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 http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti...m.asp?Item=122313237 This rifle has caught my eye on Gunbroker. It is an older American made 378. It appears to not have a brake, which I don't care for anyway. The seller says it appears unfired, and is asking around $2300 for it. Anything peculiarities I should look for in an American made Weatherby? | ||
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I like the wood on that gun. The price is what you would pay for a new one though. Since its on GB can you try to pick it up cheaper? The starting bid was 1500. Or is that just a teaser. I thought all American made 378's had breaks but I am not all that knowledgeable on these things. I have shot one with full power loads without the break and it was fun to say the least. Good luck I hope you get her she's a beauty WOODY Everyone is allowed an opinion, even if its wrong. | |||
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You can buy a new American Made .378 for less than $2300. If it doesn't have a brake it's either old or it's a custom ordered piece. | |||
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As has been said, a new one would cost you about the same or less. The new ones do have the muzzle brake that is removeable but is nice to have for an extended shooting session. For those who like classic lines, it will detract from the appearance whether it's on or off. All that said, the older US made are still fine rifles. Ken.... "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they are ignorant, but that they know so much that isn't so. " - Ronald Reagan | |||
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Thanks for the opinions, guys. I am going to try to get some better pictures from the guy, especially the front of the barrel. I've seen WBY's with the integral front brake, and the swiss cheese effect looks absolutely horrible. I do like the lines of the rifle, though. | |||
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Understand that my experience with these rifles comes from a 338-378 weighing in at about 10.25 lbs. I'm not a particularly big guy and have shot it many times without the brake. Only once from the bench and it was a handful. Off hand or another standing position it is quite manageable however. According to several sources the recoil is between 52 and 55 lbs whereas the 378 is roughly 72 lbs. Just food for thought. No matter which way you go (brake or not brake) a scope with good eye relief is essential. Like you I like the lines of these rifles. Some do and some don't. Mine is an Accumark and with the muzzle brake it just looks plain mean. On a nice walnut stocked blue barrel, I'd have to look for awhile to decide if I like the looks of the brake. The pendleton type brake (drilled holes in the muzzle end of the barrel) I'm not particularly fond of but that's just my opinion. I've only seen one big bore with the brake and it was a Deluxe in 460. I didn't have much time to look but I think it looked okay with the brake. If I were to be spending the money I would have to decide if I liked it or not. Yes, they do come off but then you have a protector ring you screw on which will take away some of the "clean lines". Your choice, have fun with your decision. Ken.... "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they are ignorant, but that they know so much that isn't so. " - Ronald Reagan | |||
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AK, I have one in .270 WBY that was made by SACO Defense. My wife bought it for me as a gift when they first brought production back to the States. Quality and workmanship is outstanding on it. Cheers, Andy | |||
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The gun is very nice...but...and I'm not recoil shy...the 378 kicks like a pi$$ed off....no...a rabid, pi$$ed off mule! But if that doesn't bother you....go for it. Gary DRSS NRA Lifer SCI DSC | |||
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I missed buying this exact rifle. I had a choice of a FN Browning .458 Winchester Magnum or a .378 Weatherby Magnum and took the FN because of safari needs. The one I missed was 1400 USD about 4 years ago. WOW, what a rifle. | |||
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I'll agree with that. A friend of mine has a the same rifle. The combination of the stock design and the recoil velocity from stuffing that much powder behind a 300 gr bullet kicks the living shit out of you. Both my .450 Dakota and my Lott are more pleasant to shoot. It'll get the job done though. | |||
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Damn I want this gun, but it's getting a little late in the auction and the presenter has not answered my email questions yet - so this one may slide. Regarding recoil - I practice downloaded with my thumpers, as it doesn't make much sense to absolutely punish yourself at the bench. That being said, I sort of enjoy the post car-wreck feeling after shooting 20-30 rounds of 458Lott. Maybe it's an endorphin thing. I have never been bothered all that much by the recoil in the field - the adrenaline I'm sure has something to do with that. | |||
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A 378 Weatherby rifle without a brake hurt me more than any gun I have ever fired up through 450 Dakotas. Recoil is fast and sharp to the point of being painful. The only thing I think might be worse is a 416 Weatherby without a brake. I have a friend that hunts all over the world and all he uses is his 378. He does, however, have a brake on it. | |||
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That looks like a Japanese model, not U.S Over priced by about $800. You would be far better off buying a new one with the Accubrake. | |||
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I agree. I still put in a bid of 1500 - who knows? | |||
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Hi All, New member here, just wanted to add something to the post. It's too bad about the auction Akalinin, the Mark V is a beautiful rifle. I have one in 416. It is a bit high however, there is a local shop in Athens GA that had a Mark V in 378 for $1600 I believe the last time I was there. On the recoil note the 378 and 416 are brutal recoiling rifles without the break on them. My 416 does have the factory Accubrake and I removed it exactly ONCE. Of course the noise from the break has always bothered me more that the recoil. I recently got a chance to shoot a friend's 378 that is magna ported, this rifle to me was very pleasant to shoot. The noise wasn't anywhere near what it is with my 416 and the Accu Brake, the magna porting went a long way to tame the recoil of the 378. It has me thinking about magna porting my 416. Just my 2 cents worth. Cheers, Sam | |||
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I have mentioned this before, I guess I'm not as sensitive as some people when it comes to recoil.I really enjoy shooting my 378 Mk V, I have loaded and shot 260 gr up to 350 gr bullets in this rifle and yes the recoil is big but I would say it won't kick the sh!!t out of you. To each his own, I use the break for benchwork but will not hunt with it again, muzzle break is very loud. Just my 2 cents. You don't have to be the best shot....Just the last shot. | |||
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Well, I have to say that the best 378 I have fired was a A-square. Like it or not the stock design sucks up alot of the recoil and the broad comb is easy on the cheek. My 378 build project will have a asquare coil check type stock and might be mag-n-ported too. Ed DRSS Member | |||
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It seems that for $2300 you get something that has more of an heirloom quality to it that will retain or improve it's value faster than a Weatherby. | |||
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