Hawk Cartridges were developed through long hours of testing.  358 Hawk Test Data

358 Hawk is what the 35 Whelen should have been... 
It's more versatile and delivers much more power down range than it's much older cousin.

The following loads were tested in a 98 Mauser (VZ-24). This rifle has a 26" Shilen Barrel. Compare this information to published loads for the 358 Norma Magnum, you will be pleasantly surprised. If that does not impress you compare this data to the 35 Whelen, the closest cousin of the 358 Hawk.  For more complete load data you can purchase the Hawk Reloading Manual.


200 gr. Hornady sp, Accurate Arms 2700
64 gr.  2719 fps Light load, does not form the shoulder crisp
65 gr. 2857 fps Fireforming load

 

200gr. Remington semi-spitzer, H4895
62 gr. 2960 fps
63 gr. 2990 fps

225 gr, Nosler Ballistic Tip, H4895, CCI 200 primer
61 gr. 2881  
62 gr. 2905 Maximum

 

 

250 gr. Hornady spz, Varget
56 gr. 2546  SD 44 61 gr. 2672 SD 16
58 gr.  2585  SD 14 61.5 gr. 2684 SD 9 Good load
59 gr. 2614 SD 21 62 gr. 2707 SD 14
60 gr. 2643 SD 18 62.5 gr. 2759 SD25
60.5 gr. 2676 SD 14      

250 gr. Hawk RN, Varget
60 gr. 2565 SD 21

250 gr. Hornady, H4895
56 gr. 2581 SD 13 59 gr. 2665  SD 4  good load
57 gr.  2630  SD 23 60 gr. 2688  SD 21
58 gr. 2652 SD 29 61 gr. 2728 SD 6 hunting load.

Maximum loads should be approached with extreme caution. No two guns are alike, and while these loads were safe in this firearm, maximum loads should be approached with extreme caution. These loads may not be safe in your firearm.

 

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