Hammond rifles and H-S Precision were among the several custom gun manufacturers who chambered and built rifles long before Weatherby got around to releasing the rifle to the public. Cobalt and graphite black Cerakote. After creating the .375 Weatherby Magnum in 1944 Roy Weatherby eventually formed the opinion that his .375 was under powered. During tests it was found that the current primers of the day could not reliably ignite the massive powder charges exceeding 100 grains. You save $37.50. Ballistics and Drop for the .378 Weatherby Magnum. They ranked the .378 high on their ouch-o-meters.. Mag. 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. Available in 13 calibers. Contact Us. [5], The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum utilizes the .378 Weatherby Magnum as a parent cartridge. Right hand only. 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. Right hand only. Unfortunately the traditional Mk V stock tends to accentuate felt recoil. Shoot, reload and get back on target. 30-378 is flat shooting hard hitting . Right hand only. Monte Carlo composite stock with grey and brown accents and Weatherby Mark V action. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. This will, over the coming weeks and months, be incorporated into the Weatherby line up, replacing the previous unbonded round nose soft point. Reintroduced as a Weatherby production cartridge in 1996. Monte Carlo polymer stock with tan & green accents. Discuss this article or ask a question on the forum here Weatherby Mark V action. Between 2600 and 2200fps (450 yards) the Speer produces clean but sometimes delayed kills on light framed game animals depending on shot placement. Available in 6 calibers. Jun 18, 2008. Spiral fluted Weatherby Mark V action. Weatherby Mark V action. 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. Available in 5 calibers. When I was looking at this round I decided against it due to other rounds be plenty capable without the expense or thumb. 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. Spiral fluted Weatherby Mark V action. The 250 grain Gameking can normally handle heavier body weights but when loaded well over 3000fps there is a risk of shallow penetration. Having said this, best results are obtained at impact velocities over 2400fps. Average Energy: 5696. The fact that the .378 could churn up 1,000 ft-lbs greater energy than the .458 Winchester Magnum made no impression on the bureaucrats. Impact Guns . The previous Hornady iterations of the dangerous game bullet were not all that well suited to impact velocities above 2900fps. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum was able to attain over 5,000ft/s (1,500m/s). Griptonite synthetic stock. When I compare those 1964 values to numbers for the .375 H&H, a one-third greater muzzle energy is a stunning increase, even considering the shorter 24-inch H&H test barrel. [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). The 235 grain Speer Hotcor can be put to good use in the 378. Accubrake ST installed on larger calibers. Tungsten and graphite black Cerakote. Great condition, there is a small scratch on the bolt handle (see pics), otherwise blemish free. Hope you enjoy the video! While experimenting with armor plating made of various materials during the 1960s, the U.S. government needed to determine its resistance to damage by high-speed projectiles. Tungsten Cerakote. Right hand only. Hopefully this will prove to be a very reliable projectile and especially well suited to the .378 Weatherby. This cartridge was also used as Weatherbys base for the design of the .460 Weatherby. Right hand only. Lost your password? Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Looking at my 2010 Weatherby catalog: 300 Wby 200 Partition is 9.8 in low at 400 yds with a 300 yd 0. 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. Available in 10 calibers. Every rifle maker offers a model chambered in it and unlike the Weatherby, Nosler, and RUM, ammunition is available anywhere in the world. I have been trying to purchase Weatherby 30-378 130 grain TTSX ammo for months. .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. Available in 11 calibers. Dimensions. Left and right hand options. Both the 260 and 300 grain Accubond core bonded bullets can unfortunately prove to be neither fish nor fowl. Average FPS: 3011. Left and right hand options. [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. Available in 11 calibers. Right hand only. The Weatherby version was roughly a 43 percent volume increase over the H&H. Left and right hand options. If hunting heavy game, get close and aim small, keeping shots well forwards as a means to maximize energy. Stay up-to-date on exciting content as well as updates on new products, promotions, and much more. [6] In the meantime, the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum had gone on to set world records in 1,000 yards (910m) benchrest competitions. 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. This means that the speed and energy will vary from cartridge manufacturer to manufacturer. Four-way adjustable comb. Another Weatherby wildcat, first developed in the 1960s. 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). Matte finish. Brass for the .300 Norma Magnum is available from Midway USA . Available in 14 calibers. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Lightweight titanium Weatherby Mark V action. The 300 grain Gameking was designed to cope with .378 velocities. Coyote tan and graphite black Cerakote. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. Required fields are marked *. High gloss finished, walnut stock. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady Precision Hunter factory loaded ammunition. But with a BC of only .429 this can be difficult in higher winds. Available in 11 calibers. MSRP: $112.50. The TSX performs admirably when used in this manner and really brings the .378 into its own. Matte blued metalwork. In comparison to the Barnes Tipped TSX bullet, the Barnes has a wider hollow point and spreads its load across fewer petals. All Rights Reserved. Right hand only. Available in 15 calibers. Furthermore, by deliberately stalking in close we can put the increased power of the .378 to use in a meaningful and measurable manner. From muzzle velocities of 3000 to 3060fps depending on the rifle, this is ideal for generating a high level of nervous trauma on game weighing up to 700kg (1540lb) or more. Tac gray and graphite black Cerakote. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. Burnt bronze and graphite black Cerakote. Flat Dark Earth Cerakote. Your email address will not be published. Available in 13 calibers. In this video I compare the two king of velocities in their respective caliber. Multiple camo patters available. Available in 4 calibers. Left and right hand options. Available in 12ga., 3" and 3.5" chamberings. 270 Grain Barnes TSX, 270 Hornady Interlock, 300 Grain Hornady DGX, 300 Grain Hornady DGS, Shawn (verified owner) November 8, 2022. Mark V Accumark rifles are supplied with #3 barrels in all available calibers, which range from .240 Wby. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Sniper's Hide has been offering informational . For Speer #14 my team opted not to show the popular Speer 235-grain semi-spitzer SP for two reasons. This is an outstanding bullet when used in the .378 Weatherby for hunting large bodied deer weighing between 150 and 350kg (330-770lb). Graphite black Cerakote. My current favorite is my Mark V Accumark in .30-378. The heavy Barnes bullets are designed for large, tough game. Readers are also asked to avoid any magical high weight retention bullets that supposedly dump maximum energy yet retain 100% weight, defying physics without a shred of common sense. It was neither an oversight nor a lack of trying. The .378 Weatherby Magnum (center) greatly exceeds .375 H&H (left) power. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. Griptonite stock with tungsten Cerakote barrel and action. The 378 Wby has the punch of a 500 NE and the trajectory of a 300 Win mag. Weatherby claims a muzzle velocity (MV) of 3150 fps with a 270 grain Barnes X-Bullet and 2925 fps with a 300 grain FMJ bullet in a 26" test barrel. 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 . Those who wish to hunt Brown bear weighing less than 450kg may find that the 300 grain Partition offers an excellent balance of wounding versus penetration. Additional Information. Redding 30-378 Weatherby Mag Neck Sizing Dies. Available in 11 calibers. The .378 Weatherby cannot be fireformed from existing case designs (apart from the .460 Weatherby). Stainless with graphite black Cerakote. 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. Owners of .378 (and RUM) rifles are advised to select stouter protected point available in 235, 270, 300 and 350 grain weights. Please leave your valid email address below. Patriot brown and graphite black Cerakote. 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 cartridge held the world record for accuracy at 1,000 yards (910m) for over thirty years. By Layne Simpson. Available in 14 calibers. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Subscriber Services. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 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. Right hand only. Available in 13 calibers. A quick mention of caution must also go to the one load produced by Nosler featuring their 260 grain Accubond bullet at an advertised 3100fps. More information on this subject can be found in The Practical Guide To Long Range Hunting Cartridges. Graphite black Cerakote. All are generally true to or within an acceptable range of their stated velocities. This is my ultimate hunting experience ever !! Bullet 270 Grain Barnes TSX 270 Hornady Interlock 300 Grain Hornady DGX Clear SKU: 378 Category: Cartridges Tag: updated Share Reloading data for 30-378 Weatherby Magnum. Given factory ammunition, Weatherby guarantees 1.5 MOA accuracy from their Weatherby Mark V action rifles and sub-MOA (.99 MOA or better) accuracy from their Range Certified line of rifles and Vanguard rifle lines. Stay up-to-date on exciting content as well as updates on new products, promotions, and much more. [13], Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing, Any Shot You Want, The A-Square Handloading Manual, pp. Elastomer stock. The resulting case held a greater volume than any previous commercial cartridge. These are the .330 Dakota, .340 Weatherby, .338 Remington Ultra Mag, .338 Lapua Magnum and .338-378 Weatherby. Tungsten and graphite black Cerakote. Burnt bronze Cerakote. Available in 14 calibers. I have retired my 300 Winch Mag and 375 H&H, for there is No-Need for them! 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. For my own part, I am glad the two brands are not identical as each offer unique performance. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26" and 28" barrels. Carbon fiber stock. Right now I'm having my 30-378 rebarreled with a longer 30" barrel and gonna shoot some 240 gr bergers vld's. I love the 30-378 though and look forward to some real long range hunting. Save Search. 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. Matte blued metalwork. Treat this with absolute caution. 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. A World Record Attempt and everyone is out at the range shooting and practicing. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum. Available in 12 and 20ga., 3" chambering. Raised Monte Carlo Boyds Nutmeg Laminate stock. We will inform you when the product arrives in stock. Left and right hand options. bullets and others seem to stick around the same as 338 lapua. To achieve consistency Federal designed the No.215 Magnum primer specifically for the Weatherby magnum. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. Available in 14 calibers. FILTER Category Ammunition Rifle Ammo .17 Hornet .17 Remington .17 Remington Fireball .204 Ruger .218 Bee .22 Creedmoor .22 Hornet .22 Nosler .22-250 Remington .220 Swift .221 Fireball .222 Remington .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO . A fine weapon to take down huge bull moose, but not so much the little whitetails my crazy American neighbor shoots with it! Weatherby has been a manufacture of premiere products for over 75 years. Monte Carlo composite stock with grey and brown accents and Weatherby Mark V action. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. This isn't your grandpa's muzzleloading system. N/A. Monte Carlo polymer stock with gray & brown accents. 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. Carbon fiber barrel. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Weatherby Mark V action. 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. Id say so. . Nevertheless, they can work very well. It derives from the case for the .416 Rigby (right). Woodleigh produce both round nose and protected point Weldcore projectile designs. Available in 12 calibers. High gloss finished, walnut stock. Amazing long range rifle. Find in-stock .378 Weatherby Mag ammunition at the best prices.FAST. Weatherby has been a manufacture of premiere products for over 75 years. The .30-378 was originally designed by Roy Weatherby as an anti-personnel/anti-materiel military cartridge for a government contract. 30-378 Wby 200 Partition is 9.1 low at 400 with a 300 yd 0. Left and right hand options. 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. This can be used in the same manner as the Sierra 250 grain bullet. Available in 5 calibers. But when used on potentially dangerous animals it can be best to consider 450kg (1000lb) as a maximum body weight. Its hard to say which is correct because the two cartridge drawings dont use the same reference dimensions. Available in 12 and 20ga., 3.5" chambering. 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. Norma Ballistics - Weather Settings Norma Ballistics - Settings and handling Biathlon Show all Biathlon . As an example of stock design the CZ action can be mated to a Bell and Carlson Varmint stock. Available in 12 and 20ga. That 9.5% more capacity does translate into faster speeds. Truing: 5 data drop points instead of 1 (user can decide to use 1 or all 5). Modify Search. Burnt bronze Cerakote. My favorite rifle, It is the what ever walks on this planet cartridge, Your email address will not be published. Right hand only. And, with a 270 grain bullet the .378 Weatherby generates as much as 6062 foot pound of energy. The ballistics figures are from Ammo & Ballistics, Fourth Edition by Bob Forker. 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. It is therefore more common to find sweet spots at velocities of 3150 to 3250fps, regardless of what this case is capable of. From a muzzle velocity of 3000fps the 300 Gameking breaks 1800fps at around 675 yards. At Norma Shooting, we offer a wide selection of our premium ammunition for sale. Available in 7 calibers. As a long range bullet for large bodied deer and antelope the Speer is simply outstanding down to 1800fps. Weatherby will offer four different loads to start. Ruger MAX-9 9mm Micro-Sized High-Capacity Pistol: Review, Franchi Momentum Elite Bolt-Action Rifle in Varmint Configurations, Savage Model 110 Timberline 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle: Full Review, .458 Winchester Magnum History: The Complete Story, SIG Sauer P365 Pistol Now Offered in .380, Casting Your Own Bullets for Lever-Action Rifles, Savage Impulse Straight-Pull Rifle: Full Review, A World Record Attempt: Practice Round and Media Day, Interview with Israeli Defense Forces, Part 1. Rated 4.86 . I think the bullet field dresses whatever is left of it! Left and right hand options. Since 1955, the 378 has become one of the worlds most popular cartridges for the largest of big game animals. The .223 has great external ballistics and very little drop allowing this round to be accurate . The 338/378 has 2000ft/lbs of energy at 1000 yards and 1000 ft/lbs at one land mile with. Four-way adjustable comb. 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 . Never hesitate to purchase a model and trust its consistency and performance. 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! Can newer propellants increase performance? We found the 235-grain bullet was simply too light for the .378s volume, although the tough 250-grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw SP made the cut. 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. The new cartridge was named the .378 Weatherby Magnum and was introduced to the public as a Weatherby proprietary cartridge in 1953. 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. 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). In any case, this is a very spectacular killer of lean to medium sized game when used in the .378 Weatherby. Graphite Black Cerakote. Available in 14 calibers. 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. If its not available at Weatherby.com, theres a problem. That brought 285-grain handloads closer to 270-grain factory ammo. The other reason was ballistic consistency. Available in 20 ga. Weatherby has been a manufacture of premiere products for over 75 years. To say otherwise only highlights the inexperience of the hunter. Matte finished metalwork. The .30-378 WM was introduced in 1996 by narrowing the neck of the .378 WM. Home / Ammunition / Cartridges / 30-378 Weatherby Magnum. Luckily I purchased five boxes of ammo with gun (when ammo was $15 cheaper) and still have 3+ boxes left after LRH used 14 rounds to set up rifle, 6 on deer and the rest for practice. Thread starter danacobb; Start date Apr 25, 2004; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member . *Casing image above is an artist rendering and not a real photo of .378 Weatherby Magnum Ballistics cartridge. Coyote Tan and graphite black Cerakote. Available in 17 calibers. Remember me For large game weighing up to 450kg (1000lb), consider 2200fps as the cut-off point. Login / Join. 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. 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. These .338 "super magnum" cartridges achieve marginally better ballistic performance than the .338 Winchester Magnum, but with . Speer bullets include the 235 grain semi spitzer Hotcor, the 270 grain BTSP and the 285 grain Grand Slam. Adjustable carbon fiber stock. Matte finished metalwork and walnut stock. Monte Carlo polymer stock in Badlands Approach camo pattern. Some hunters on the North American continent employ the .378 for American elk, brown bears, and polar bear . Peak44 Bastion carbon fiber stock. We show you how. Matte-finished metalwork and stock. 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. Most fell nearly where shot, none took over a few steps! The .378 case looks much like a belted version of the .416 Rigby case, on which it was based. Elastomer stock. But alas, on dangerous game the Woodleigh does not have the same level of reliability that can be derived from a homogenous bullet design. Initially a wildcat cartridge developed by Roy Weatherby in 1959 at the request of the United States Army. . The group pictured at the bottom is a 500 grain TSX seated long at 2,640 FPS. That means it is a whopping big cartridge case. Monte Carlo polymer stock in First Lite Fusion camo pattern. Calculations were corrected to standard temperature (59F/15C) and pressure (29.92 . Weatherby Mark V action. Right hand only. Below 2200fps and through to 1800fps (680 yards) shots must be kept well forwards in order to ensure clean killing. Tactical Grey Cerakote. The two Partition bullets can each be put to good use in the .378 Weatherby. Available in 5 calibers. Ultra-high velocity, magnum ammunition is how Roy Weatherby got started in the 1940s. Unfortunately, we could not get enough .378 Weatherby empty cases to do the tests before our press date. Available in 12 calibers. FDE and graphite black Cerakote. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. 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