378 Weatherby Magnum
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alberta boy
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I've never owned one , but did put about 9 rounds through a friends 378 . It may have been due to stock design , but it was probably one of the nastiest recoiling rifles I've ever shot . To put it in perspective , I've owned and shot a number of rifles chambered for 375 H&H up to 458 WM and didn't find the recoil excessive in any of them . Others may have a different opinion because , as I said , I think it was more of a rifle that didn't fit than recoil .
That being said , I did build a 375 Weatherby on a Sako action years ago that I really liked . As I look back , I don't think I gained much over the H&H , it was more of a phase than anything lol. The 378 is a very powerful round , but personally , if I were going for a more powerful round than the 375 H&H , I'd go up in bore diameter and bullet weight instead of velocity ( I do like 416's ) IMHO
AB
That being said , I did build a 375 Weatherby on a Sako action years ago that I really liked . As I look back , I don't think I gained much over the H&H , it was more of a phase than anything lol. The 378 is a very powerful round , but personally , if I were going for a more powerful round than the 375 H&H , I'd go up in bore diameter and bullet weight instead of velocity ( I do like 416's ) IMHO
AB
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alberta boy
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Everyone has advised me not to, so I did. I bought one. What does that say about me?I've just had a course of spinal manipulation, I guess I best make appointments for the next.
Atta boy , let us know how it shoots . One thing , put good glass on it , they have a reputation for chewing up optics .
Good shooting AB
Everyone has advised me not to, so I did. I bought one. What does that say about me?
Good for you. You obviously had an 'itch' that needed 'scratching' and life is too short not to. Have fun.
Yorkie.
6pt-sika
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I've shot a couple Weatherby's in 30-378 and 338-378 but not the 378 .
Also got about 20 pieces of 378 brass and necked it down to a few other calibers . For some reason I had thoughts of a 264-378 but now Nosler's brought out their 26 Nosler so that kinda kills that idea .
Also got about 20 pieces of 378 brass and necked it down to a few other calibers . For some reason I had thoughts of a 264-378 but now Nosler's brought out their 26 Nosler so that kinda kills that idea .
375win
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It's funny, whilst looking for info on the 378 I found two articles on the old "Eargesplitten Loudenboomer". I want one just for the look on people's face when they ask "What's that then mate?"
375win
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It's wearing a 6x42 and I shall keep that on for the time being - once it has printed a firm pattern on my forehead I might think about changing
375win
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How much does the 26 Nosler improve on the 264WinMag I wonder?
I know someone who's got one and it is a truly spiteful thing to shoot. A good round though if you've got what it takes to get the best out of it. Comparatively flat shooting with excellent long range accuracy for dangerous game round. I'm told African PHs groan when they hear a client's got one of these because it usually means they'll be covering the backside of a gun-shy flincher who couldn't hit a cows bottom with a shovel. Which is not what you need when you've got a displeased cape buffalo on your hands.
I'm no expert but I'd have a .416 Rigby any day. Far more civilised to shoot with excellent accuracy for such a big round and readily available ammo in most countries.
I'm no expert but I'd have a .416 Rigby any day. Far more civilised to shoot with excellent accuracy for such a big round and readily available ammo in most countries.
6pt-sika
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Nosler is claiming 3400 FPS from a 26" barrel with 130 grainers . My own Ruger #1B 264 Win Mag with a 26" barrel and 130's only clocks 3000 FPS .
6pt-sika
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I load for the 416 Ribgy and the 416 Rem Mag . I like them both , but if I had to choose between the two I'd go with the 416 Rem Mag . Brass is easier to get and less costly .
375win
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I have two boxes of the original 1960's Weatherby factory loading. These are apparently really vile as Roy Weatherby insisted going "whole hog"; also the jackets on these bullets were too thin to deal with the force generated. Hence I have bought a set of dies and getting some brass. Bullet diameter is 375 so no lack of good bullets. I aim to start off with a mild 375 H&H type loading and then move up gradually. Finally I am thinking of putting one of these HardCore on to reduce the bite and the bark
I might just give one factory round a go....just to see.
Hj 6pt.
Craig Boddington tested the 26 Nosler in Guns and Ammo Magazine. From the 26" Barrel of the Nosler M48 Rifle using some Nosler Ammo he claims 3425fps with a 140 grain Bullet! That is serious performance!
Yorkie.
I have two boxes of the original 1960's Weatherby factory loading. These are apparently really vile as Roy Weatherby insisted going "whole hog"; also the jackets on these bullets were too thin to deal with the force generated. Hence I have bought a set of dies and getting some brass. Bullet diameter is 375 so no lack of good bullets. I aim to start off with a mild 375 H&H type loading and then move up gradually. Finally I am thinking of putting one of these HardCore on to reduce the bite and the bark
I might just give one factory round a go....just to see.
Isn’t that a bit like having a classic Ferrari and putting ** petrol in it?
K
375win
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I'll start off with diesel, see how much it coughs....
375win
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You'll need a decent bullet to get the terminal at those sorts of speeds.
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