Hopefully this will prove to be a very reliable projectile and especially well suited to the .378 Weatherby. Designed to replace the 375 Weatherby Magnum, deep penetration and bone smashing power are the calling cards of the 378. The .416 Weatherby Magnum has been standardized by both the CIP and SAAMI. Griptonite stock with tungsten Cerakote barrel and action. Available in 12 and 20ga., and a 22" barrel. Building firearms for over 75 years, Weatherby strives to develop innovative products that help our customers achieve their dreams. 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. The 30-378 is capable of 4000fps with extreme accuracy. Available in 12ga., 3" chambering. Some African countries made you use a .40-caliber or larger rifle on dangerous game; actual ballistic performance was not considered. The TSX performs admirably when used in this manner and really brings the .378 into its own. Minnesota. The previous Hornady iterations of the dangerous game bullet were not all that well suited to impact velocities above 2900fps. 30-378 ballistics. Available in 11 calibers. The 300 grain Gameking was designed to cope with .378 velocities. Having said this, those who wish to use Woodleigh bullets on game weighing no more than 450kg (1000lb) will find that the 300 grain round nose produces immense trauma and is the more versatile where game weights vary by a good deal. As game weights go above 900kg (or 2000lb) the weight of the animal can overcome the ability of the bullet to produce hydrostatic shock. 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. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. 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. 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). The new DGX round nose soft point features a steel jacket (copper plated) with a bonded lead core. I use my .300 more than any other caliber, but nothing compares to the .30-.378 on hunts that I expect longer shots. 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. Raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock. Right hand only. Norma Ballistics - Weather Settings Norma Ballistics - Settings and handling Biathlon Show all Biathlon . Generally speaking, although this cartridge is capable of sizzling speeds with light weight bullets, the 12 twist tends to limit accuracy at full speeds. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. looking at load data and velocity the 338-378 seems to vary a lot. Matte-finished metalwork and stock. From a muzzle velocity of 3000fps the 300 Gameking breaks 1800fps at around 675 yards. Griptonite synthetic stock. When Life is on the line. [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). Elastomer stock. #3. Not all the same bullets but these were the only ones in this . Tungsten Cerakote metalwork. Graphite black Cerakote. The Talon is equipped with a carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. Joseph VonBenedikt is with Joel Hodgdon to talk about the improved accuracy and long-range potential of the already reliable Core-Lokt ammo line. Grandchildren are using it now and arguing about who is going to get it when I am gone. As for the heavy loads, it is most certainly worth pursuing full power provided such loads are safe and also temperature stable. This power level is not necessary for hunting large bodied game out to ordinary ranges but is there for the taking. Comes with factory muzzle brake. With 165 to 180 grain bullets driven at 3400 to 3500fps the .30-378 continues to place excessive strain on most projectile designs when used at close to moderate ranges - depending on body weights encountered. The .378 Weatherby Magnum dates to 1953, when Roy Weatherby sought a significant power improvement over the .375 Holland & Holland and the .375 Weatherby. Available in 12 and 20ga., 26 and 28" barrels. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. The .460 shoots everything well, and most loads extraordinarily. When released to the public, it is intended for the hunting of all the big game species of North America, Asia and Africa, save dangerous game. .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 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. For the same reason, we recommended against attempting to create practice loads using less than the start charges we listed. 30-378 Weatherby Mag 220 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter. The resulting case held a greater volume than any previous commercial cartridge. In this video I compare the two king of velocities in their respective caliber. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1G7xXag. As a long range bullet for large bodied deer and antelope the Speer is simply outstanding down to 1800fps. Weatherby Mark V action. [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. That means it is a whopping big cartridge case. Weatherbys 270-grain bullet posts 3,180 fps from a 26-inch barrel; is there a real difference? 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. In my many years of hunting, Ive never shot at an animal that that didnt come home with me. 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 heavier the bullet and the further away we can be above an impact velocity of 2600fps the more noticeable this becomes. But with a BC of only .429 this can be difficult in higher winds. In 2004 the highest average velocity we achieved from our 24-inch Krieger test barrel was 2,996 fps, fueled by 115 grains of IMR 7828. $75.00. Earl Chronister, shooting a .30-378 Weatherby Magnum shot the first ever ten shot 10X with the first nine shot to 3.125 inches and the tenth flyer for an overall group of 4.375 inches. 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. Speed and Energy are figured out using an average of all the known cartridges. FDE and graphite black Cerakote. Monte Carlo polymer stock in Badlands Approach camo pattern. It is the most powerful - in terms of energy - .30 caliber production cartridge available. Showing 1-12 of 249 results Norma Range & Training - 7.6239 Tactical FMJ 124 Gr. 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. Right hand only. I have taken whitetail, mule deer, elk and moose with 180 gr Accubond from 15yds ( moose) to 1013 yds elk. Matte-finished metalwork and stock. Right hand only. I use this rifle ( many times ) on African plains game out way past 500 yards with a high bc 300 gr bullet . Adjustable carbon fiber stock. Burnt bronze Cerakote. The 235 TSX has a relatively low BC of .270. Flat dark earth Cerakote. The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most popular home defense shotguns on the market. 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. Available in 14 calibers. Left and right hand options. This can be used in the same manner as the Sierra 250 grain bullet. It is based on the belted .378 Wby. My current favorite is my Mark V Accumark in .30-378. Available in 12 calibers. Keith and Thomson are Elmer Keith and R.W. Barrel length, accuracy and ballistics. Available in 12 and 20ga. Thread starter danacobb; Start date Apr 25, 2004; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member . Available in 13 calibers. Available in 11 calibers. The Weatherby version was roughly a 43 percent volume increase over the H&H. Those who put BC ahead of killing take note: hitting and killing are two different things. 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. Multiple camo patters available. Bolt has normal wear marks. I went with a .300 weatherby mag. Right hand only. bullets and others seem to stick around the same as 338 lapua. 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. Available in 12ga., 3" chambering. Mag. But do you know how to properly use them? Bullet 225 Grain Barnes TTSX 250 Grain Nosler Partition 225 Grain Barnes TSX 262 Grain Hammer Custom Clear Available in 12 calibers. As a young wildcatter, he revolutionized the industry with his fast, hard-hitting loads that were dead-on accurate. Stainless with graphite black Cerakote. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1550 Yellowtail Dr. Sheridan, WY 82801 ph: 307.675.7840 Contact Us. Additional Information. Woodleigh produce both round nose and protected point Weldcore projectile designs. [4] The cartridge was created by necking down the .378 Weatherby Magnum to accept a .308in (7.8mm) diameter bullet. 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. Available in 10 calibers. [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. FDE and graphite black Cerakote. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 1550 Yellowtail Dr. Under ideal conditions, I would normally wait for a true quartering on shot and aim at point B, the joint intersecting the humerus and scapula. 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). Still, measuring unfired cases at a point 0.275 inch ahead of the base shows the Rigby body diameter is only 0.003 to 0.004 inch larger than the Weatherby. Right hand only. 378 WEATHERBY MAGNUM Trust no other. It has happened with other cartridges that were developed before sufficiently slow propellants were available that could take advantage of the case capacity. Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. Classic steel Weatherby Mark V action. Monte Carlo fiberglass stock with FDE speckle pattern and Weatherby Mark V action. Right hand only. Ive truly been a Weatherby man for life, and its been a very good life! Matte finish. 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 . Sheridan, WY 82801 Great condition, there is a small scratch on the bolt handle (see pics), otherwise blemish free. 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