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<blockquote data-quote="str8shoot" data-source="post: 796240" data-attributes="member: 26034"><p>First, I would say start reloading! You will get a lot more down range energy off that 300WSM with handloads and it will save you money. </p><p></p><p>Second I wouldn't do a 30-378, it is expensive brass and a barrel burner. You can get a Mark V Accumark in 340wby, 338Lapua, or 338-378wby. While you can by ammo for these cartridges, in order to get the most out of these you really need to handload these big boys. </p><p></p><p>The 340 is a big step up from the 300. You can buy good quality Norma brass for less than your WSM brass ($175 per 100 for 300wsm vs. $142 for 340).</p><p></p><p>The 338 Lapua will give you another 150fps than the 340 but it does come at a price. Norma brass is about $225 per 100 or Lapua for $258 per 100.</p><p></p><p>The 338-378 is really an elite long range cartridge. 100 pieces of brass will run you $300. You will have to buy a lot of powder because that big case holds a lot (100 gr+). I really think you need to be out beyond 1300 yards or so before you see any big gains from this big boy.</p><p></p><p>Of the three I would do the 340wby, because I am cheap. It will give you 1500lbs of energy beyond 1200 yards.</p><p></p><p>I don't own a Mark V rifle but I do load for my buddy's 300wby. I have shot it quite a bit and personally I like the Weatherby, I will probably get an Accumark some day. Having said that, you can build a custom off a Remington or Savage action for less than a new off the shelf Accumark.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="str8shoot, post: 796240, member: 26034"] First, I would say start reloading! You will get a lot more down range energy off that 300WSM with handloads and it will save you money. Second I wouldn't do a 30-378, it is expensive brass and a barrel burner. You can get a Mark V Accumark in 340wby, 338Lapua, or 338-378wby. While you can by ammo for these cartridges, in order to get the most out of these you really need to handload these big boys. The 340 is a big step up from the 300. You can buy good quality Norma brass for less than your WSM brass ($175 per 100 for 300wsm vs. $142 for 340). The 338 Lapua will give you another 150fps than the 340 but it does come at a price. Norma brass is about $225 per 100 or Lapua for $258 per 100. The 338-378 is really an elite long range cartridge. 100 pieces of brass will run you $300. You will have to buy a lot of powder because that big case holds a lot (100 gr+). I really think you need to be out beyond 1300 yards or so before you see any big gains from this big boy. Of the three I would do the 340wby, because I am cheap. It will give you 1500lbs of energy beyond 1200 yards. I don't own a Mark V rifle but I do load for my buddy's 300wby. I have shot it quite a bit and personally I like the Weatherby, I will probably get an Accumark some day. Having said that, you can build a custom off a Remington or Savage action for less than a new off the shelf Accumark. [/QUOTE]
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