30-378, what scope?

[TeacherMan]

Just picked up a Weatherby Mark V 30-378 and I'm on the hunt for good optics for it now. Recommendations?  I've got a Leupold Mark 4 on a 308 with custom turrets. I've thought about another one but have thought Huskamaw as well. Thought?

[257 Wby Mag]

Tough to beat the ones with a gold ring around the end, with m-1's..

[TeacherMan]

One of the reasons I ask is I've been told they tend to break scopes and mounts from the massive recoil  Read one post a guy put a $1600 Swarokski on it and it destroyed it within 60 shots. Wondering if anyone has tried turrent type scopes with them?

[jackelope]

One of the reasons I ask is I've been told they tend to break scopes and mounts from the massive recoil  Read one post a guy put a $1600 Swarokski on it and it destroyed it within 60 shots. Wondering if anyone has tried turrent type scopes with them?

Tough to beat the ones with a gold ring around the end, with m-1's..

M-1'S are turrets.

[BULLBLASTER]

They arent any harder on scopes than any other large magnum with a brake. My cousin has a 338-378 and has used nikon and currently has a burris fftac30 on it. I would just make sure you go with a scope with repeatable turrets if you are trying to shoot far.

[257 Wby Mag]

One of the reasons I ask is I've been told they tend to break scopes and mounts from the massive recoil  Read one post a guy put a $1600 Swarokski on it and it destroyed it within 60 shots. Wondering if anyone has tried turrent type scopes with them?

Tough to beat the ones with a gold ring around the end, with m-1's..

Yep, got a few sets of em. Sure wouldn't run a huskemaw on it. Your original question is what scope right?
M-1'S are turrets.

[coachcw]

I have a leupold vx2 4x12 on my 30-378 and never have had to re zero it . that being said I really like the ziess conquest hd

[WoodlandShooter]

well, with that cannon, what is the barrel twist, and what bullet are you going to use....the 30-378 has some huge potential

[buckhorn2]

I have a 30-378 mark 5 and I have a leopold 6 t0 20 a 50 mm and it has a turnet top and I like it and have no problems with recoil and it has a muzzle brake on it. I also have a wby 378-338 and no problem with it either with the same scope.

[CAMPMEAT]

BSA all the way.........



Buy a scope with a lifetime warranty no matter what you get. I might try a nice Vortex, Zeiss, Leupold to start.

[longwalker]

What ever scope you go with I'd mount it with a 20moa rail

[BULLBLASTER]

well, with that cannon, what is the barrel twist, and what bullet are you going to use....the 30-378 has some huge potential

the only logical bullet choice would be 230 bergers!  the mag length will be the limiting factor with that rifle.

[mountainman]

Leupold atop my 338-378 . 1500 rounds, still holding tough!

[royalbull]

I have an older 30mm P-series Swarovski with the TDS system came loose once but lock tight fixed that no other issues 200 plus rounds fired

[WoodlandShooter]

What ever scope you go with I'd mount it with a 20moa rail

check the bullet trajectory first at the ranges you want to shoot , then compare it with the adjustability of the scope. 20 MOA rails sometimes are not needed...

[BULLBLASTER]

What ever scope you go with I'd mount it with a 20moa rail

check the bullet trajectory first at the ranges you want to shoot , then compare it with the adjustability of the scope. 20 MOA rails sometimes are not needed...

if itll get to your anticipated max range you wont need a rail. Most times a standard mount will allow for lower mounting and better cheekweld. Unless the rail is needed. Im guessing youll need 19-22 moa to get to 1k with the known long range bullets so that could he within adjustment of the scope. And if you have no desire to shoot long range you wont need a rail or turrets on the scope.

[WoodlandShooter]

to add to that, a 30-378 can push a 230 berger fast enough, I doubt he would need a 20 MOA base even at a mile..

[TeacherMan]

well, with that cannon, what is the barrel twist, and what bullet are you going to use....the 30-378 has some huge potential

the only logical bullet choice would be 230 bergers!  the mag length will be the limiting factor with that rifle.

Huskamaw 5-20 is being mounted on it once I get it back from the shop from being cerakoted and the stock dipped. Loads will be the 230gr Bergers  My buddy is setting the entire rifle up, he's a rep for Huskamaw so he is extremely good with them. Really looking forward to this project taking shape. And yes the scope has a lifetime warrently 

[Magnum_Willys]

I'd look at New 4-24 Luppy with cds.  Haven't had any problems with Leupold 6-20 on 338-378

[TeacherMan]

Can't wait to see what this big guy does... Topped with a nice Huskamaw

[Eli346]

Neat setup! I've been looking at Huskemaws for years. One of these days.

[b23]

Unfortunately, the factory barrel will be it's biggest limiting factor.

[TeacherMan]

No question on that one @b23

[257 Wby Mag]

How's she shoot teach?