reloading a 30-378

[buckhorn2]

anyone have any information on loading for a 30-378.

[Alan K]

The site I look at for finding potential loads only has a couple for the .30-378, but here you go:

http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=30/378%20Weatherby&Weight=All&type=rifle&Order=Powder&Source=

Never loaded for one myself.

[carpsniperg2]

http://www.nosler.com/Reloading-Data.aspx

[yorketransport]

I can give you a basic run down. Open a can of powder. Dump half of it in the case. Seat the bullet. There you go, just repeat this process opening a new pound of powder every 2 rounds.

Seriously though, Hodgdon always has lots of data.

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

Andrew

[buckhorn2]

Sounds like I might have to tie it to the bench.

[yorketransport]

I've played with a couple of 30-378 Weatherbys, and they really are nice guns. Recoil with the muzzle brake isn't bad at all. Withouth the brake, it can only be described as punch to the shoulder. It's not that hard of a push, it's just a fast jab.

My biggest problem with all of the Weatherby calibers is the lack of quality brass. I'm not impressed with the Weatherby factory brass. It's just too soft.

Just remember to use the Federal 215 primer, a very slow burning powder, and stick with the heavy bullets (180-220). This caliber just isn't efficient with the light weight stuff.

Andrew

[fremont]

I can give you a basic run down. Open a can of powder. Dump half of it in the case. Seat the bullet. There you go, just repeat this process opening a new pound of powder every 2 rounds.

+1 !!!!!

[MDGrand]

I've played with a couple of 30-378 Weatherbys, and they really are nice guns. Recoil with the muzzle brake isn't bad at all. Withouth the brake, it can only be described as punch to the shoulder. It's not that hard of a push, it's just a fast jab.

My biggest problem with all of the Weatherby calibers is the lack of quality brass. I'm not impressed with the Weatherby factory brass. It's just too soft.

Just remember to use the Federal 215 primer, a very slow burning powder, and stick with the heavy bullets (180-220). This caliber just isn't efficient with the light weight stuff.

Andrew

Really? I am very suprised by your comment about Weatherby Brass... they use Norma Brass... some of the best if not the best you can buy!

[yorketransport]

Really? I am very suprised by your comment about Weatherby Brass... they use Norma Brass... some of the best if not the best you can buy!

If I can get 2 loads from a piece of Weatherby brass, I'm happy.  In my experience, the primer pockets open up even with mild loads.

Andrew

[JimmyHoffa]

I haven't had any problems with Weatherby brass yet....well other than price.
I am going on reload 5 with some of mine and no problems to note.  For hunting ammo, I'm full length resizing because when I was neck resizing I would have to let ammo cool off enough to be able to shut the bolt.  I don't use as hot a primer as yorke, but that's because I can't find them.  So, I'm using Rem and CCI.

[carpsniperg2]

Just remember to use the Federal 215 primer, a very slow burning powder, and stick with the heavy bullets (180-220). This caliber just isn't efficient with the light weight stuff.

Andrew

I have look at that caliber a lot! Almost bought one right before I found my new 340wby. york is 100% right stay away from bullets lighter then 180 in that caliber. The ones I have shot all seemed to like 200g bullets. I would also look at the h50bmg powder in loading for it. Very slow burning powder and my friends that shoot that cal really get some good results. I know Dale on here is shooting one. Think he is shooting 180 tripple shocks, you might quizz him about that load if you are wanting to try barnes bullets in it.

[Bob33]

I can give you a basic run down. Open a can of powder. Dump half of it in the case. Seat the bullet. There you go, just repeat this process opening a new pound of powder every 2 rounds.

+1 !!!!!

One of the great advantages of the 30-378 is that empty cartridges can substitute as coffee mugs in a pinch.

[MDGrand]

Really? I am very suprised by your comment about Weatherby Brass... they use Norma Brass... some of the best if not the best you can buy!

If I can get 2 loads from a piece of Weatherby brass, I'm happy.  In my experience, the primer pockets open up even with mild loads.

Andrew

Well, this is the first claim I have heard of this from anybody. However, if that happened to me, I would not use weatherby brass either. Until it does, please feel free to send me all your Norma brass.. I will gladly take it

[MtnMuley]

Weatherby brass (Norma) is some of the best brass made.

[yorketransport]

I should have specified, it's just the Weatherby brass from Norma that I've had problems with. I've tried the Norma brass in 6mm BR, 308, and 6.4x284 with good results. I've personally had better luck with Lapua when it's available in any given caliber though.

Andrew

[haugenna]

Is this a factory accumark Weatherby?

I have brass that has been reloaded 8-9 times in this gun.  They hardly stretch and require little if any trimming.  The base swelling is what makes them unuseable. 

108.5 grains of Retumbo with 180gr accubond will produce about 3350fps. Federal 215M primers.

Best group was under an inch at 300 yards. 

[royalbull]

try www.reloadersnest.com they have several loads for the 30-378 only load a few at a time its hard to find loads that shoot like factory ammo but eventually you'll find what your gun likes. I also agree with using heavier bullets I had no luck with 165 grain

[bearpaw]

Just remember to use the Federal 215 primer, a very slow burning powder, and stick with the heavy bullets (180-220). This caliber just isn't efficient with the light weight stuff.

Andrew

I have look at that caliber a lot! Almost bought one right before I found my new 340wby. york is 100% right stay away from bullets lighter then 180 in that caliber. The ones I have shot all seemed to like 200g bullets. I would also look at the h50bmg powder in loading for it. Very slow burning powder and my friends that shoot that cal really get some good results. I know Dale on here is shooting one. Think he is shooting 180 tripple shocks, you might quizz him about that load if you are wanting to try barnes bullets in it.

They blew right through that bear. That was the first animal I shot with it. It is a sako and I am amazed at how little recoil. My son has shot his a lot more and is using 180 and 165 triple shocks. I honestly don't have any solid data to report yet. I have decided I am going to change scopes and shoot it more. Not happy with the scope that's on it, I am just used to other scopes. But it is too sweet shooting to let it just sit around.

[buckhorn2]

Thanks for the information I put a long range 6.5 by 20 50mm scope on it and just got my dies. I have some 180 and 200 accubonds and thought to try them first they work well in my 300 wby. Thanks Dale we got our 7 sendors shooting to fast and they blew right through deer. I am trying to figure how high to sight it in at 100 yards I have a turnet knob on it.