ORIGINAL: ELKampMaster
btiger53,
Let me review the facts.
You've owned a Weatherby already.
You have shot the 30-378 (another Weatherby)
AND LIKE IT!
Well, about the only parts lefts are: (1) enduring the barbs of those who don't want you to use such a big stick, and (2) some expense issues that while may be true, maybe no big deal for you --- these may include the following:
** Expensive ammo (I'm betting you may know that already, plus if your reload, then no big deal).
** Throat erosion. The 30-378 is overbore and barrels don't last a long time. Worst case, you may have to replace the barrel by 1000 rounds.When you are operating at this level, some consider it to be simply a cost of doing business.
** Muzzlebrake. When you tried your friend's 30-378 it MAY have been with a muzzlebrake and if you were at the range then you were probably wearing ear protection. If you usea muzzlebrake when you are hunting, if you wish to preserve your hearing, then you MUST wear hearing protection for EVERY shot. If the cost of a set of Walker's game ears for you AND your son is not an issue, then I think you are all set.
Dare to be different if you can handle the above; however, be prepared for criticism. Seen it before.
I agree with everything. I think its a great cartridge, in my mind there is no such thing as overkill. I hunt with a 300 rum and here the bs of its to big for whitetails all the time I have other guns but seem to favor this one.
Also dont rule out the 300rum they are not quite as fast but still put'em down range very good, and are alot cheaper to shoot.
I was fondling a 30-378 the other night when I was picking up my new gun and she was nice. It was a accumark with a big swarovski on it, accubrake, talley rings and basesands only had a few down the tube for $2000 and you could probley get it cheaper there easy to deal with let me know and I'll give you there number they beat everyones price they also have a few 30-378'swithout scopes. GOOD LUCK with that cannon
