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Title: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 09:45:09 PM: Was wondering if anyone is running one. I found one that is a good deal. I am just playing with the idea. But wanted some feedback on the cal. I know the basics, based on the 300wby necked up to the 338 take the .338 bullets. Have looked at load data, brass is pretty fair price, for a wby :chuckle: Bullets from 160-300grains, Just like the 338 win mag. Seems like from what I have found is you gain about 100-200fps over the 338wm with the 340wby. It is a gun with the larger bullets that is plenty enough for Africa and all other animals in between. With the 340wby I can shoot a 180grain bullet at 3400fps/225grain bullet at 3000fps/300grain bullet at 2600fps. Seems like a great gun to chunk big bullets and also be a very good long range cal with the lighter bullets. Sighted in 1" high at 100y its only 32" low with the 185g Barnes.

I have been looking into another long range gun. My 2 picks so far have been the 300rum and 30-378. Yes I reload everything! So when I found a gun I like the looks of, and at a fair price in the 340wby. It has got me to thinking. I would love to hear more feedback on this cal. As well as thought about it compared to the other picks I have.

Thanks Carp...
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: sakoshooter on February 24, 2011, 09:50:05 PM: Buy it. I'm not a Weatherby fan but the .340 is a great caliber especially if you hand load. I shoot a .338 for elk etc. The .340's a hair quicker. You need a new gun.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 09:51:37 PM: I always need a new gun :chuckle: I just picked up a 338wm last year and really like it a lot as well.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Curly on February 24, 2011, 10:21:46 PM: Why would someone pic a 340 Wby over a 338 RUM? Serious question. Seems like RUM brass would be less expensive, but ballistics has got to be about the same or better with the RUM.........
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: buckhorn2 on February 24, 2011, 10:23:54 PM: There is a web site called american guns and you can click on rifles and the make and find all kinds of guns. I bought a 22-250 super varmit master weatherby on there last week and had it in like 5 days shipped to my local gun smith. They had stopped production on it but I looked for ever and finally found it on here. Mine came fron a dealer in Iowa called Bromleys he had a lot of weatherbys on there and prices.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 10:50:48 PM: Quote from: Curly on February 24, 2011, 10:21:46 PM
Why would someone pic a 340 Wby over a 338 RUM? Serious question. Seems like RUM brass would be less expensive, but ballistics has got to be about the same or better with the RUM.........

Here is the difference between the two curly. The 340wby has better ballistics then 338rum.

Brass:
340wby 2.00each
338rum 1.20each

340WBY-250g nosler part 100y+1.6/300y -6.9/400y -20.0/500y -40.4
energy 4176 3120 2678 2286
fps 2743 2371 2197 2029

338 Rum 250g nosler part 100y+1.7/300y -7.6/400y -22.0/500y -44.7
energy 3888 2807 2363 1977
fps 2647 2249 2064 1887
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: MDGrand on February 24, 2011, 10:53:26 PM: From what I have researched, the 340 weatherby is actually a better preformer from an accuracy standpoint than the 300 weatherby. I think the extra diameter of the bullet does better with the freebore that Roy put together.

If you really want a great expert opinion on it, call Dan Cowen.. Riflesmith in Renton. GREAT guy and REALLY knows a ton about well, all rifles.

If you are looking into another Long Range gun then I would also look into what BC you can get out of each caliber. I almost went 338 Lapua, then found I can reload a 300 RUM with 210 Bergers with a BC of 0.63.. they shoot 1" MOA out of my rifle.

I do not know if I woudl go 300-378.. That is just a TON of power for such a small 30 caliber bullet.

:twocents:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 11:12:38 PM: Agree! It is a ton of power! On a 30 cal bullet. its just crazy that you can shoot a 180g bullet sighted in 1" high at 100yards and only be 27" low at 500yards :yike: Thats pretty sweet right there! Which is about 8" less drop then 300 rum with the same bullet.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: MDGrand on February 24, 2011, 11:23:06 PM: Yea.. the cartridges are pretty scary looking too. I assume if you are thinking 300 378, you are looking at the Accumark? That is the only rifle I know chambered for it from the factory.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 11:27:42 PM: No, I won't by from weatherby anymore. I got into it with them one day and said no more. I will buy there guns used but not new. One of my fave guns is a weatherby CFP. This rifle will more then likely be a custom built rifle. That I end up with, no matter what cal.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: MDGrand on February 25, 2011, 09:53:52 AM: Well, if that is the case.. then I would go with the 300-378.. although you will have to go with a muzzlebreak, which I am not a fan of.. but on its own a rifle like that would just kill a shoulder.

on another note.. do they make aftermarket muzzlebreaks that can be turned on and off like the muzzlebreak that savage offers?
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:15:09 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 10:50:48 PM
Quote from: Curly on February 24, 2011, 10:21:46 PM
Why would someone pic a 340 Wby over a 338 RUM? Serious question. Seems like RUM brass would be less expensive, but ballistics has got to be about the same or better with the RUM.........

Here is the difference between the two curly. The 340wby has better ballistics then 338rum.

Brass:
340wby 2.00each
338rum 1.20each

340WBY-250g nosler part 100y+1.6/300y -6.9/400y -20.0/500y -40.4
energy 4176 3120 2678 2286
fps 2743 2371 2197 2029

338 Rum 250g nosler part 100y+1.7/300y -7.6/400y -22.0/500y -44.7
energy 3888 2807 2363 1977
fps 2647 2249 2064 1887

The load data that I looked at shows the RUM at about 2,900 fps........ :dunno: The 338 Win mag can get around 2600 or so with the 250 gr.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: dscubame on February 25, 2011, 10:21:12 AM: I love my 30-378 with one exception. I do not reload so I may be mistaken but I have heard people say the powder weatherby uses in the 30-378 cartridge is proprietary and not available to purchase with no other powder being able to match its performance. It is for that reason I have heard that folks who reload would not be interested in the 30-378 due to not being able to load to the factory load performance. Maybe I am way off base but my understanding none the less. Maybe two exceptions with the second being the 10k price tag because this was not a off the shelf 30-378.
Dan
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: bobcat on February 25, 2011, 10:23:07 AM: Looking at Hodgdon's reloading data, they show the 338 RUM at about 150 to 200 fps faster than the 340 Weatherby.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: C-Money on February 25, 2011, 10:24:02 AM: Quote from: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:15:09 AM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 10:50:48 PM
Quote from: Curly on February 24, 2011, 10:21:46 PM
Why would someone pic a 340 Wby over a 338 RUM? Serious question. Seems like RUM brass would be less expensive, but ballistics has got to be about the same or better with the RUM.........

Here is the difference between the two curly. The 340wby has better ballistics then 338rum.

Brass:
340wby 2.00each
338rum 1.20each

340WBY-250g nosler part 100y+1.6/300y -6.9/400y -20.0/500y -40.4
energy 4176 3120 2678 2286
fps 2743 2371 2197 2029

338 Rum 250g nosler part 100y+1.7/300y -7.6/400y -22.0/500y -44.7
energy 3888 2807 2363 1977
fps 2647 2249 2064 1887

The load data that I looked at shows the RUM at about 2,900 fps........ :dunno: The 338 Win mag can get around 2600 or so with the 250 gr.

Was that 2900fps at 100 yards?
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:26:12 AM: Quote from: C-Money on February 25, 2011, 10:24:02 AM
Quote from: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:15:09 AM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 10:50:48 PM
Quote from: Curly on February 24, 2011, 10:21:46 PM
Why would someone pic a 340 Wby over a 338 RUM? Serious question. Seems like RUM brass would be less expensive, but ballistics has got to be about the same or better with the RUM.........

Here is the difference between the two curly. The 340wby has better ballistics then 338rum.

Brass:
340wby 2.00each
338rum 1.20each

340WBY-250g nosler part 100y+1.6/300y -6.9/400y -20.0/500y -40.4
energy 4176 3120 2678 2286
fps 2743 2371 2197 2029

338 Rum 250g nosler part 100y+1.7/300y -7.6/400y -22.0/500y -44.7
energy 3888 2807 2363 1977
fps 2647 2249 2064 1887

The load data that I looked at shows the RUM at about 2,900 fps........ :dunno: The 338 Win mag can get around 2600 or so with the 250 gr.

Was that 2900fps at 100 yards?

NO. I didn't pay attention close enough. I thought the 1st column was Muzzle Vel. But in any event, the WBY should be around 100 fps slower than the RUM.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:27:10 AM: Carp, you should really look into a 338 EDGE if you are wanting real long range performance. Link (http://defensiveedge.net/Custom%20Rifle/custom%20rifles.htm)

Good article on the Edge........ Link (http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/338-edge-1.php)
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 10:44:33 AM: Yeah, thats intresting. I was looking online, at a site I use a lot and got the data that I posted. But when I look threw the online loads threw hodgdons the RUM is faster :dunno: Intresting. I will have to play with my manuals and see what I can find out. That 340 I am looking at is kinda a pipe dream. If the guy does the the deal with me, I will be super excited. I will still be looking into another gun, regardless of what happens with the 340wby. I have been talking to the guy and should know more tonight keep your fingers and toes crossed :chuckle:

I have looked into the edge and the lapua as well. Thanks for the link curly, I had not seen that one before.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:52:19 AM: Here's what you need carpsniperg2 > Edge (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=217485753) ;)
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 11:05:44 AM: That is a sweet looking gun! Not to bad of price either, well compared to the others I am looking at :chuckle:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: buckhorn2 on February 25, 2011, 11:16:18 AM: I was at my gunsmiths yesterday and he just finished an edge and was telling about it;s range. He even had some 300 hundred granin bullets loaded for it. Then a guy walked in with a lupa and they startedc talking about ballistics and it sounded like the edge held it;s own.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 11:37:19 AM: The edge and lapua do seem to be very close, from what I have been reading as well. Going to go dig out some of my reloading manuals
It has been awhile since I used any of them :chuckle: I already have loads for all my rifles that work well :chuckle: So I don't play with my manuals much. The one place already has the rifle I want, built and sitting there ready :'( Just having a hard time drop in huge money on it :'(
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: CastleRocker on February 25, 2011, 12:18:32 PM: Well, I've been shooting my old 340 for 26 years now, and I've always had good luck with it. Mine absolutely loves the old original barnes X bullets. (They are getting harder and harder to find though!)

I've always reloaded for it, and where all my other rifles like to have their bullets seated to, or within .015"-.020" of the lands; the freebore on this Weatherby won't allow that, however, it will shoot groups with at LEAST three touching, at 100. All of them under an inch. (I have one target that I kept that is one ragged hole). Don't know why this caliber seems to work with freebore, but none of my other ones will.

Another thing I've noticed about 340's... some kick like a mule, some don't, and I think it just depends on how well the stock fits you. Mine isn't bad at all, but one day I put seven different loads through it, (35 rounds total, all of them 250gr.), and I could feel it the next day. I would never consider putting a muzzle break on one. If you are worried about the recoil, you will flinch. That means you should drop to a caliber that you don't flinch with.

My next large bore will be either a 338 Lapua, or an Edge.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Jamieb on February 25, 2011, 12:38:51 PM: If I ever put together another long range rifle it will probably be a edge.
I seen mentioned a 30-378 or 300 RUM, I like the 300RUM but wouldn't waist money on a 30-387
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Bofire on February 25, 2011, 12:44:40 PM: :) I doubt it is legal for Africa for anything but Plains game, antelope, Most PH's and Countries require 375 minimum for any of the biggies.
Carl
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: MuleySniper on February 25, 2011, 12:57:19 PM: Id always pick a Wby over a Rem any day. Most guys don't look at ballistics when comparing wby. They typically are always better when comparing makers. And cost? Does it really matter when you get into those mag cartridges? That's like spending 80 grand on your dream car then only putting regular unleaded gas in it because its cheaper. :twocents:
MS
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 01:20:45 PM: Quote from: Bofire on February 25, 2011, 12:44:40 PM
:) I doubt it is legal for Africa for anything but Plains game, antelope, Most PH's and Countries require 375 minimum for any of the biggies.
Carl

Some areas of Africa it would legal others it would not be, from my understanding. I know for a lot of the large game hippo/elephants etc they require a 375. But for Buff and the cats I am not sure. I know My high school math teacher used a 300wby for his leopard he shot :dunno: But I am by no means a expert on Africa. Just a gun I thought I would take if I ever go. I would take it and a 458 Lott :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 03:35:43 PM: Well Guys! after many of hours of talking and emailing back and fourth with the guns owner. :IBCOOL: I got the deal all locked up :IBCOOL:. As long as he holds up on his end, and keeps his deal with me, that we agreed to. It will be mine, I will fill much better when it is in my hands. :chuckle: Its a pretty sweet deal for a sweet gun!
Here is a picture of it and some of the specs.

Magnum Research Mountain Eagle Rifle 340Wby
Custom-Designed By Master Rifle-Builder Jim Tertin
Free floated barrel, with a sako action :IBCOOL: My fave
American custom classic designed by Jim Tertin. Manufactured by H-S Precision. Precision bedding block.High comb designed.
One-piece forged bolt
Hinged floorplate of solid steel
Lengthened receiver ring for increased rigidity and accuracy
Adjustable trigger
Four-shot magazine capacity (4+1) in magnum action
barrel:Match-grade, hand-lapped, cut-rifled barrel for optimum bullet stabilization.
Custom-contoured and crowned to significantly reduce vibration and enhance accuracy.
Manufactured to exacting "Bench Rest" quality standard's.
.004" head space tolerance.
Overall length: 44"
Barrel length: 24"
Length of pull: 135/8"
Weight (average): 7 lbs., 13 oz.

It also comes with a box of ammo, and a set of talley rings+custom muzzle break.

I am jack up about this. This was a suprise gun that I just found. I am still planning on another rifle here shortly, but this one will keep me busy for a week or 2. :IBCOOL:

Here is the pic :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: Jamieb on February 25, 2011, 03:43:16 PM: Nice rifle.
Is the brake threaded on?
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 03:45:09 PM: Yes from what I understand. I have to drive 6hrs one way to go get it :yike: and 12hrs round trip :'( But it will be worth it. + The great deal I got in it as well is worth the drive. I just hope the roads are good. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: longrange7mm on February 25, 2011, 03:59:45 PM: Good looking rifle Carp! Congrats
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: MuleySniper on February 25, 2011, 04:18:06 PM: That is bad ass looking! Should be fun to shoot. You say you got a deal? If ya don't mind. PM me.
MS
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 05:43:51 PM: I am pumped! and its just a bonus rifle. I found it why checking out a few adds, my friends wanted :twocents: on. This isn't even the gun I was planning on buying. I will still get the other one later on as well, Maybe sooner then later :chuckle: But this will keep me busy for a week or two :IBCOOL: What can I say I am a gun W*%^e :chuckle: :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: buckhorn2 on February 25, 2011, 05:52:04 PM: Nothing like a new gun to get the heart going it looks like a nice one let us know how it shoots.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: TheHunt on February 25, 2011, 06:19:13 PM: If you can get that rifle cheap then buy it. That cal is the best hat Weatherby makes in my opinion.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby
Post by: Bob33 on February 25, 2011, 06:41:24 PM: Quote from: Curly on February 25, 2011, 10:15:09 AM
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 24, 2011, 10:50:48 PM
Quote from: Curly on February 24, 2011, 10:21:46 PM
Why would someone pic a 340 Wby over a 338 RUM? Serious question. Seems like RUM brass would be less expensive, but ballistics has got to be about the same or better with the RUM.........

Here is the difference between the two curly. The 340wby has better ballistics then 338rum.

Brass:
340wby 2.00each
338rum 1.20each

340WBY-250g nosler part 100y+1.6/300y -6.9/400y -20.0/500y -40.4
energy 4176 3120 2678 2286
fps 2743 2371 2197 2029

338 Rum 250g nosler part 100y+1.7/300y -7.6/400y -22.0/500y -44.7
energy 3888 2807 2363 1977
fps 2647 2249 2064 1887

The load data that I looked at shows the RUM at about 2,900 fps........ :dunno: The 338 Win mag can get around 2600 or so with the 250 gr.
Carp, those 338 RUM numbers look too low to me also. I think a 338 RUM should at least match the 340 Wby if not exceed it.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/340-weatherby-338-rum-14865/ (http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/340-weatherby-338-rum-14865/)
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: Curly on February 25, 2011, 07:17:22 PM: Sweet. Congrats on the new rifle. Should do great on them Benchlegs......... ;)
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 07:44:55 PM: Bob, here is the site that I use a lot you guys can check it out. I am just going by what it said. I have used it a lot, and seems most the info is pretty good. I have been playing with the hodgons books, and a few others today. The 2 rounds are about 95-98%% equal kinda depends on what book you are looking at. If the numbers look wrong from what I posted write them and let them know. :chuckle: They are not my numbers :P

http://www.shootingtimes.com/ballistics/338_rum.html (http://www.shootingtimes.com/ballistics/338_rum.html)

Curly:It will mess up there day :chuckle:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 25, 2011, 09:34:58 PM: This is great info. Waiting to receive a 340 WBY I purchased off GB.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM: Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: bobcat on February 25, 2011, 10:01:58 PM: Quote from: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?

I think he said it would be his new coyote and ground squirrel rifle. :yike:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: alwinearcher on February 25, 2011, 10:04:27 PM: Quote from: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?

Yep, he has been on the search for a new toy cool enough to lure his buddy Matt to come hang out and shoot! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:04:58 PM: Quote from: bobcat on February 25, 2011, 10:01:58 PM
Quote from: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?

I think he said it would be his new coyote and ground squirrel rifle. :yike:

LOL!!! How many grains in a ground squirrel?
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 10:48:48 PM: Quote from: bobcat on February 25, 2011, 10:01:58 PM
Quote from: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?
I think he said it would be his new coyote and ground squirrel rifle. :yike:

Yes, it just mainly a squirrel gun. I think it might be a little light for yotes :lol4:

In all reality. I think a lot of time at the bench, and some serious money sent down range. I will always "prove" a gun when I get it. I must feel 100% confident with it, to what ever range it will be used for. I can't stand when guy "try" to shoot long range. Go sight there gun in at a 100yards and never shoot past that. Then get out in the field and spin there dial to 400+ yards and shoot :bash: A good long range shooter and hunter must prove the gun,his ammo, and himself with the combo he shoots.

After I get a feel for it, It might make the trip in May to Cali with me. To bust some hogs and get a few under our belt. I might consider taking it to New Zealand. But I hate to travel with any gun, worth a ton of value. The field is one thing, but airlines and baggage handlers are another. :yike:

Quote from: Ghost Hunter on February 25, 2011, 09:34:58 PM
This is great info. Waiting to receive a 340 WBY I purchased off GB.

Glad It could help you out. I have a ton of other info on BC of diffrent bullets and avg velocities and etc. If you handload and need any info I would be glad to share.

Quote from: alwinearcher on February 25, 2011, 10:04:27 PM
Quote from: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?
Yep, he has been on the search for a new toy cool enough to lure his buddy Matt to come hang out and shoot! :IBCOOL:

Yes, to that as well. :IBCOOL: We are going to try to get some long range smacks on film :IBCOOL: Nothing like a day of bowfishing, yote/bobcat chasing/ and some long range shooting :chuckle: Its going to be a blast!
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: alwinearcher on February 25, 2011, 10:51:04 PM: Quote from: alwinearcher on February 25, 2011, 10:04:27 PM
Quote from: FC on February 25, 2011, 10:00:26 PM
Looks/sounds like a pretty nice rifle, any immediate intentions for it?
Yep, he has been on the search for a new toy cool enough to lure his buddy Matt to come hang out and shoot! :IBCOOL:

Yes, to that as well. :IBCOOL: We are going to try to get some long range smacks on film :IBCOOL: Nothing like a day of bowfishing, yote/bobcat chasing/ and some long range shooting :chuckle: Its going to be a blast!
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YEAH BUDDY!
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: 400out on February 25, 2011, 10:57:29 PM: :drool: :drool: way to go bud I was wondering if you would pull the trigger on it! Poor farmers I tell you :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 26, 2011, 12:46:06 AM: Quote from: 400out on February 25, 2011, 10:57:29 PM
:drool: :drool: way to go bud I was wondering if you would pull the trigger on it! Poor farmers I tell you :chuckle: :chuckle:

No farm money used. I am just a hired hand. All from me selling a bunch of guns + trading as well. A few bucks from some dog breedings and pups as well. :IBCOOL: I made less money then about 90% of people on this site. I know you know farming better then that brother!
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: CastleRocker on February 26, 2011, 02:21:40 AM: Congrats! It's a great caliber that is often overlooked these days. Love both of mine.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: sakoshooter on February 26, 2011, 02:23:31 AM: Congrats Carp. Always exciting to get a new gun.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: C-Money on February 26, 2011, 06:53:00 AM: Very cool Carp! Travel safe when you go after it. I would love to shoot it some day! It looks very nice!
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 26, 2011, 02:32:29 PM: Thanks guys! I am crossin my fingers to get down in the next couple of days. Been doing a ton of research. I will post some more up later. Spent about 2hrs last night looking up BC'S on 338 bullets.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: alwinearcher on February 26, 2011, 03:56:45 PM: Carp,
I just saw a 340 for sale today when i was looking at a 7 MM ultra... its very temping. Wood stock on it though :(
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 26, 2011, 04:16:14 PM: Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a good wood stock. Infact I prefer it myself. But when it comes to a gun that will get drug around and really a work horse. I really prefer a good syn stock. My sako that I have done a lot of hunting with, was given to my dad from my grandfather and my dad passed it on to me when I was 16. It has a beautiful wood stock on it and a bunch of engravings. I cringe every time, I take it threw a nasty area. With a syn stock I know it will be worry about it.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: alwinearcher on February 26, 2011, 04:23:37 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 26, 2011, 04:16:14 PM
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a good wood stock. Infact I prefer it myself. But when it comes to a gun that will get drug around and really a work horse. I really prefer a good syn stock. My sako that I have done a lot of hunting with, was given to my dad from my grandfather and my dad passed it on to me when I was 16. It has a beautiful wood stock on it and a bunch of engravings. I cringe every time, I take it threw a nasty area. With a syn stock I know it will be worry about it.
Yeah, this one had a pretty fantasy wood stock.. i could prob get a good deal on a synth stock for it though..
It didn't have a muzzle break and had iron sights.. both negatives or else id be looking harder at it.
Title: Re: 340 Weatherby "ITS MINE NOW!!!" OH YEAH!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 26, 2011, 04:25:50 PM: Yeah a lot of extra $ getting it setup the way you want. I am keepin a eye out for you as well buddy. You will find your gun :IBCOOL: