I was wondering if any of you own one of these rifles. I am thinking about purchasing an Accumark in this chambering. I have already owned a Lazermark in .300 Wby., but I let a good friend who fell in love with it talk me into selling it to him. Let me say that I love the larger calibers and I am interested in owning one rifle for any situation. I am primarily a bow hunter, but it looks like I'll be doing some rifle hunting in the future. I have spent my whole life around firearms and participating in the shooting sports. I am well aware that there are other calibers out there that can do what I want, but the .338/.378 really trips my trigger. Any personal experiences with this caliber and/or rifle would be appreciated.
Had one for a little while price of ammo made it easy for me to get rid of it...Reason I got rid of it was the gun is way too bulky with that HSor whatever stock and the 338 Rem Ultra mag....
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I dont personaly own a 338-378 Wby but do have a 30-378 Wby Imp and the plain old 378 Wby.While both are more exspensive to feed than say a 300 RUM or 375 H&H, they are cheaper than my 416 Rigby fodder. Both of them ROCK!.....on both ends...... I have most bases covered or I would have a 338/378.
I would try to find one to shoot first, the bigger boomers are not for everyone, that's why you see them for sale with a nearly full box of shells....doubleA
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Been there--done that. It is alot of gun, as is the 30-378. My sense is the extra noise, cost and recoil don't justify the 150 fps over a 340 wby. The 340 has been more than enough gun on elk and deer to beyond 500 yds. Even though elk are big targets, I question the sensibility of shooting any farther under hunting conditions even though the gun is capable of it. Even a slight breeze plays havoc with any caliber at that range. Of course, there is a big difference between needs and wants--if you want one--give it a try and let us know what you think.
A friend of mine owns one, and it is a excellent rifle. He pushes a 275 gr. Swift A-Frame 3088 f/s 5822 ft/lb which is a devastating load on elk. Good luck with your new rifle.
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My .378 weatherby is going to a new home this saturday. Every since I was a teenager I wanted one. Reading ballistics and thinking wow this gun is the meanest thing out there. It was in the top five at the time anyway. I think if you have the money to spend in ammo its the rifle for you. I don't really like the muzzle blast of the things in a hunting situation. But with todays brakes they are easy enough to handle recoil. I did enjoy blowing up rocks with mine I got a kick out of that. But that gets alittle expensive.
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My uncle owns one and I will buy one when I graduate next year. The thing is an absolute thumper, so much power. However, before I take it hunting, I am gonna get some good bullets, lots of cases, and shoot the hell out of it, so as to get accurate with it. Be careful not to develop a flinch, VERY LOUD AND KICKS PRETTY HARD!
Anyone own a .338/.378 Wby.?
Both of them ROCK!.....on both ends......
I have most bases covered or I would have a 338/378.
