Who out there has a .30-378 Weatherby Magnum and what do you think about it? Does it live up to the hype?

WLA

Depends on what version of hype you buy into ?

It will " Reach Out " and touch something with power left .

I like mine , how ever it's not an everyday shooter in my book .Then neither is my .375 or .338 Laupa Mag .

Shoot Straight Know Your Target . ...

If you either can handle kick, or the noise of a muzzle brake, yes. You also need to reload. High BC bullets are needed for long range, not the usual factory soft points.

Mine isn't the 30-378 but the 338-378 and I love the thing... Using both the Barnes TSX and MRX bullets it shoots very accurately and has MORE then enough power at long ranges ... I've shot it with and without the brake... I don't think I would want a lengthy range session without the brake as it is mmmm "spirited" ... If you are talking a Weatherby rifle, the factory Accubrake is 1) very efficient and 2) not too noisy compared to w/o the brake... After all, you are burning 104 to 120 grains of powder ...

Ken....

I'll almost bet that if ya have to ask, ya don't need one.

ouch - my ears

They are not for me...loud, heavy recoil, and too heavy to pack around..but I am a little on the aged side, a young man short on brains would probably get along just fine with one.

I have 2 30/378.s in sako trgs. both are 0.5 MOA out of the box. I have taken the barrel ofF one, and am saving it once the other gets shot out ( doesnt take too long if you shoot regularly). it is being rebarrelled to 338 lapua.
Frankly, I dont know what the 30=378 can do that my 300 wby cannot. I hate muzze breaks, and without one it is difficult for me to shoot REALLY ACCURATELY, mainly because of the muzzle blast. Its a good caliber if your hunting doesnt require a lot of walking, otherwise choose a 33 wby

My father and I both have Mark V's that were originally chambered in 30/378. After I shot mine for a couple of years I just got too sick of the noise and blast from the brake. Recoil was no problem however. I elected to have Shilen put a 29" barrel on in 338/378 instead, sans brake. It's heavy, about 12.5's, but it's not unbearable. It's not what you'd call a "brush gun". My father was so impressed with my rig that he had his rebarreled as well. For me, the 338 is a better bullet than the 30, especially with the selection available nowadays. HOWEVER! If I had it to do over again, with the current selection of big magnums available, I'd go with a 300 RUM or a 338/300 RUM. Plenty of gun, plus you don't have to bear the brunt of the ridiculously expensive brass or factory ammo. You can also get it in a rifle like a Remington 700 that wont break the bank, and has lots of aftermarket availability.

Anyway, that's both sides of the coin for you. Hope it helps.

Friend of mine, here in Oz had one and loved the thing. Used to shoot scrub bulls with it.

For my money you are better off with a 300RUM (or the improved version the 300 Tomahawk) or 338 RUM.......cheaper to run, works on a REM 700 or clone, lots more stuff to hang off it, Jewell triggers etc, just easier.

Despite my "handle" I shoot a 338 RUM in preference to the big WBY.............

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Originally posted by Blair338/378:
Despite my "handle" I shoot a 338 RUM in preference to the big WBY.............

That cuz you're a wuss Blair ..

Just messing with you mate...

Ken....