The .358 WSSM has a little more powder capacity than the .358 Hoosier and a little more velocity -- estimated at roughly 100 feet per second more. With the .358 Hoosier at 2650 feet per second and the .358 WSSM at 2750 feet per second, and both using a 180 grain Hornady jacketed bullet, we have the following comparison when both are zeroed at 200 yards:

.358 Hoosier
Distance (yd)…..……0…….100…..200…..300
Velocity (ft/sec)…2650…2303…1982…1691
Energy (ft lbs)….…2807…2119…1570…1143
Trajectory (in)……-1.5….+2.6….0.0.…-11.5

.358 WSSM
Distance (yd)…..……0…….100…..200…..300
Velocity (ft/sec)…2750…2395…2067…1768
Energy (ft lbs)….…3022…2293…1708…1249
Trajectory (in)……-1.5….+2.3….0.0.…-10.5

Refer to the text just below the picture in the original post for several advantages of the .358 Hoosier cartridge.


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