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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2832108
06/18/19 09:57 AM
06/18/19 09:57 AM
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Kims Corner, Al.
1955Retiree
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Kims Corner, Al.
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God Bless Roy Weatherby! I am a fan of any and all of his creations. I have two .300Wby's that are as different as the day is long. One is a 40+ yr old MarkV Deluxe that loves 220gr Partitions and the other is an Accumark that will gobble up a wide range of bullets from 150-180gr but really shines with the 165gr TSX. Now all you need is a ..240Roy, 257Roy, .270Roy, .30-378Roy, etc etc etc. I wouldn't worry about a muzzle brake unless you're gonna be running 100's of rounds downrange. I've owned a few Roy's; a 257, a 340, and a couple of 7mms. Wanted a 270 for years but just never bought one. Oh, and if you're gonna shoot a Roy, then you really should reload just to keep it somewhat affordable. Yes, brass for all of the Weatherby cartridges is expensive and can be hard to find. Try to find some 257 Weatherby brass right now online and you'll understand. 😀 Even if you don't reload, save your brass and find someone who can. 30-378 ammo starts at around $4.00 each for the cheap stuff and can cost twice that much. You can use Remington 7mm mag brass. You just have to resize it, the neck will be a little short, but is ok. Also 264 win mag will work. I have saved a lot doing this. They shoot fine.
It's not how much money you make, but how much you can keep.
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
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#2832111
06/18/19 10:02 AM
06/18/19 10:02 AM
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 413
Kims Corner, Al.
1955Retiree
4 point
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4 point
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Posts: 413
Kims Corner, Al.
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God Bless Roy Weatherby! I am a fan of any and all of his creations. I have two .300Wby's that are as different as the day is long. One is a 40+ yr old MarkV Deluxe that loves 220gr Partitions and the other is an Accumark that will gobble up a wide range of bullets from 150-180gr but really shines with the 165gr TSX. Now all you need is a ..240Roy, 257Roy, .270Roy, .30-378Roy, etc etc etc. I wouldn't worry about a muzzle brake unless you're gonna be running 100's of rounds downrange. I've owned a few Roy's; a 257, a 340, and a couple of 7mms. Wanted a 270 for years but just never bought one. Oh, and if you're gonna shoot a Roy, then you really should reload just to keep it somewhat affordable. Yes, brass for all of the Weatherby cartridges is expensive and can be hard to find. Try to find some 257 Weatherby brass right now online and you'll understand. 😀 Even if you don't reload, save your brass and find someone who can. 30-378 ammo starts at around $4.00 each for the cheap stuff and can cost twice that much. You can use Remington 7mm mag brass. You just have to resize it, the neck will be a little short, but is ok. Also 264 win mag will work. I have saved a lot doing this. They shoot fine. Got one just like it in a trade a year or so back. Only thing I don't like about mine is the synthetic stock. Plan to buy a Boyd's grey/black laminated to replace it. Ballistics on that round are fantastic. If you've got a wood stock on yours I'll trade stocks if you're interested. Mine has a stainless barrel.
I really don't think the kick is what causes shooters to develop a flinch. I believe the noise has more to do with it. I had a Browning .270 with a muzzle brake. Never again. EVER I have a Boyds stock that was on a Weatherby vanguard rem 7mm mag that would most likely fit. I might sell if intetested.
It's not how much money you make, but how much you can keep.
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: Goatkiller]
#2832162
06/18/19 11:22 AM
06/18/19 11:22 AM
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Clarksville, TN /Greenville, ...
bill
Freak of Nature
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You should not develop a flinch none of these guns kicks any harder than a 12 gauge shotgun with some duck or turkey loads and you don't hear the same people on this very board complaining about the recoil when they shoot a turkey.
The 180 grain Norma ammo is about $35 a box. Also. If you don't reload any want to shoot the rifle some you can always shoot that, then if you feel the need swap to another load for hunting. Although the $35 box stuff will flat smoke a deer. I just wouldn't shoot a moose with it or an angry bear.
You can always get a brake put on but I would shoot it first and see what it does. None of the guns mentioned have over 50% of the felt recoil of a 12 gauge 3 1/2" turkey load.
"Political debate: when charlatans come together to discuss their principles"
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2832571
06/18/19 08:12 PM
06/18/19 08:12 PM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,380
Centreville
weatherby
10 point
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10 point
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Centreville
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I have the exact same rifle. Never hunted with it, but plan on taking it to Montana for an elk hunt later this year. The most affordable ammo I have found is Weatherby with the Norman Spitzer point. You can get a box of 20 for $40. Bass Pro and Midway USA have it at that price. Been a while since I have been to Mark's Outdoors, but they had it at the same price a year ago.
I just bought a set of dies for it and have buddy that is going to re-load for me.
If Caitlyn Jenner can keep his wiener and be considered a woman, I can keep my guns and be considered disarmed!
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2832574
06/18/19 08:16 PM
06/18/19 08:16 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 23,918
Clarksville, TN /Greenville, ...
bill
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Believe it or not , a hot loaded 45/ 70 does. It will loosen your molars. I know they are hard recoiling loads but even with +p 350 grain loads it's only a little over half the recoil of a 12 gauge 3 1/2" turkey load. 37lbs of felt recoil in the 45/70 vs 62lbs in a 12 gauge turkey load. You've got to go up to a .458 win to get in the same ballpark as the 12 gauge Turkey loads.
"Political debate: when charlatans come together to discuss their principles"
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2832877
06/19/19 09:30 AM
06/19/19 09:30 AM
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Posts: 9,163
B'ham
Goatkiller
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14 point
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B'ham
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I'm with you.... I've got some 45/70 loads that will kinda make you concerned about leaving you with your retina detached. And will leave you wondering if shooting it again is such a good idea.
What they will do to a deer is impressive.
But I still find it quite confusing that so many don't seem concerned very much at all about their shotgun kicking all that hard, and then when we start talking rifles..... their shoulders start getting blown off beginning with about .308 loaded with 180's. On here... you would think that's a 500 Nitro.
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2832888
06/19/19 09:44 AM
06/19/19 09:44 AM
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Posts: 18,047
North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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North AL
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I don't have a lot of experience with Turkey guns and loads. I bought a turkey shotgun a few years ago in a moment of weakness at Simmons and I've only fired 2 shells in it. It's only a 3" gun, but I'll guarantee that it kicks every bit as hard as my 375 H&H magnum.
Seems like a lot of work dodging snakes, swatting bugs and bruising your shoulder for a dumb ugly bird. 😀😀
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2832899
06/19/19 10:03 AM
06/19/19 10:03 AM
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Posts: 9,163
B'ham
Goatkiller
14 point
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14 point
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B'ham
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12ga. 2-3/4 1.5oz load @ 1260 = 45ft lbs of recoil. I bet a bunch on here have at some point shoot doves with that load. Before $4 a box cheap shells were so plentiful that was a standard heavy field load. Shotgun = Ok. Rifle = In terms of recoil per Aldeer standards... you just died. .300 Weatherby Mag = about 31ft lbs of recoil shooting a 180 @ 3200fps.  Reconcile that for me.
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2832915
06/19/19 10:17 AM
06/19/19 10:17 AM
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Posts: 10,714
Birmingham
wew3006
Booner
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Booner
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Birmingham
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I don't have a lot of experience with Turkey guns and loads. I bought a turkey shotgun a few years ago in a moment of weakness at Simmons and I've only fired 2 shells in it. It's only a 3" gun, but I'll guarantee that it kicks every bit as hard as my 375 H&H magnum.
Seems like a lot of work dodging snakes, swatting bugs and bruising your shoulder for a dumb ugly bird. 😀😀 So; your not a turkey hunter??
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2840284
06/29/19 12:14 AM
06/29/19 12:14 AM
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Joined: May 2018
Posts: 3,256
Hoover,Al. StateChamps
Big Bore
10 point
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10 point
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 3,256
Hoover,Al. StateChamps
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Took my son to Texas when he was 18. He killed a brute with my .300. When we got back he wanted his own. Weatherby ammo is made by Norma. For Alabama, the 180gr ballistic tips work great.
This whole thing about recoil is beyond my understanding. The .300 recoil is a joke. I guess you just can’t be a pussy.
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: Dixiepatriot]
#2840556
06/29/19 01:23 PM
06/29/19 01:23 PM
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Posts: 15,858
Elmore County
Frankie
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Elmore County
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I have a 12 gauge Topper y’all can shoot a turkey shell in if you want to know what recoil is. I got a S&W 916T 12ga that will hurt you shooting 1 Oz 3"slugs .
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: Dixiepatriot]
#2841486
06/30/19 08:13 PM
06/30/19 08:13 PM
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Posts: 9,375
Jasper, AL
joshm28
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,375
Jasper, AL
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I have a 12 gauge Topper y’all can shoot a turkey shell in if you want to know what recoil is. Ive got an H&R 3.5” 12 gauge. It’s BY FAR the most brutal kicking gun in my safe. WAY more recoil than my .338 win mag or .300RUM.
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Re: 300 weatherby magnum
[Re: BPI]
#2841946
07/01/19 01:50 PM
07/01/19 01:50 PM
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Posts: 9,163
B'ham
Goatkiller
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,163
B'ham
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Understand wanting cash but if you were going to trade throw out a short wish list for us.... i.e. you might get a combo deal such as "I would trade for a Tikka plus $1k in cash, etc."
Never know what someone might have.
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