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. The 338/378 has 2000ft/lbs of energy at 1000 yards and 1000 ft/lbs at one land mile with. As a large game cartridge (moose or bear), the .378 Weatherby is extremely effective. Login / Join. Thread starter danacobb; Start date Apr 25, 2004; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member . Building firearms for over 75 years, Weatherby strives to develop innovative products that help our customers achieve their dreams. Monte Carlo Griptonite stock. Monte Carlo polymer stock with tan & green accents. Available in 12ga., 3" chambering. Never hesitate to purchase a model and trust its consistency and performance. FDE and graphite black Cerakote. If you try to push the stock barrel that far, you are still burning powder when the bullet clears the barrel, causing inaccurate shots. Width: 0.58". Available in 5 calibers. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. Weatherby Mark V action. Shorter 12-1/2 stock and 24 barrel. Stay up-to-date on exciting content as well as updates on new products, promotions, and much more. I compare it to the popular 338 Lapua mag. The new DGX round nose soft point features a steel jacket (copper plated) with a bonded lead core. Monte Carlo polymer stock in First Lite Specter camo pattern. Adjustable carbon fiber stock. However, the hunting public and target shooters used 150 gr and heavier bullets, which require slower burning powders due to the extreme overbore nature of the cartridge. High gloss metalwork. to .338-378 Wby. Monte Carlo polymer stock in Badlands Approach camo pattern. Used in this manner the Accubond can be highly effective. Its hard to say which is correct because the two cartridge drawings dont use the same reference dimensions. IMPORTANT: Filter results on shipping cost: learn how. Flat dark earth Cerakote. Available in 4 calibers. Patriot brown and graphite black Cerakote. That means it is a whopping big cartridge case. Elastomer stock. In the .338-378 and from a realistic MV of 3000fps, the 250 grain Partition produces fast kills (hydrostatic shock) on game weighing between 90 and 320kg out to a range of around 200 yards, produces very broad wounding down to 2200fps (420 yards) before running out of steam at 1800fps or 675 yards. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. Available in 24 calibers. Weatherby factory ballistics for the .30-378 call for a 165 grain bullet (SD .248) at a MV . 378 Weatherby Magnum Rated out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings $ 169.00 Designed to replace the 375 Weatherby Magnum, deep penetration and bone smashing power are the calling cards of the 378. Mfg Part Number. Home / Ammunition / Cartridges / 30-378 Weatherby Magnum. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. Griptonite stock available in multiple camo patterns. Monte Carlo green Griptonite stock. Shop All Norma Products. Right hand only. Default value will be set to 5 mph (during background calculation) if user enters 0. *Load 1, 2 and 6 set for heavy game / close range. When loading 100 grains per case, buy two pounds if you plan to load more than 70 cartridges! Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. Bullet designs need to be carefully matched to the job at hand. Graphite black Cerakote. Great condition, there is a small scratch on the bolt handle (see pics), otherwise blemish free. Tungsten and graphite black Cerakote. Left and right hand options. Right hand only. Available in 12 calibers. This will, over the coming weeks and months, be incorporated into the Weatherby line up, replacing the previous unbonded round nose soft point. His basic .300 load was a 180-grain bullet at 3,150 fps out of a 24-inch . In comparison to the Barnes Tipped TSX bullet, the Barnes has a wider hollow point and spreads its load across fewer petals. 30-378 is flat shooting hard hitting . Monte Carlo ploymer stock with bronze webbing. In the .378 Weatherby, high muzzle velocities of 3200 to 3300fps help a great deal to generate hydraulic wounding on game weighing up to 600kg (1300lb). Cost Range. ph: 307.675.7840 Sheridan, WY 82801 When used on heavy game the increased power level of the .378 Weatherby can be considered justified. Burnt bronze and graphite black Cerakote. Available in 11 calibers. Burnt bronze Cerakote. It is based on the belted .378 Wby. Furthermore, very few hunters have an interest in chasing very high velocities with light pills. Following modifications and provided the mods are truly successful and that game animals are of a large size as to offer suitable resistance this bullet has some merit for extended range hunting. 338-378 Weatherby Magnum; 340 Weatherby Magnum; 35 Whelen; 350 Remington Magnum; 375 Flanged; 375 H&H Magnum; 375 Remington Ultra Magnum; 375 Weatherby Magnum; 378 Weatherby Magnum; 40 S&W; Save Search. Available in 6 calibers. Four-way adjustable comb. Hands down, the .30-378 is the absolute king when it comes to . .378 Weatherby Magnum Bullet diameter .308 in (7.8 mm) Neck diameter .337 in (8.6 mm) Shoulder diameter .561 in (14.2 mm) Base diameter .582 in (14.8 mm) Rim diameter .579 in (14.7 mm) Case length 2.913 in (74.0 mm) Overall length 3.690 in (93.7 mm) Case capacity 133 gr H2O(8.6 cm3) Rifling twist 1-10" Primer type Large rifle magnum Available in 17 calibers. If you want to max things out, you need a bullet that will expand at lower velocities. But instead we have a bullet that is neither here nor there. Right hand only. If you want just to plink around, 0,5 groups of 3 shots at 100 yards are not uncommon if you do reloading with Barnes TSX bullets. | To achieve consistency Federal designed the No.215 Magnum primer specifically for the Weatherby magnum. Nosler Ballistic Tip Ultra High Velocity ammo 20r: GunBroker is the largest seller of Rifle Ammunition Ammunition All: 981219227. . To my ballisticians eye, Roy Weatherby came up with a case that was nicely optimized for propellants from 1953 as well as offerings from today. Right hand only. 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. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady Precision Hunter factory loaded ammunition. We show you how. High gloss finished, walnut stock. Available in 14 calibers. This can be used in the same manner as the Sierra 250 grain bullet. There was also time to get enough cases laid in, so my final manual had .378 Weatherby data. Weight. Why is it so difficult to find? Available in 6 calibers. In each and every case, my advice when using these projectiles is to load as fast as the rifle will accurately allow, get close and break bone. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. The Lapua comes with a case capacity of 114.2 gr of water, while the 338-378 Weatherby holds 9.5% more at 125 gr of water. Available in 24 calibers. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. The 270 grain Speer BTSP loaded to 3150fps is an exceptional killer of large bodied game. Left and right hand options. Joseph Von Benedikt shows his custom 500 and how well it shoots. Weatherby Mark V action. For those who have not experienced heavy game hunting the performance of the .378 is comparable to using a .243 or .25-06 to tackle Red or Mule deer. Matte finished metalwork. Who knew wild turkey's were so stupid!? M. . Tungsten Cerakote metalwork. Owners of .378 (and RUM) rifles are advised to select stouter protected point available in 235, 270, 300 and 350 grain weights. Simply the best big game cartridge ever made. bullets and others seem to stick around the same as 338 lapua. case necked down to .30 caliber. Search Showing. Stainless with graphite black Cerakote. This record stood for over 30 years. That 9.5% more capacity does translate into faster speeds. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum was able to attain over 5,000ft/s (1,500m/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). The A-Frame, while very tough, is more limited in its effective range. Left and right hand options. Spiral fluted Weatherby Mark V action. Sierras 350gr SMK is designed for target shooting only. Its massive case holds so much powder that Federal designed its super-hot 215 primer to handle the load. We had long lead times for some items and received a pressure barrel for .378 Weatherby on time. [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. The Case. Raised Monte Carlo Boyds Nutmeg Laminate stock. Burnt bronze Cerakote. Redding 30-378 Weatherby Mag Neck Sizing Dies. Still, Weatherby sells rifles and ammo today. 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 . Monte Carlo polymer stock in Badlands Approach camo pattern. This power level is not necessary for hunting large bodied game out to ordinary ranges but is there for the taking. 338-378 Wby 200 Accubond is 8.3 low at 400 with a 300 yd 0. We manufacture Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition and much more. . Ultra-high velocity, magnum ammunition is how Roy Weatherby got started in the 1940s. Furthermore, by deliberately stalking in close we can put the increased power of the .378 to use in a meaningful and measurable manner. Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. (Shooting Times photo). Tungsten Cerakote metalwork. Many would disagree, I could care less what they think. [citation needed], Soon after the .30-378 Weatherby was designed it was adopted by the benchrest shooting community. Right hand only. Available in 16 calibers. Not all the same bullets but these were the only ones in this . .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. As per the norm with the medium bores this cartridge does its best work on a diet of H4350 (ADI 2209). FDE and graphite black Cerakote. 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. [8], The .378 has been responsible for numerous wildcat cartridges, being necked-down as the .22 Eargesplitten Loudenboomer and necked-up as the .500 A-Square. Impact Guns . To say otherwise only highlights the inexperience of the hunter. Matte finish. Burnt bronze and graphite black Cerakote. Id say so. $6.498 - $9.613 . Right hand only. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. Available in 12 calibers. Coyote Tan and graphite black Cerakote. Left and right hand options. Matte finish with synthetic stock. Right hand only. But again, I like to push the envelope a bit. Right hand only. Ammunition orders over $150.00 will receive free shipping. Finished rifles will be around 0.75 inch shorter in the action, and barrels can be a short 22 inches and still provide full propellant burn. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26 and 28" barrels. Available in 15 calibers. 30-378 ballistics. Griptonite stock available in multiple camo patterns. But with a BC of only .429 this can be difficult in higher winds. But when all is said and done both perform in much the same manner relative to the strengths and limitations of homogenous copper projectile design. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational . To be fair, the .300 WSM does offer one advantage over the new PRC kid on the block: If you want a very short, light .30-caliber magnum rifle, this is your best bet. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" or 28" barrels. Tungsten and graphite black Cerakote. For large game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb), consider 2200fps as the cut-off point. [6] In the meantime, the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum had gone on to set world records in 1,000 yards (910m) benchrest competitions. Right hand only. [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. Designed to replace the 375 Weatherby Magnum, deep penetration and bone smashing power are the calling cards of the 378. Right hand only. Advanced Polymer stock in urban & black speckle. 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. I think the bullet field dresses whatever is left of it! But, if the hunter has a flinch the .378 may wander off target by a good 3 to 5 MOA, such is the nature of these heavy magnums. Unfortunately the traditional Mk V stock tends to accentuate felt recoil. The 250 grain GMX (homogenous copper) projectile is an excellent bullet for hunting large bodied game out to moderate ranges. 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. At .378 velocities, a game bullet that is perfect in the .375 H&H can be overdriven, reducing retained weight and penetration. The 350 grain Woodleigh is designed to be used at impact velocities no higher than 2500fps. Left and right hand options. $75.00. Right hand only. Weatherby Mark V action. The muzzle energy (ME) is 5948 ft. lbs. Both factory and hand loads deliver 200fps higher velocity than the .375 Weatherby, 300fps greater velocity than hand loads for the .375 H&H and 400fps higher velocity than factory .375 H&H ammunition. Weatherby numbers from 1964 and today have the .378 moving a 270-grain bullet to 3,180 fps and 6,050 ft-lbs of energy. This is a wonderful cartridge for those willing to take the time to get to know it. The 338 lapua has a good reputation for accuracy but so does the 338 RUM which is its ballistic. Please leave your valid email address below. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Ultra-high velocity, magnum ammunition is how Roy Weatherby got started in the 1940s. Right hand only. Beyond 220 yards this bullet is best suited to large bodied non-dangerous game which offer plenty of body weight resistance to aid expansion and hydraulic wounding. The .338 WBY RPM utilizes a non-belted, non-venturi shoulder case and includes a rebated rim. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Keith and Thomson are Elmer Keith and R.W. Even the standard slow burning powder of the time IMR4350 which was used in the Weatherby line of cartridges was too fast to take advantage of the case capacity of the .30-378 Weatherby cartridge. Remember me High gloss finished, walnut stock. Available in 12 and 20ga., and a 22" barrel. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. Give a Gift "Bob" Thomson. Left and right hand options. Several variations of the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum were created by custom ammunition manufacturers, known as wildcatters. Below 2200fps and through to the cut off point of 1800fps we see a more noticeable delay while shot placement is also made more difficult as a result of wind drift (BC .301). 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. Before there were scopes or red dots there were iron sights. Buy Weatherby .30-378 180 gr. The manual team was also changing departments to become part of Development Engineering, and that took time. This bullet is most useful on game weighing up to and around 600kg (1300lb) while 700kg should be considered the upper limit. Hand-load results: three shots under a quarter at a hundred yards with the Sierra 300 grain boat tail. 338-378 Weatherby Magnum Produced 1998. Right hand only. Right hand only. The 235 grain Speer Hotcor can be put to good use in the 378. Remember that one pound of propellant is 7,000 grains. Bullet 225 Grain Barnes TTSX 250 Grain Nosler Partition 225 Grain Barnes TSX 262 Grain Hammer Custom Clear . Few American ammunition manufacturers offer factory loads, wildcatters have already gone to work by Ackley Improving the case so that it has a 40-degree shoulder. 1. All Shooting Times subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Available in 14 calibers. Elastomer stock. The factory ballistics for the .378 Weatherby are impressive, to say the least. Weatherby was a super salesman, but he was also dead serious about his rifles and ammunition delivering what they promised. This interactive bullet database is free and containst 173 caliber ballistics, history, stats, and their trajectories charted out in full detail. The .460 shoots everything well, and most loads extraordinarily. 30" barrels. These rifles have MSRPs of $ 3,449 and $ 3,299 respectively. Available in 13 calibers. Reintroduced as a Weatherby production cartridge in 1996. One shot kills when hunting boar is guaranteed. Four-way adjustable comb. Like the Accubond, its core bonding can be too weak for use on large game but too stout for light game, yet by the nature of its bullet weight should in theory be suited to lighter medium game. From muzzle velocities of around 2900fps the two loads will hopefully work very well together. Available in 11 calibers. Available in 12 calibers. Graphite black Cerakote. Monte Carlo polymer stock with tan & green accents. . Lightweight titanium Weatherby Mark V action. My go to rifle is my Weatherby 30-378. While this load is acceptable for hunting large bodied deer readers are advised to refrain from using this projectile on heavy game. Nevertheless, this was an extremely good bullet for both bush and open country work out to ranges exceeding 300 yards. Monte Carlo Griptonite stock. The animal was almost fully broadside (just quartering on), the bullet broke the humerus (leg raised to show break). Number of Rounds For Sale Per Quantity 1. Neck Sizing Dies are a special resizing die that leaves the cartridge body fire-formed and only resizes the case Neck ( Not recommended for reloading ammunition to be used in single shot . Right hand only. Designed to replace the 375 Weatherby Magnum, deep penetration and bone smashing power are the calling cards of the 378. I am looking at 416 caliber rifles. Available in 5 calibers. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is based off the .378 Weatherby Magnum case that was designed in 1959 for ballistic testing in the U.S. Army to develop better armor for soldiers and vehicles. 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. 30-378 Weatherby Mag 220 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter. It can therefore be wise to dual load, utilizing a premium bullet for close range work where raking shots may have to be taken on dangerous animals, utilizing the Sierra for open country work. Weatherby numbers from 1964 and today have the .378 moving a 270-grain bullet to 3,180 fps and 6,050 ft-lbs of energy. Burnt bronze Cerakote. . Because the Trophy Bonded bullets were not included in Speer #15, the only bullet common to both data sets is Speers very successful 285-grain Grand Slam softpoint. Monte Carlo fiberglass stock and Weatherby Mark V action. I look at the history and ballistics, we find out which one is a flatter cart. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. The Talon is equipped with a carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock. Available in 5 calibers. [9][10] Some of the .378 Weatherby Magnum wildcat cartridges are shortened versions, like the .30-378 Arch (7.62mm) and the .460 Short A-Square (11.63mm). Never hesitate to purchase a model and trust its consistency and performance. Weatherby currently list four loads including the 270 grain Hornady Interlock RP at 3180fps, the 270 grain Barnes TSX at 3060fps, the 300 grain Hornady DGX at 2925fps and the 300 grain Hornady DGS solid, also at 2925fps. Available in 6 calibers. Mark V Accumark rifles are supplied with #3 barrels in all available calibers, which range from .240 Wby. For my own part, I am glad the two brands are not identical as each offer unique performance. Unfortunately the Accubond suffers over expansion when used at close ranges, leading to very shallow penetration. I'm looking for drop charts with a zero of 300, and wind drifts for 5 mph . One is a 416 Rigby, because of the wide availability and variety of factory ammo--from fairly mild loads like this (Kynoch Ammunition 416 Rigby 410 Grain Woodleigh Welded Core Soft Point Box of 5 - MidwayUSA) to near-Weatherby loads, like this (Cor-Bon DPX Hunter Ammunition 416 Rigby 350 Grain Barnes Triple-Shock X Bullet Hollow Point Lead-Free Box of 20 . Available in 5 calibers. The 200 grain flat point is not all that well suited to the Weatherby but it can be put to use as a mild load for hunting medium game or for general practice. The Contestants. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. Driven hard the A-Frame sheds some weight and SD, but manages to smash though heavy bone and achieve very wide internal wounding. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. This white-hot cartridge is based on the 378 necked down to 30 caliber and packed with powder. Left and right hand options. Left and right hand options. Right hand only. Hopefully this will prove to be a very reliable projectile and especially well suited to the .378 Weatherby. Using a slower burning and denser propellant, the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum surpassed the US Armys requirement of 6,000ft/s (1,800m/s). Showing 1-12 of 249 results Norma Range & Training - 7.6239 Tactical FMJ 124 Gr. It drives a 300-grain bullet to 2,925 fps and 5,700 ft-lbs. This means that the speed and energy will vary from cartridge manufacturer to manufacturer. Right hand only. Due to the fact that Hornady have only just released the bonded DGX, I cannot yet comment on its performance. Please leave your valid email address below. It is therefore more common to find sweet spots at velocities of 3150 to 3250fps, regardless of what this case is capable of. Previous Rifle Models can still be found at various retailers, and online. Depending on bullet type and construction, the minimum expansion velocity for rifles falls between about 1300 and 2000 fps. Monte Carlo ploymer stock with black webbing. The bonding is too weak for heavy game work yet too soft for extended range work. Right hand only. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. N303180BST/40176522. Projectile construction is another factor as this cartridge can place a great deal of stress on projectiles. Your email address will not be published. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here [3][5], The Thompson Long Range shooting school uses the .30-378 Weatherby due to its high accuracy and reliable performance.[8]. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. I'll give the 338 its do, but either way you will have one hell of a slayer. 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. wildcats like the 338 AM. Available in 12 calibers. Available in 16 calibers. It drives a 300-grain bullet to 2,925 fps and 5,700 ft-lbs. The .416 Weatherby Magnum has been standardized by both the CIP and SAAMI. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. Barrel length, accuracy and ballistics. Available in 12 calibers. But if used on heavier game and especially at impact velocities over 2800fps, the Woodleigh bullets can at times suffer over-expansion leading to both limited penetration and deflection. Monte Carlo fiberglass stock and Weatherby Mark V action. Advanced Polymer stock in urban & black speckle. The Talon is equipped with a carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock. 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. In this video I compare the two king of velocities in their respective caliber. Between 2600 and 2200fps (450 yards) the Speer produces clean but sometimes delayed kills on light framed game animals depending on shot placement. Matte-finished metalwork and stock. Cobalt and graphite black Cerakote. Available in 5 calibers. The .223 has great external ballistics and very little drop allowing this round to be accurate . Weatherby has been a manufacture of premiere products for over 75 years. Available in 13 calibers. After creating the .375 Weatherby Magnum in 1944 Roy Weatherby eventually formed the opinion that his .375 was under powered. The cartridge retains enough energy for deer-sized game at distances over 1,000yd (910m), and has enough retained energy for elk and moose-sized game at a distance of over 700yd (640m). Right hand only. This is an outstanding bullet when used in the .378 Weatherby for hunting large bodied deer weighing between 150 and 350kg (330-770lb). It is on heavy game that this increased power comes into its own. Hop. Weatherby Mark V action. Bullet 270 Grain Barnes TSX 270 Hornady Interlock 300 Grain Hornady DGX Clear SKU: 378 Category: Cartridges Tag: updated Share I have shot these rifles regularly at long range, at both targets, and a variety of game from coyotes to large deer. Available in 12 calibers. Patriot brown and graphite black Cerakote. In my experience, by using a bullet weighing at least 250 grains driven at velocities as close to or above 3000fps this, and other cartridges of this power level, have the rare ability to initiate hydrostatic shock on heavy game causing instant poleaxe (loss of consciousness) followed by blood loss and death. A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. Average FPS: 3011. Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. Tungsten Cerakote. Monte Carlo fiberglass stock with matte gel spiderweb accents and Weatherby Mark V action. Weatherby Mark V action. Thank you. But, that is still 520 less foot pound than the .378 Weatherby using a 300 grain bullet. Adjustable carbon fiber stock. We will inform you when the product arrives in stock. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Ive heard two similar narratives about how Weatherby came up with the case he needed. The .378 achieves Roy Weatherbys goals in every way. Dependent on the ammunition chosen the cartridge has a maximum point blank range of over 400yd (370m). Tac gray and graphite black Cerakote. The Hornady 270 RP-SP is a relatively soft bullet of conventional construction. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26 and 28" barrels. Matte finish. The other reason was ballistic consistency. Available in 5 calibers. The bullet has to match both the game and the velocity capability of the .378 Weatherby. As I have described many times now, the key is to get close (inside 100 yards) and aim small. 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. Right hand only. The author analyzed six .338 caliber magnum cartridges (.338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby, .338-378 Weatherby, .338 Remington Ultra Mag., 33 Nosler, and .338 Lapua) for trajectory, effective range, and recoil with modern ballistic software available free online from shooterscalculator.com. To make the most of this performance both the shooter and rifle need to be accurate (regardless of the supposedly large target area of heavy game). Average Energy: 5696. Weatherby Mark V action. High gloss Turkish walnut stock. As a long range bullet for large bodied deer and antelope the Speer is simply outstanding down to 1800fps. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a .30 caliber, belted, bottle-necked rifle cartridge. Matte blued metalwork. Recoil comes up in .378 Weatherby discussions. Right hand only. In 1996 Weatherby responded to this trend by chambering their Mark V rifle for the huge .30-378 Belted Magnum. Matte blued metalwork. It derives from the case for the .416 Rigby (right). 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