Does any body have any pet loads for the 358 that they would like to share? Does this caliber tend to be more accurate with the heavier or lighter bullets?? The barrel is 1 in 12 twist.

Which .358?

The only 358 that's called a 358 is the 358 Win. far as I know. You just never know what will perform until you try it. You have to try some combinations, and see what your gun likes. I'm sure there's plenty of load data out there, but that's only a place to start. That's the fun of reloading.

Generally speaking, the MFR's primary 358 bullet weight offering is geared toward the rifling that most guns have. Start there, assuming you feel that bullet is suitable for what you are trying to acheive. If you can't get the accuracy you're after, then try some different brands/weights.

Which gun do you have?

Yes it's a 358 Winchester, i have the browning lever, with a 1 in 12 twist, and yes i do enjoy working up a load but i also know some calibers prefere certain things as far as weight/ legnt of bullet, so why reinvent the wheel, i'll just try to improve it.

My load for a 220 grain bullet in the .358 Win. is 48 grains of Win 748. This produces a velocity of 2330 fps.

My load for 200 grain bullets is 53.7 grains of 748. This gives me between 2450 and 2535 fps depending upon powder batch.

My .358 is a BLR as well.

My bullets are ones I swage myself, and there is no commercial equivalent.