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Best long range cartridge that fits in a Mark V
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<blockquote data-quote="drbobc" data-source="post: 254271" data-attributes="member: 9366"><p>Interesting discussion but there is one caveat that is being missed here. The question basically is what is the best option for a weatherby mark V rifle. As you jump into serious rifles and want a 416 rigby improved necked to 338, you will probably need a new barrel. Not sure of the rifling specifics of the cartridge but this is undoubtedly a very serious issue for a weatherby. If it were me, I would go with a 338-378 and work up some serious loads for the rifle. People have cursed the rifle but if it broken in properly, it is accurate enough. Or you can use a 30-378 which a distant relative of mine (Earl Chronister) shot a 4 inch 10 shot group at 1022 yards (Williamsport, Pa) which I am sure you would argue is accurate enough. I have a custom made 30-378 and it is as accurate as you want at 500-1000 yards. Course shooting at 1000 yards is very difficult and requires years of practice. But for long distance, I would go for a 338 which BTW killed a Prairie dog at 1.78 miles (no typo).</p><p> </p><p>bob chronister</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="drbobc, post: 254271, member: 9366"] Interesting discussion but there is one caveat that is being missed here. The question basically is what is the best option for a weatherby mark V rifle. As you jump into serious rifles and want a 416 rigby improved necked to 338, you will probably need a new barrel. Not sure of the rifling specifics of the cartridge but this is undoubtedly a very serious issue for a weatherby. If it were me, I would go with a 338-378 and work up some serious loads for the rifle. People have cursed the rifle but if it broken in properly, it is accurate enough. Or you can use a 30-378 which a distant relative of mine (Earl Chronister) shot a 4 inch 10 shot group at 1022 yards (Williamsport, Pa) which I am sure you would argue is accurate enough. I have a custom made 30-378 and it is as accurate as you want at 500-1000 yards. Course shooting at 1000 yards is very difficult and requires years of practice. But for long distance, I would go for a 338 which BTW killed a Prairie dog at 1.78 miles (no typo). bob chronister [/QUOTE]
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