It became popular among the 1,000 yards (910m) shooting communities such as the Original 1,000 yards (910m) Club of Pennsylvania and went on to shoot world records at that distance. The 250 grain Gameking can normally handle heavier body weights but when loaded well over 3000fps there is a risk of shallow penetration. The 250 grain GMX (homogenous copper) projectile is an excellent bullet for hunting large bodied game out to moderate ranges. Save Search. The bullet has to match both the game and the velocity capability of the .378 Weatherby. Ammunition Rifle Ammo .338-378 Weatherby Magnum 1 Items 1 Items Close. lbf) for the .375 H&H Magnum. Available in 5 calibers. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. Left and right hand options. For large game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb), consider 2200fps as the cut-off point. The heavier the bullet and the further away we can be above an impact velocity of 2600fps the more noticeable this becomes. Previous Rifle Models can still be found at various retailers, and online. WEATHERBY AMMO 30-378 WEATHERBY 180gr SCIROCCO 20/bx 10/cs $151.99 In Stock Item #: WYF303180SCO $7.60 per round Volume Discounts Available WEATHERBY AMMO 30-378 WEATHERBY 195gr HAMMER CUSTOM 20/bx 10/cs $160.99 In Stock Item #: WYM303195HCB $8.05 per round Volume Discounts Available WEATHERBY AMMO 30-378 WEATHERBY 200gr NOSLER ACCUBOND 20/bx 10/cs Matte blued metalwork. Shot placement, individual animal sizes and actual impact velocities each have to be taken into consideration. Wby Mags. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is one of the most accurate rifle cartridges. Patriot brown and graphite black Cerakote. Mark V Accumark rifles are supplied with #3 barrels in all available calibers, which range from .240 Wby. The high sectional density of the 350 grain bullet helps immensely with straight line penetration, adding some reliability when hunting game in the 600 to 700kg (1300 - 1540lb) weight range. As a long range bullet for large bodied deer and antelope the Speer is simply outstanding down to 1800fps. Available in 9 calibers. Its massive case holds so much powder that Federal designed its super-hot 215 primer to handle the load. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum was able to attain over 5,000ft/s (1,500m/s). Available in 5 calibers. Body weight resistance must be high and shot placement must be sound. I look at the history and ballistics, we find out which one is a flatter cart. Rated 4.86 . 340 Wby 200 Sp Is 9.9 in low at 400 yds with a 300 yd 0. Left and right hand options. Originally billed as the worlds fastest 30 caliber cartridge, it will push a 30 caliber bullet 3,500 feet per second. Projectile construction is another factor as this cartridge can place a great deal of stress on projectiles. This interactive bullet database is free and containst 173 caliber ballistics, history, stats, and their trajectories charted out in full detail. Adjustable carbon fiber stock. . Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Lightweight titanium Weatherby Mark V action. BURRIS BALLISTIC TOOLS: VERSION 2.7.1. This means that the speed and energy will vary from cartridge manufacturer to manufacturer. Weatherby then set about designing a .375 caliber cartridge of extreme power. Burnt bronze Cerakote. Still, Weatherby sells rifles and ammo today. Have taken elk,mule deer and whitetail out to 600 yards no problem. . Speer Handloading Manual Number 15 data for .378 Weatherby has three newer propellants to which I did not have access when Speer #14 was still in development (20042007). Available in 17 calibers. Ballistics and Drop for the .378 Weatherby Magnum. Griptonite stock available in multiple camo patterns. It drives a 300-grain bullet to 2,925 fps and 5,700 ft-lbs. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Exit holes like the bottom of a beer stud. These are the .330 Dakota, .340 Weatherby, .338 Remington Ultra Mag, .338 Lapua Magnum and .338-378 Weatherby. Barrel length, accuracy and ballistics. Available in 12 calibers. Monte Carlo Griptonite stock. I am not a fan of these cartridges, because they provide a poor benefit to cost ratio. Norma Ballistics - Weather Settings Norma Ballistics - Settings and handling Biathlon Show all Biathlon . The stunned mullet look has no place in this game. Your email address will not be published. While still unreleased to the public, the cartridge went on to set world records for accuracy including the first ten 10X in 1,000 yards (910m) benchrest shooting. Currently, two Weatherby rifles are chambered in the new .338 WBY RPM cartridge - Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Ti 18 and Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Carbon 20. Right hand only. The A-Frame, while very tough, is more limited in its effective range. 20. Available in 11 calibers. N/A. The United States Armys Redstone Arsenal requested a rifle cartridge that could develop 6,000ft/s (1,800m/s) for the effects of light bullets against armor. "Bob" Thomson. This bullet is not designed to be used at impact velocities over 2400fps, but provided it is not used on heavy game, produces exceptional results. Griptonite synthetic stock. Matte finished metalwork and walnut stock. Monte Carlo green Griptonite stock. To say otherwise only highlights the inexperience of the hunter. Thread starter danacobb; Start date Apr 25, 2004; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member . Jun 18, 2008. Again, such arguments only highlight ones inexperience. Weatherbys velocities are from 26-inch barrels. High gloss finished, walnut stock. But none that please me as much as either my .300 or .30-378 Another Weatherby wildcat, first developed in the 1960s. In this video I compare the two king of velocities in their respective caliber. While the 30-378 offers great ballistics the performance gain is minimal over other similar magnums not to mention that there is a much larger powder load behind it. Matte blued metalwork. The Weatherby .30-378 Magnum is another attempt at a super .300 Magnum. When I was looking at this round I decided against it due to other rounds be plenty capable without the expense or thumb. Available in 12ga., 3" chambering. Elastomer stock. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential. Available in 5 calibers. Those who put BC ahead of killing take note: hitting and killing are two different things. He asked Roy Weatherby for .378 Weatherby empty cases, then turned off the belts on a lathe. Monte Carlo polymer stock in MultiCam Camo. 338-378 Weatherby Magnum Produced 1998. 30-378 is flat shooting hard hitting . Minnesota. Barnes bullets include the 235 grain TSX, the 250 grain Tipped TSX, the 270 grain TSX, the 300 grain TSX and the 350 grain TSX. Although the Weatherby company have released their cartridges from proprietary status it is rare to find another maker of .378 brass purely because of its unique case dimensions. When used on medium game and also large bodied deer and antelope species the .378 delivers tremendously disproportionate to caliber wounding at ordinary hunting ranges which translates into extremely fast killing. Left and right hand options. Spiral fluted Weatherby Mark V action. The Hornady 270 RP-SP is a relatively soft bullet of conventional construction. For the same reason, we recommended against attempting to create practice loads using less than the start charges we listed. As a large game cartridge (moose or bear), the .378 Weatherby is extremely effective. .338-378 Weatherby Ballistics Ballistics and Drop for the .338-378 Weatherby Cartridge Type: Height: 2.913" Width: 0.579" Average FPS: 3184 Average Energy: 5176 Average Gr: 230 Recoil: 3.4 *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of .338-378 Weatherby Ballistics cartridge. The Case. It is certainly interesting to see how this projectile has progressed over time and good to see Hornady have been willing to make improvements as needed. The 30-378 is capable of 4000fps with extreme accuracy. Available in 12 calibers. Available in 16 calibers. Matte blued metalwork. Treat this with absolute caution. The two Partition bullets can each be put to good use in the .378 Weatherby. I've had my best success with 350 TSXs and Magnum in the .378, but the 350 SMK performs well with H1000 too (seated just off the lands, the load pictured chronied at 2,830 fps with no pressure signs). From a 26 barrel comfortable velocities include 3350fps with 225-235 grain bullets, 3300fps with 250 grain bullets, 3250fps with 260 grain bullets, 3150 to 3200fps using 270 grain bullets, 3000 to 3050fps with 300 grain bullets and 2700 to 2800fps with the very long 350 grain Woodleigh projectiles These velocities are roughly 50 to 100fps faster than the .375 RUM with individual bore tolerances muddying the waters. Unfortunately the traditional Mk V stock tends to accentuate felt recoil. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26 and 28" barrels. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a .30 caliber, belted, bottle-necked rifle cartridge. The .300 Norma Magnum generates .30-378 Weatherby ballistics from a non-belted case with a standard, radius-free shoulder. Flat Dark Earth Cerakote. Griptonite stock with tungsten Cerakote barrel and action. These .338 "super magnum" cartridges achieve marginally better ballistic performance than the .338 Winchester Magnum, but with . Patriot brown and graphite black Cerakote. Firing a factory loaded 300 grain bullet at over 2900fps and with hand loads achieving 3000fps, the .378 Weatherby was and remains a truly potent cartridge. [3] It is currently the highest velocity .30 caliber factory ammunition available. 10+ moose roebuck and beaver have felt the power of the 378. Beyond this range shot placement and wind drift can be a concern but with great care (and practice) the Interlock can be used out to ranges of around 600 yards. Available in 11 calibers. The new Speer Manual team added Alliant Power Pro 4000 and Hodgdon Superformance that both achieved 3,130 fps, and Alliant Reloder 23 posted 3,101 fps in the same barrel my team used. 30-378 Weatherby Mag 220 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter. That 9.5% more capacity does translate into faster speeds. The 250 grain Gameking can normally handle heavier body weights but when loaded well over 3000fps there is a risk of shallow penetration. $6.498 - $9.613 . From muzzle velocities of around 2900fps the two loads will hopefully work very well together. The 250 grain Gameking features a jacket nearly twice as thick as other Gameking bullets along with an extra tough core. Available in 15 calibers. Weatherby factory ballistics for the .30-378 call for a 165 grain bullet (SD .248) at a MV . Flat dark earth Cerakote. While this load is acceptable for hunting large bodied deer readers are advised to refrain from using this projectile on heavy game. Mar 8, 2023. Tac gray and graphite black Cerakote. Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. Left and right hand options. It drives a 300-grain bullet to 2,925 fps and 5,700 ft-lbs. Weatherby Mark V action. With any older high-capacity cartridge, a handloading question arises. Furthermore, by deliberately stalking in close we can put the increased power of the .378 to use in a meaningful and measurable manner. The Speer Grand Slam is a premium bullet but after having had several bad experiences with this bullet I cannot recommend its use, especially at .378 Weatherby velocities. Ammunition orders over $150.00 will receive free shipping. Four-way adjustable comb. The .338-378 Weatherby Magnum started out as the wildcat cartridge, .338-378 Keith-Thomson Magnum during the early 1960s. [5], The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum utilizes the .378 Weatherby Magnum as a parent cartridge. Multiple camo patters available. Calculations were corrected to standard temperature (59F/15C) and pressure (29.92 . Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here Most fell nearly where shot, none took over a few steps! Matte blued metalwork. High gloss metalwork. The current Mk V Weatherby rifle chambered in .378 does however come fitted with a much needed muzzle brake. Right hand only. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. As an example of stock design the CZ action can be mated to a Bell and Carlson Varmint stock. Tungsten and graphite black Cerakote. Options from Sierra include the 200 grain flat point (designed for the .375 Winchester), the 250 grain Gameking, the 300 grain Gameking and 350 grain Matchking (SMK) for long range match (primarily used in the .375 Cheytac). Carbon fiber stock. Monte Carlo polymer stock with tan & green accents. Weatherby Mark V action. Griptonite synthetic stock. We were struggling to get new pressure barrels, reference ammo, and even empty cartridge cases. Give a Gift Ultra-high velocity, magnum ammunition is how Roy Weatherby got started in the 1940s. Left and right hand options. Flat Dark Earth Cerakote. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1550 Yellowtail Dr. Sheridan, WY 82801 ph: 307.675.7840 Contact Us. ph: 307.675.7840 2. My favorite rifle, It is the what ever walks on this planet cartridge, Your email address will not be published. Lazzeroni ballistics are calculated at over 3,000 ft above sea level Weatherby's are like everyone else's. Lazzeroni are padded ballistics and the Lazzeroni rifles receivers are not as strong as the Mark V. I still don't see why a Lazzeroni cost so much but as he said price is not a concern. Available in 12 and 20ga., 3.5" chambering. Weatherby Mark V action. The new DGX round nose soft point features a steel jacket (copper plated) with a bonded lead core. Did Weatherby get what he wanted? 479,480, Sierra Bullets Reloading Manual, Rifle, Second Edition, pg.287, Any Shot You Want, The A-Square Handloading Manual, pg 604, Any Shot You Want, The A-Square Handloading Manual, pg 561, Last edited on 27 December 2022, at 21:40, notability guidelines for products and services, Learn how and when to remove this template message, http://www.nrainsights.net/first%20freedom/weatherby.asp, ":: Weatherby: .460 Weatherby Magnum::", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.378_Weatherby_Magnum&oldid=1129943188, This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 21:40. Available in 20 ga. Weatherby has been a manufacture of premiere products for over 75 years. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Rafe Nielsen of Browning to take a look at a new X-Bolt series rifle. Too often I hear of hunters speaking about the large target area of heavy game, advertising their lack of skill to all who will hear. Those who panic and pull the trigger under threat will do so whether the trigger is 4lb or 2lb. Graphite black Cerakote. Tungsten and graphite black Cerakote. Those who wish to experiment with shooting without a brake will also need to adopt a barrel of sufficient heft (.825 muzzle) and aim for an all up weight of 11.5lb or more. Monte Carlo ploymer stock with black webbing. FDE and graphite black Cerakote. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Id say so. Contact Us. Available in 11 calibers. Monte Carlo fiberglass stock and Weatherby Mark V action. Right hand only. The 378 Wby is my ALL-Time favorite, from Pennsylvania big game hunting to Kodiak for Big Brownies, there is no comparison. This is an outstanding bullet when used in the .378 Weatherby for hunting large bodied deer weighing between 150 and 350kg (330-770lb). This cartridge was also used as Weatherbys base for the design of the .460 Weatherby. The work put into practice before the hunt can pay huge dividends. The .338 WBY RPM utilizes a non-belted, non-venturi shoulder case and includes a rebated rim. Right hand only. Login / Join. Left and right hand options. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. We had more time and better support for Speer Reloading Manual #14, including techs shooting in two separate labs, not one as before. 338-378 Wby 200 Accubond is 8.3 low at 400 with a 300 yd 0. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. Having said this, best results are obtained at impact velocities over 2400fps. Launched in 2019, the 6.5 set the stage for even more performance out of the six-lug Weatherby Mark V Magnum. Weatherby Mark V action. Looking at my 2010 Weatherby catalog: 300 Wby 200 Partition is 9.8 in low at 400 yds with a 300 yd 0. Griptonite stock with tungsten Cerakote barrel and action. In this video I talk about the 338-378 Weatherby Mag. In the quest for a larger case Roy Weatherby utilized the 416 Rigby as a parent case design. Multiple camo patters available. just looking at the poster the 338-378 weatherby looks pretty similar to the 338 lapua imp. I generally use the slower burning 4831 burn rate powder when developing mild loads (also when loading the Sierra flat point) but have also used full charges of H1000. [4] The cartridge was created by necking down the .378 Weatherby Magnum to accept a .308in (7.8mm) diameter bullet. Since this is a small bore caliber, hunting with the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum should be restricted to game less than 2,000lb (910kg). Careful handloading checking for bullet jacket concentricity, weighing of brass and bullets, uniformity of case length and overall cartridge length, choice of components, seating of bullet can all increase the accuracy of the cartridge. Burnt bronze and graphite black Cerakote. Right hand only. Weatherby Mark V action. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. [7] It is also the flattest-shooting .30 caliber factory ammunition available. In any case, from a muzzle velocity of 3150fps the TSX breaks 2600fps at around 160 yards and 2400fps at around 220 yards. The .378 Weatherby cannot be fireformed from existing case designs (apart from the .460 Weatherby). 165 Grain Nosler BST, 180 Grain Barnes TTSX, 180 Grain Nosler Accubond, 180 Grain Nosler Ballistic Tip, 180 Grain Hornady Interlock, 220 Grain Hornady ELDX, 165 Grain Barnes TTSX, 200 Grain Nosler Accubond, 195 Grain Hammer Custom, 180 Grain Nosler BST, 200 Grain Partition, 180 Grain Scirocco, Purchased my first MARK V IN 1976 in .300 Wby Mag, bought three more in different calibers before buying a .30-.378 which was the first one I saw at the Powder Horn in Bozeman, MT in 1996 while on a hunting trip. Matte finish with synthetic stock. to .338-378 Wby. This will, over the coming weeks and months, be incorporated into the Weatherby line up, replacing the previous unbonded round nose soft point. Right hand only. The .460 shoots everything well, and most loads extraordinarily. N303180BST/40176522. The 270 grain Speer BTSP loaded to 3150fps is an exceptional killer of large bodied game. Weatherby have done well to adopt the 270 grain TSX for the .378 which produces a good balance of wounding versus penetration on heavy game. Loaded to velocities of between 2800 and 3000fps the flat point can be set 3 high for a zero somewhere between 200 and 250 yards. In this video I go over the new 338 Weatherby RPM cartridge and compare it to all the other 338 Magnums. Apr 25, 2004 #1 Hello, I was hoping someone here could run some numbers for the factory 200 grain weatherby ammo for the 30-378 mag. If the Lapua has any "advantage" it is in the fact they have adopted it as a "Tacticool" round across the pond, while the .338-378 Weatherby remains a "Fudd Gun" round, and that ain't cool! Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. [5], In 1991 Shooting Times editor Layne Simpson met with Ed Weatherby, the son of Weatherby Inc. founder Roy Weatherby, and urged him to release the .30-378 Weatherby to the public as a standard chambering in the Mark V action. Considered a safari -grade cartridge, the .378 Weatherby Magnum is appropriate for taking all African game animals from large African antelopes, Nile crocodile, hippopotamus, to the Big Five game. Monte Carlo Griptonite stock. Available in 6 calibers. The recommended bore diameter is .3005in (7.63mm) and groove diameter is .3080in (7.82mm) with each groove having an arc width of .118in (3.0mm). Available in 14 calibers. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. All Rights Reserved. Patriot brown and graphite black Cerakote. 56. Right hand only. Mag. Available in 7 calibers. Mfg Part Number. Available in 12 calibers. 30-378 ballistics. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. Never hesitate to purchase a model and trust its consistency and performance. Simply the best big game cartridge ever made. Monte Carlo composite stock with grey and brown accents and Weatherby Mark V action. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. Right hand only. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. some guys get around 3000 fps with 300 gr. Available in 11 calibers. Dimensions. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational . Nosler, the world's finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, & brass. Patriot brown Cerakote. Matte finished metalwork. The .378 achieves Roy Weatherbys goals in every way. Shot 4 Elk 1 Moose all over 350 yards , and one large brown bear all one shot kills. Some African countries made you use a .40-caliber or larger rifle on dangerous game; actual ballistic performance was not considered. Using a slower burning and denser propellant, the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum surpassed the US Armys requirement of 6,000ft/s (1,800m/s). . Swift projectiles include the 250, 270 and 300 grain A-Frames along with their new Break away solids (untested at the time of writing). Available in 5 calibers. The .223 Remington is a common United States cartridge having similar dimensions to the 5.56x45mm NATO, the difference being that the 5.56 has a greater psi. But in the bullet melting Weatherby the 235 grain Speer can be viewed as truly soft. The GMX has extra notches within its ogive resulting in smaller petals which can allow the ogive to swage back in a more uniform manner. Description. Adjustable carbon fiber stock. As game weights go above 900kg (or 2000lb) the weight of the animal can overcome the ability of the bullet to produce hydrostatic shock. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. [citation needed], Soon after the .30-378 Weatherby was designed it was adopted by the benchrest shooting community. Carbon fiber stock. Your email address will not be published. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1550 Yellowtail Dr. Having said this, long range shooters are advised to look to the Rocky Mountain ULD bullet for dedicated long range killing. The other reason was ballistic consistency. Below 2200fps and through to 1800fps (680 yards) shots must be kept well forwards in order to ensure clean killing. But again, I like to push the envelope a bit. Magnum's ballistics. Matte finish with synthetic stock. Search Showing. Matte finished metalwork. Available in 11 calibers. Monte Carlo polymer stock in MultiCam Camo. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. High gloss metalwork. Average Gr: 283. Unlike the .300 Ultra Mag, the .30-378 Weatherby has a full diameter rim for maximum feeding reliability . Great condition, there is a small scratch on the bolt handle (see pics), otherwise blemish free. One shot kills when hunting boar is guaranteed. Available in 10 calibers. GTIN . Hope you enjoy the video! Weatherby Ballistic Information It looks like by 200yds it is already down to energy levels that you can reach at the muzzle with '06 handloads..30-378 is an extremely fast .30 caliber though. The resulting case held a greater volume than any previous commercial cartridge. Average Energy: 5696. The Weatherby version was roughly a 43 percent volume increase over the H&H. Bullet 225 Grain Barnes TTSX 250 Grain Nosler Partition 225 Grain Barnes TSX 262 Grain Hammer Custom Clear Dependent on the ammunition chosen the cartridge has a maximum point blank range of over 400yd (370m). Unfortunately, we could not get enough .378 Weatherby empty cases to do the tests before our press date. Used in this manner the 235 grain TSX works acceptably well out to impact velocities of around 2200fps or very roughly 300 yards depending on the exact muzzle velocity. The 350 grain Woodleigh is designed to be used at impact velocities no higher than 2500fps. Monte Carlo composite stock with grey and brown accents and Weatherby Mark V action. For the sake of marketing a belt was added to the .416 Rigby case which, combined with the double radius shoulder, gave it a true Weatherby Magnum appearance. The 338-378 Keith-Thomson Magnum is a quarter of an inch shorter than the full length 338-378 Weatherby Magnum, this was because they thought it was better balanced . Impact Guns . [3] In 1995 Layne Simpson built a rifle chambered for the .30-378 Weatherby and developed loading data and passed the data on to Norma Precision to provide a basis for their factory loaded ammunition. Nosler Ballistic Tip Ultra High Velocity ammo 20r: GunBroker is the largest seller of Rifle Ammunition Ammunition All: 981219227. . Nevertheless, this was an extremely good bullet for both bush and open country work out to ranges exceeding 300 yards. Its hard to say which is correct because the two cartridge drawings dont use the same reference dimensions. Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? Taurus has redesigned this sporting pistol for performance. Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. This bullet is most useful on game weighing up to and around 600kg (1300lb) while 700kg should be considered the upper limit. Right hand only. A very crude assumption of losing 25 to 40 fps per inch of barrel suggests the factory ammo with a 15-grain lighter bullet would leave a 24-inch barrel at between 3,100 and 3,130 fps. Truing: 5 data drop points instead of 1 (user can decide to use 1 or all 5). Monte Carlo polymer stock in First Lite Fusion camo pattern. I have shot these rifles regularly at long range, at both targets, and a variety of game from coyotes to large deer. Left and right hand options. Required fields are marked *. Bullet 270 Grain Barnes TSX 270 Hornady Interlock 300 Grain Hornady DGX Clear SKU: 378 Category: Cartridges Tag: updated Share Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. Monte Carlo polymer stock in Badlands Approach camo pattern. Weatherby has been a manufacture of premiere products for over 75 years. Left and right hand options. Monte Carlo fiberglass stock and Weatherby Mark V action. Thank you. Monte Carlo ploymer stock with bronze webbing. Tac gray and graphite black Cerakote. Available in 12 calibers. Quantity: Add to Wish List. But when used on potentially dangerous animals it can be best to consider 450kg (1000lb) as a maximum body weight. Left and right hand options. I went with a .300 weatherby mag. . N/A. Right hand only. Available in 15 calibers. But wait, there's more. Spiral fluted Weatherby Mark V action. But with an accurate rifle and careful shot placement it is possible (though not always so - depending on exact game weights) to anchor game on the spot. Monte Carlo ploymer stock with bronze webbing. But with a BC of only .429 this can be difficult in higher winds. Left and right hand options. Right hand only. Grandchildren are using it now and arguing about who is going to get it when I am gone. This is the ultimate cartridge for long-range, big game hunting. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. Lost your password? But alas, on dangerous game the Woodleigh does not have the same level of reliability that can be derived from a homogenous bullet design. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.30-378_Weatherby_Magnum&oldid=1124926156, Pages using infobox firearm cartridge with unknown parameters, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, .30-.378 Magnum, .30/378 Arch, .30/378 Weatherby, This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 07:25. Available in 5 calibers. The .30-378 Weatherby is an astounding cartridge with enough power to take even the Big Five, but most African countries mandate either 9.3mm or .375 caliber as the minimum for dangerous game hunting. Those who wish to push this further need to understand that the Speer can really struggle to produce any form of expansion between 1800fps and 1600fps (800 yards). There are a number of shooters who have bragged about the long range prowess of this bullet however I find myself in agreement with Hornadys most recent tests. Please leave your valid email address below. Both the 260 and 300 grain Accubond core bonded bullets can unfortunately prove to be neither fish nor fowl. Weatherby Mark V action. Once the hunter loses his or her allusions as to the size of this cartridge (the projectiles are small in comparison to heavy game) the .378 can be seen for what it is, a well-balanced heavy game cartridge. The factory ballistics for the .378 Weatherby are impressive, to say the least. Those who hunt in mountainous terrain where ridge to ridge shots are to be expected will greatly appreciate the heavy Sierra bullet. equal and brass is easy to find. Ive used it to take whitetail out to a half mile with zero misses and dropped in their tracks. Why is it so difficult to find? 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