma with a 280gr. Swift would make a backup to a big gun that...

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I would probably form my own. And find some factory to save for Africa. Thanks for the info.

Happy Thanksgiving all. I was wondering if any of you boys have played with the 358 Norma. I was thinking about building one. In Iowa you can hunt deer with a rifle over 35 cal. I thought the 180 TTSX would be a hit. Then in Africa the 270 a frame would be great for the big plains game. I know...

Thanks for the info. I am looking to build a 358 Norma and thought this may be a good starter. Unlike most I like detachable mags but I already have two different brands and don’t want a third. With the aftermarket stock I thought maybe there was a chance it would use mags I have so I wouldn’t...

What does it weigh? What kind of mag does it have, can you post a picture of the mag? Has it been bedded?

I think that was part of it. Gilbert from Africa Sky seems to really be able to smooth things out. He was helping other clients that were new to the experience get through to a different airline at the same time so I think that gave the Safair employee more room to be a pain.

That is what they tell me. Guess I got lucky on previous trips.

Flew Safair from Jburg to PE recently. My wife and I both hunt. This was our third trip on this route second on Safair. When we arrived at Jburg from States we put our ammo in a locked box to go to PE. We were given a hastily that our ammo weighed to much. I explained that we had 4 rifles 2 my...

Generally speaking it is best to go down in weight when using Barnes. I use 130s in 308, 150s in 06 and 300. I used 180s in my 300 first Safari went fine but not crazy about animal response. Went to 150s and I feel response is noticeably better. The faster you push them the better they work.

I have never been a fan of FMJ for anything. The wife is a great rifle shot but not much for shotguns so I was wondering how a 308 FMJ would be for blue duiker. My fear would be that it would zip through and the animal would be able to run off. I know they are very small so thought I would ask...