Me, My Truck and my 416WBY

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10 August 2007, 04:28

Big Bore Boar Hunter

And here I thought maybe you layed the rifle on the hood and pulled the trigger! The 416 wby is an awe inspiring (not to mention pain inspiring) round. I have heard that lions actually understand the words 416 and weatherby and often cease any hostilities and lay down in submission at the mere sight of it. (Again, to those who know who they are, don't take this too seriously)

John

10 August 2007, 05:34

beartooth

quote:
Originally posted by Big Bore Boar Hunter:
And here I thought maybe you layed the rifle on the hood and pulled the trigger! The 416 wby is an awe inspiring (not to mention pain inspiring) round. I have heard that lions actually understand the words 416 and weatherby and often cease any hostilities and lay down in submission at the mere sight of it. (Again, to those who know who they are, don't take this too seriously)

John

Well there is no doubt that it will put down what ever it hits.

10 August 2007, 09:46

BaDonkaDonk

Nice looking rifle, the wood on these big weatherby's is awesome. What optics are you using? Recoil on these big boys aren't that bad.

You don't have to be the best shot....Just the last shot.

10 August 2007, 16:24

beartooth

quote:
Originally posted by BaDonkaDonk:
Nice looking rifle, the wood on these big weatherby's is awesome. What optics are you using? Recoil on these big boys aren't that bad.

I ues a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36mm with wide duplex for quick acquiring of target up close and allows me to take med to long shots on none dangerous game. My 416WBY has a muzzle brake taking up 53% of recoil, like shooting a 300WBY with no brake.

10 August 2007, 21:45

Heat

Heck beartooh, even if you miss the BOOM will probably cause them to have a heartattack

At least that's what I'm figuring for this year's elk hunt with my 338-378

...

Ken....

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10 August 2007, 23:28

.366torque

Nice set up, just a word of caution. If you're going to shoot off of the hood, make sure the window has NO ROCK CHIPS!!

15 August 2007, 01:22

beartooth

quote:
Originally posted by Heat:
Heck beartooh, even if you miss the BOOM will probably cause them to have a heartattack

At least that's what I'm figuring for this year's elk hunt with my 338-378 ...

Ken....

Yes, my grandson stood to the side and behind me and when I fired the rifle he said, "WOW Paw Paw, the wind will knockem down!!"

Rusty
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