The 360 Buckhammer is another new cartridge developed in 2023 between Henry rifles and Remington ammunition. The intention was to design a straight walled case utilizing a 358 Cal bullet while keeping the case length 1.800”. This allows the cartridge to be used in carbine only or restricted cartridge areas of the Midwest. Southern Michigan is one of these areas. 1.800” max case length while using a .358 caliber or larger bullet in a straight walled case. The 450 Bushmaster is probably the most popular round used in these areas. It is used in both the AR-15 and Bolt action platform of rifles. What makes the 360 Buckhammer special is its old school rimmed design. Because the 35 Remington is a bottle necked case, it does not meet the legal criteria of Straight-Walled. The 360 Buckhammer is ballistically identical to the old 35 Remington and better than the 30-30 Winchester. It was designed with a round nose bullet that allows it to be chambered in a lever action rifle. I purchased a Rossi R95 lever gun in 360 Buckhammer and used the 180 gr Federal cartridges on a Michigan deer hunt last season. I was able to down a good size doe in the late season at 75 yards. Great blood trail and 60 yards to recovery. There was plenty of snow on the ground and she was easy to follow. Hopefully this year is a repeat. I’m leaving my 450 Bushmaster in the safe and going to use the good old lever gun again. Just something about hunting a Michigan snow covered woods with the old timer. Maybe a good buck will show itself!
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