Lindcott Armory ReferenceGet the App
Jump toCartridge LibraryFactory LoadsPowder LibraryFirearm DatabaseBallistic Compare
ReferenceCartridge LibraryPowder LibraryFactory LoadsAmmo BrandsBullet CatalogBullet TypesBurn Rate ChartHeadstampsFirearm DatabaseDate Your GunToolsCartridge Family TreeBallistic CompareHead-to-HeadsAmmo Price HistoryField GuideOverviewHunting GuideMilitary TimelineGun HistoryBuying ChecklistStolen / Missing GunsAppsGet the App

Rifle · SAAMI

.358 Winchester

.358 Win

A large-caliber cartridge on the .308 case, ideal for timber hunting where heavy bullets at moderate velocity dominate..

Caliber
0.358″ · 9.093 mm
Introduced
1955
Case
Rimless
Parent
.308 Winchester
Primary use
Hunting, Big Game
Status
Active
Velocity2,200–2,600 fps
Energy2,150–3,250 ft·lb
Typical grains180 · 200 · 225 gr
Identity
Introduced
1955
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Winchester
Manufacturer
Winchester
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
57 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:12
Primer
Large Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
60,000 psi
Eff. range
300 yd
Max range
700 yd
Recoil
22–30 ft·lb

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−144″144″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
By real loads
2,200–2,500 fps · 43 loads
Parent case
.308 Winchester

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).

Performance

Best for HuntingBarnes VOR-TX180 gr · TTSX BT · 2,600 fpsBuy now →

Buy links open .358 Winchester ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀9.090.358✓
Neck ⌀9.860.388✓
Shoulder ⌀11.530.454✓
Shoulder angle20°—✓
Base ⌀11.940.470✓
Rim ⌀12.010.473✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.370.054✓
Neck length9.270.365≈
Case length51.182.015✓
Overall length70.612.780✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .358 Winchester is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 43 active loads across 15 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 46 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
BarnesVOR-TX180TTSX BT2,6002,701—
Cor-BonDPX TSX 180gr180DPX2,6002,701—
Buffalo BoreHeavy180Jacketed Flat Nose2,5002,498—
WinchesterSuper-X180Flex Tip2,5002,498—
HornadyLEVERevolution180DGX Bonded2,5002,498—
FederalPower-Shok180DGS2,5002,498—
HSMHSM Trophy Gold180Monolithic Solid2,5002,498—
HornadyCustom200InterLock SP2,4902,753—
HornadyCustom SP200SP2,4902,753—
HornadyInterLock SP 200gr200InterLock SP2,4902,753—
RemingtonCore-Lokt200PSP2,4902,753—
FederalClassic200SP2,4902,753—
Sellier & BellotSP 200gr200SP2,4902,753—
WinchesterSuper-X200Lead Flat Nose2,4902,753—
RemingtonCore-Lokt SP 200gr200Core-Lokt SP2,4902,753—

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

1 reloading powder listed for .358 Winchester, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

IMR 3031
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory

Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.

Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

Firearms chambered in .358 Winchester

12 models in the database chamber .358 Winchester. Browse all →

Browning BLR LightweightBrowning BLR Lightweight '81 .358 WinBrowning BLR Lightweight 81 .358 Win 20-inchSavage Arms Model 99 .358 Win 24-inchWinchester Repeating Arms Model 88 .358 Win 22-inchWinchester Repeating Arms Model 88 .308 Win 22-inchWinchester Model 88Savage Arms Model 99 .308 Win 24-inchWinchester Model 88 .308Savage Arms Model 99 250-3000 Savage 22-inchSavage Model 99 300 SavageSavage Model 99 C 308 Win 22-inch

Lineage

Immediate parent
.308 Winchester
Family TreeOpen .358 Winchester in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads46 factory loads for .358 Winchester↗Reloading1 suitable powder — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in .358 Winchester↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Winchester introduced it in 1955 for the Model 70 and Model 88 lever action. Perfect for close-range big game in dense timber. Never achieved commercial success proportional to its effectiveness.

FAQs

What twist rate does .358 Winchester use?
.358 Winchester typically uses a 1:12 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .358 Winchester?
.358 Winchester uses a 0.358″ (9.093 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .358 Winchester still in production?
.358 Winchester is active; typical availability is common.
What is .358 Winchester used for?
.358 Winchester is primarily used for hunting, big game.
What is .358 Winchester based on?
.358 Winchester is derived from the .308 Winchester case.
What are the best powders for .358 Winchester?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .358 Winchester include IMR 3031.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 43 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →