30-378???????

buckstalker1187 · 02-13-2006, 04:37 PM

I am actually thinking about purchasing one. The gun has a muzzlebreak on it but i dont really like the stock...its not wood or plastick feeling. It almost feels like metal...its very heavy and hard. I read where a guy is shooting 600-800 yards at the range and having fun too. I also see that ammo for this isn't very cheap. this is what acctually has been stopping me from getting this gun. I would love to shoot this gun at the range. does anyone have this gun or is there any likes or dislikes?

James B · 02-13-2006, 05:04 PM

I shot one at the range one day. Its not for me. Brutal recoil and much more than needed anywhere in North America.

haugenna · 02-13-2006, 06:30 PM

Buck, no hard feelings...here is what I got from my experience owning one.

1. Factory ammo is expensive. $90 bucks a box. I reload a brand new catridge for about $2.15 a shell, a majority of that being brass that I will get to reuse. I have shot a couple shots in some brass and have not had to trim.

2. Recoil is brutal without the accubrake.Thebrake reduces the recoil to that of a .243 if that.Muffs on plugs are reccomended at the range if you have a brake. QB2's (quiet band plugs) are used in the field when I shoot any rifle. Noise not a problem with these. http://www.regency-uk.com/html/bands.html

3. I attached the 4.5-14 VXIII boone and crockett reticle. The reticle has been very helpful and accurate.

4. Rifle weight is 9lbs. My biggest dislike. I packed in 5 miles on foot from 2400 ft to 6400 ft elevation for two nights. Approx 65 pounds on my back.

Just my two cents on this gun.

Roskoe · 02-13-2006, 06:54 PM

This caliber really shines for shots out beyond the 450 to 500 yard mark. If you don't intend to take these kind of shots, the .300 Winchester will do everything you might want - and without the expense, short barrel life, and really harsh recoil/muzzle blast. This is a "high maintenance" caliber.

bigiron · 02-13-2006, 07:16 PM

I see in another post you have a 300rum why would you need more since you are bashing people in another post about shooting to far. If your not going to shoot far why have a 30-378 and I dont think the 30/378 has that much more on the 300 rum

buckstalker1187 · 02-13-2006, 07:28 PM

big iron, I have 43 guns actually and only 3 that I hunt with. I just enjoy having them and shooting them just for different reasons....not always to hunt with....I wouldnt mind taking a 600 yard shot at the range...I just seen the cost on this 30-378 and thaught i shouldnt pass it up. thats all.

...just love guns i guess

buckstalker1187 · 02-13-2006, 07:31 PM

What do you guys think the stock on the gun is made of? It almost feels like iron or something...the guys at the store dont know what it is either.

bigiron · 02-13-2006, 07:40 PM

Weatherby stocks are made of armid, graphite fibers

buckstalker1187 · 02-13-2006, 07:45 PM

thanks all of you for you help. And good info from haugenna too...