88s in .358 are beyond "shooter" valuations, sure. For most, the same gun in .308 is a much smarter choice.......well, if you can stand that awful trigger. Then, .358 WCF has redeeming value as a very useful hunting round that could handle about any hunting situation in thick covers. That might justify the stretch for someone who has mixed collector/hunter interests.

"Makes no sense" better applies to valuations on things like a Winchester M-64 in .219 Zipper, a Ruger .256 Win Hawkeye, or the Gyrojet.