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.338-378 Wby or .338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="wbyfireman" data-source="post: 1241473" data-attributes="member: 31754"><p>I have not owned a 338-378 however I own and shoot a 338 Lapua I had built by Phoenix custom rifles. I can't say enough good things about the 338 Lapua cartridge. I feel the Lapua brass, and gobs of load data is really hard to beat and you can find it all over the inter web. You can probably get a little more FPS from the Weatherby however I can't say it will be worth it. I shoot the 285gr ELD's at 2800 FPS (below max charge with a 27" barrel) and stay supersonic out to between 1850-1900yds depending on environmental conditions. With Lapua brass most are getting around 10-firings per round!!!!! AMAZING!!!! I have heard stories about the 338-378 being difficult to find an accurate load for but have no evidence to prove it. My Lapua shoots 7/8" at 200 yds off of a bi-pod and a read sandbag. I am comfortable shooting at game out to 1200yds if environmental conditions and my rest permit. My vote is for the Lapua it is the most fun I have ever had shooting a rifle!!!!! If you wanted more FPS you could always AI your Lapua cartridges I suppose.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wbyfireman, post: 1241473, member: 31754"] I have not owned a 338-378 however I own and shoot a 338 Lapua I had built by Phoenix custom rifles. I can't say enough good things about the 338 Lapua cartridge. I feel the Lapua brass, and gobs of load data is really hard to beat and you can find it all over the inter web. You can probably get a little more FPS from the Weatherby however I can't say it will be worth it. I shoot the 285gr ELD's at 2800 FPS (below max charge with a 27" barrel) and stay supersonic out to between 1850-1900yds depending on environmental conditions. With Lapua brass most are getting around 10-firings per round!!!!! AMAZING!!!! I have heard stories about the 338-378 being difficult to find an accurate load for but have no evidence to prove it. My Lapua shoots 7/8" at 200 yds off of a bi-pod and a read sandbag. I am comfortable shooting at game out to 1200yds if environmental conditions and my rest permit. My vote is for the Lapua it is the most fun I have ever had shooting a rifle!!!!! If you wanted more FPS you could always AI your Lapua cartridges I suppose. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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