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300 rum vs 300wby mag
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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 240317" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>I wouldn't buy a Weatherby if Norma brass were the only brass available. I think others are available for the 300 Wthby now. </p><p></p><p>When I used to own a 338-378 Weatherby, the Norma made brass was so soft in the case head that I never felt like the cartridge lived up to its potential velocity without ruining those expensive 378 Wthby cases in just a couple of firings.</p><p></p><p>I got higher velocity when I switched to the 338 Imperial (now obsolete but very similar to the 338 Edge) and began using RWS 404 Jeffery brass. RWS is the toughest brass I've ever used, which explained why I could get the velocity improvement (higher pressures) without having to toss brass after two shots. </p><p></p><p>Kirby recently converted my 338 Imperial to 338 Edge and I'm looking forward to the continued use of my RWS brass in this slightly modified chambering. </p><p></p><p>I hear the Norma brass is still soft in the case head area and that in itself keeps me away from any Weatherby cartridges for hunting if Norma is the only supplier of the brass.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 240317, member: 4191"] I wouldn't buy a Weatherby if Norma brass were the only brass available. I think others are available for the 300 Wthby now. When I used to own a 338-378 Weatherby, the Norma made brass was so soft in the case head that I never felt like the cartridge lived up to its potential velocity without ruining those expensive 378 Wthby cases in just a couple of firings. I got higher velocity when I switched to the 338 Imperial (now obsolete but very similar to the 338 Edge) and began using RWS 404 Jeffery brass. RWS is the toughest brass I've ever used, which explained why I could get the velocity improvement (higher pressures) without having to toss brass after two shots. Kirby recently converted my 338 Imperial to 338 Edge and I'm looking forward to the continued use of my RWS brass in this slightly modified chambering. I hear the Norma brass is still soft in the case head area and that in itself keeps me away from any Weatherby cartridges for hunting if Norma is the only supplier of the brass. [/QUOTE]
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