30-378 Weatherby

[Gunnin4U]

I have a friend who has a Weatherby Accumark Apex chambered in 30-378. Excellent shooting gun without as much recoil as I anticipated.

 

[MallardSX2]

30-378. If you're going to go overkill for a .30 rifle, you might as well do it right.

 

[Elkslut]

You can put a monster bullet in there, it's got plenty of case capacity. It going to be less efficient, I would look over ballistic charts and see what the real gain for you is over the win mag.
I would only consider this if you are to hand load. Not sure why but weatherby ammo is rarely seen as well as the needed components. Win mag is almost everywhere.

 

[Gunnin4U]

30-378. If you're going to go overkill for a .30 rifle, you might as well do it right.

Right?! I reload and was looking at the new Nosler reloading manual and can’t believe how much powder it holds. I do my fair share of elk hunting and have always had great success with the .300 WM but thought it would be nice to do some long range shooting with that 30-378 too.

 

[LeftyWilbury]

$85/box for ammo for the .30-378 on ammoseek assuming the "dealers" selling on the low end are scammers...
not $85/box for 300WM
i'd opt not to go there.
but i also went 7RM -> 308 -> 243 so i might have different wants/needs
have fun with that!

 

[Gunnin4U]

You can put a monster bullet in there, it's got plenty of case capacity. It going to be less efficient, I would look over ballistic charts and see what the real gain for you is over the win mag.
I would only consider this if you are to hand load. Not sure why but weatherby ammo is rarely seen as well as the needed components. Win mag is almost everywhere.

Very true, I do reload so that’s a little benefit but just wanted to see about some long distance shooting as well. The ammo is pricey as you stated

 

[Elkslut]

Im not one to discourage anyone from owning more rifles, quite the contrary.
The round is cool, it's got its own followers. I would go bigger bullet than your win mag. Something with a good BC that will do what you are looking to do, case capacity is not an issue. If I remember correctly there are a good number of powders that will perform in this cartridge. The issue would be being able to afford to feed it.

 

[Wrench]

A good shooting 300win is enough to kill stuff farther than you will want to hike to pick it up.

 

[KenLee]

Recoil didn't bother me at all and I'd shoot anything i could hold onto before I'd had a couple fx vertebrae in my neck.
My recoil appreciation at age 45 ran out at 300 rum.
At 55, it runs out at 300 prc...and it doesn't get shot much.

 

[TaperPin]

If you’re ever wondered about one you should get it!

I had one and it’s great gun on paper - leaves the 300 win mag in the dust. It’s a hunting caliber, not a plinking gun so ammo cost is minimal in what gets spent on a hunt - simply get your practice with something else.

Even at the range it’s a rush to set off that much powder - you know a lot is happening when the trigger is pulled. If you want to hear people complain shoot it under a range shed. Lol

Hunting it should shoot as flat as anything and have as much punch as any of the mid bores - and it sure seems to cover all the bases. However, it needs a brake - without a brake recoil is brutal, especially prone. With a brake you’ll touch off one round without ear pro and know there is no way around giving up shots if they are so quick you can’t put plugs in - and you’ll fire a few rounds prone without a brake and not want to do it again - for that reason I went back to the 7 mag for deer/antelope and a smaller 300 mag for elk. It’s just at my recoil tolerance, but it may not bother someone else. By comparison my 340 Weatherby recoils about like a 375 H&H - no problem in any shooting position - the big 300 is up in the 416 Rem Mag range - a lot to shoot prone.

I sold mine to a friend, but if I were to do it again I’d probably go with the smaller 300-338 Lapua or 300 Ultra Mag.

 

[Gunnin4U]

If you’re ever wondered about one you should get it!

I had one and it’s great gun on paper - leaves the 300 win mag in the dust. It’s a hunting caliber, not a plinking gun so ammo cost is minimal in what gets spent on a hunt - simply get your practice with something else.

Even at the range it’s a rush to set off that much powder - you know a lot is happening when the trigger is pulled. If you want to hear people complain shoot it under a range shed. Lol

Hunting it should shoot as flat as anything and have as much punch as any of the mid bores - and it sure seems to cover all the bases. However, it needs a brake - without a brake recoil is brutal, especially prone. With a brake you’ll touch off one round without ear pro and know there is no way around giving up shots if they are so quick you can’t put plugs in - and you’ll fire a few rounds prone without a brake and not want to do it again - for that reason I went back to the 7 mag for deer/antelope and a smaller 300 mag for elk. It’s just at my recoil tolerance, but it may not bother someone else. By comparison my 340 Weatherby recoils about like a 375 H&H - no problem in any shooting position - the big 300 is up in the 416 Rem Mag range - a lot to shoot prone.

I sold mine to a friend, but if I were to do it again I’d probably go with the smaller 300-338 Lapua or 300 Ultra Mag.

Great opinions and advice, I appreciate the reply!

 

[InkedElkSlayer]

I do not have a 30-378, however, I have had a Lazzeroni Warbird since 2004. You can debate whether or not you “need” a monster 30cal. But no one can deny that they hit like the hand of god.
In my opinion, if you go with the 30-378, shoot the 230 or 245. Again, me personally, I wouldn’t get rid of the 300. I would either add a 30-378 to the collection and get it set up, or just stick with the 300.
My primary elk rifle is a 300 shooting 215s. My oldest boy is now shooting the Lazz.

 

[TaperPin]

Great opinions and advice, I appreciate the reply!

I‘m excited for you - it’s rare to get a new rifle that is so different from others out there. Those big cases are super sexy! Lol

 

[mlevimadden]

I thought @Broz has shot 30-378 for awhile as his main elk gun and may offer some insight.

I wouldn't see the advantage over 300WM unless you're getting into ELR-type distances. You can keep the 215 Bergers transonic close to a mile with the 300WM.

 

[Gunnin4U]

Im not one to discourage anyone from owning more rifles, quite the contrary.
The round is cool, it's got its own followers. I would go bigger bullet than your win mag. Something with a good BC that will do what you are looking to do, case capacity is not an issue. If I remember correctly there are a good number of powders that will perform in this cartridge. The issue would be being able to afford to feed it.

Very true! All good info, thank you

I thought @Broz has shot 30-378 for awhile as his main elk gun and may offer some insight.

I wouldn't see the advantage over 300WM unless you're getting into ELR-type distances. You can keep the 215 Bergers transonic close to a mile with the 300WM.

Appreciate the feedback!

 

[Gunnin4U]

I‘m excited for you - it’s rare to get a new rifle that is so different from others out there. Those big cases are super sexy! Lol

They are definitely something!

 

[Wrench]

Make sure you pick up every piece of brass. That's not an easy nor cheap one to find.

 

[Gunnin4U]

Make sure you pick up every piece of brass. That's not an easy nor cheap one to find.

You aren't wrong there!

 

[robtattoo]

I can't imagine ever hating anything enough to want to shoot it with a .30-378.

 

[Gunnin4U]

I can't imagine ever hating anything enough to want to shoot it with a .30-378.

I can attest to that LOL