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.378 WBY Range Report
Worst shooting experience of my life.[:@]My right arm won't quite twitching and it feels like I tore something, we went to Sportman's Warehouse and bought a box of factory 270 Gr. Weatherby Ammo, the recoil was worse than any .458 Win Mag I've shot or owned.
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My uncle has one and shot it twice. A buddy of his seperated his shoulder with it and he bought it from him.My uncle who is a beast of man said he will never touch it again. I have to admit I've wanted to shoot it but haven't found the _alls. Don't think I will either.
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:D That's about how I remember it. I shot the .378 and .460 Wby's on the same day. The braked .460 was more pleasant to shoot. It kicks, for sure, but it doesn't seem as sharp as the .378 Wby. The .378 is sharp and substantial!
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ORIGINAL: Dan in Alaska :D That's about how I remember it. I shot the .378 and .460 Wby's on the same day. The braked .460 was more pleasant to shoot. It kicks, for sure, but it doesn't seem as sharp as the .378 Wby. The .378 is sharp and substantial! |
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I will trade you a 7mm-08 for that 378-Weatherby.:D
The 7mm-08 has mild recoil & is a heck of a deer round. |
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ORIGINAL: Wolf killer I will trade you a 7mm-08 for that 378-Weatherby.:D The 7mm-08 has mild recoil & is a heck of a deer round. |
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Chantecler111, Have fun with your new 378-Weatherby. I traded a 270-winchester to aguy straight accross for a 375-Remington Ultra Mag. I was happy. He was happy. My wife was not too happy. I traded her 270 for that 375.[8D]
I sold that rifle last spring & bought a new bow. So I still need a big mid-bore for my safe. |
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ORIGINAL: Wolf killer Chantecler111, Have fun with your new 378-Weatherby. I traded a 270-winchester to aguy straight accross for a 375-Remington Ultra Mag. I was happy. He was happy. My wife was not too happy. I traded her 270 for that 375.[8D] I sold that rifle last spring & bought a new bow. So I still need a big mid-bore for my safe. |
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The 378 Weatherby develops 71 lb Of Recoil. The 460 puts out 99 lbs of recoil. The 375 UM is tame at 53 lbs. My 416 Rem Mag put out 52 lbs. To much of any of these can and will cause permanent shoulder damage. I learned this the hard way. Good Luck with it.
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ORIGINAL: James B The 378 Weatherby develops 71 lb Of Recoil. The 460 puts out 99 lbs of recoil. The 375 UM is tame at 53 lbs. My 416 Rem Mag put out 52 lbs. To much of any of these can and will cause permanent shoulder damage. I learned this the hard way. Good Luck with it. |
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which recoil pad did you go with?
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ORIGINAL: CamoCop which recoil pad did you go with? |
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ORIGINAL: Chantecler111 ORIGINAL: CamoCop which recoil pad did you go with? |
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Maybe it just takes some getting used to?. . .Really, my piddly little 375 JDJ handcannon was a handful until I learned what to expect. Trouble is any hard kicker is limited to a few shells an hour and probably 10 - 20max for a day. Makes them hard to sight in and practice with.
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ORIGINAL: longrifle1000 ORIGINAL: Chantecler111 ORIGINAL: CamoCop which recoil pad did you go with? |
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Maybe your friend needs to shoot it!!! I cant understand why it would make you dizzy unless it scope cut you...
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whiplash.
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My right arm is still very shaky.
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If anyone wants to see the specs on that cartridge, click the link. |
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Wow, $5 a shot and it hurts you really bad. Truely a cartridge for masochists.
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ORIGINAL: Briman Wow, $5 a shot and it hurts you really bad. Truely a cartridge for masochists. |
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I have shot the 378 and also experienced dizziness, and a lack of coordination. I believe your equilibrium becomes upset after you shot the rifle. If I am not mistaken, isn't there something in your ear that affects your equilibrium. Tom.
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ORIGINAL: HEAD0001 I have shot the 378 and also experienced dizziness, and a lack of coordination. I believe your equilibrium becomes upset after you shot the rifle. If I am not mistaken, isn't there something in your ear that affects your equilibrium. Tom. |
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Let me know if you want to sell it. Good luck.
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Well I have fired .50 bmg in a barrett and it brings the house down on you ! But I never heard of being dizzy.No I have never fired a .378WBY. But I would, it just hasnt came around that I had a chance to. What did you buy it for anyway ?
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How are you feeling today?
I hope you didn't do any permanent damage! My 300WM will likely be the heaviest rifle I shoot. Plenty for everything and then some. Briman, I completely agree with you. Tom |
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ORIGINAL: Chantecler111 Yes, and, also, my vision has been blurry ever since. |
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ORIGINAL: younggun243 ORIGINAL: Chantecler111 Yes, and, also, my vision has been blurry ever since. |
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I'm wondering if your spine is out of alignment and your pinching nerves. You may also have a concusion. I'd suggest to go to the hospital as well.
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I just called the doc, and I have an appointment set up for 11:30. Hopefully he can give me something for it, as for my compatriot, I won't be speaking with him for awhile.
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I think you're friend was just joking about the whole "no recoil-pad" thing, besides, why did you have to listen to him? I don't think you should blame this on your friend.
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Alright, folks, the doc said I have a pinched nerve in the shoulder, and he gave me some pain meds. I guess I won't be shooting for awhile.:(
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didn't see this thread inthe forum.
I think he looked for the closest idiot to shoot it. No recoil pad... I bet that was hilarious. How many times did you pull the trigger??? This could be another MAGNUM MAN story we are reading. |
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I shot the gun a total of 18 times. And haugenna, you seem to find this humorous, why? Are you some kind of masochist who indulges in pain?
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ORIGINAL: Chantecler111 I shot the gun a total of 18 times. And haugenna, you seem to find this humorous, why? Are you some kind of masochist who indulges in pain? |
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Haugenna, I have no idea who you are speaking of.
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Ok, fine, CMA, you got, I know who he is, I just didn't want to say to much in fear of you accusing me of being him even more, I've heard of him , even read a few of his posts, but I AM NOT MAGNUMAN300.
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Well, ever since I shot it, I've been feeling dizzy and lightheaded.   if you can't take the recoil, get a recoil pad, or a smaller caliber  sorry couldn't resist  hope your shoulder feels better soon, I SAID I HOPE YOUR SHOULDER IS BETTER SOON;) |
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ORIGINAL: haugenna Did you learn a new word today magnum? Leave him alone. |
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