J E CUSTOM highridge1 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 24, 2008 This is particularly helpful in the times when you will fire multiple rounds in rapid succession. Compared to its contemporaries, the 460 Weatherby Magnum has more energy at 150 yards than the .458 Winchester Magnum does at the muzzle and at 100 yards more energy than the .458 Lott with factory ammunition. Equipped with a match-grade trigger, you will hardly put in any effort when pulling it. All current Weatherby Mark V rifles chambered for the .378 Weatherby Magnum and its derivatives are provided with the Accubrake as a standard accessory with the rifle package. But Lapua is only a little powerful, with much more availability! sportyg Bonejour Rut - Me worry? [54] If once fired cases are to be used in a rifle in other than one it which it had been previously fired full length resizing the cases is the norm. When Roy Weatherby began working with the .378 Weatherby Magnum, the parent cartridge of the .460 Weatherby Magnum, he found the primers of the day to be unreliable. If youre looking to flaunt your long-range accuracy or firing skills, then the 338 Lapua is the way to go. Weatherby provides a six-groove contour No. Winchester - XPR 24In 338 Winchester Lapua Magnum. Being a member of the military, this rifle is nothing short of being a heavy-hitter. The Accumark is a more toned-down version of the Mark V Tacmark elite we discussed previously, but it does provide a quality shooting experience. Nosler I lump these together because they're identical in their ballistics and what they'll do. The use of muzzle brakes is frowned on by the hunting community in particularly in guided hunting situations involving dangerous game. The large barrel will increase the muzzle velocity and provide you with top-tier accuracy. These are both big, long rounds that feel more like artillery than a rifle. Being a modular and multi-caliber rifle system, the Ballista will give you unmatched versatility than most rifles out there. Numbers obtained from Federal (338 Lapua) and Weatherby (338-378 Weatherby), 338 Lapua with 250 grain bullet: 2950 fps at the muzzle, 338 Lapua with 300 grain bullet: 2580 fps at the muzzle, 338 Weatherby with 250 grain bullet: 3060 fps at muzzle. But I understand the soul , the beauty and efficiency of a great cartridge , and I would never change my 338-378 Weath with the politically correct 338 Lapua ! Can you tell me where the gun was manufactured (Barrel stamp?) The stand-off ability assures a greater margin of safety when hunting dangerous game species as the hunter need not get as close to the game as with other cartridges. 338 Lapua is a powerhouse. At present there is one single manufacturer of .460 Weatherby Magnum brass: Norma Precision. This is due to Weatherby's (Norma) factory loaded ammunition using Hornady's DGS and DGX bullets which have identical G1 ballistic coefficients of .295. Weatherby takes great pride when they talk about the construction of their rifles, made from only the best quality steel, durability will not be an issue. Due to the guns kinetic energy build up, this one will still hit the target at even longer distances than that! The 500-grain (32g) Weatherby factory ammunition has a maximum point blank range of 245-yard (224m). Driving these bullets at .460 Weatherby velocities can cause lead to be deposited in the barrel. It's the Hybrid 46M, and it's rated for all centerfire pistol and rifle calibers. And considering which would be more readily available in the field. The 388 Lapua is serviceable for hunting and will get the job done because of its considerable range and power. The shortened barrel will actually help you in maneuvering quickly through the woods. If you compare the .340 and .338-378 Weatherby Magnums shooting . In recent times, the popularity of this rifle has pushed manufacturers to make ammunition for hunting and casual shooting. Investing in a rifle requires a lot of thinking and research, but more importantly, it depends on your requirements. However, RWS did not tool up in time to produce the .460 Weatherby Magnum cartridge and in the end only produced substandard .300 Weatherby ammunition before production once again moved to Norma.[6]. produces about 37 ft.-lbs. Mag, by contrast, produces only 25 ft.-lbs. The Bad news is considered to feature Noreen Firearms signature rifle designs. When loaded to its full potential has little use outside this primary use - although it can be used to hunt any species, there are far better cartridge choices for other game animals. Re: 340 Weatherby vs. 338 lapua the 338 lapua hands down. 460 Weatherby Magnum 470 Nitro Express (1) Refine by Cartridge: 470 Nitro Express 475 Linebaugh (3) Refine by Cartridge: 475 Linebaugh 480 Ruger (3) land is given at .450in (11.4mm) and groove is .458in (11.6mm). The short barrel also makes this best .338 Lapua rifles easy to maneuver without much trouble. The rifles are ruggedly build to perform well with hard recoiling cartridges such as the .460 Weatherby Magnum, .500 A-Square, .577 Tyrannosaur. Can 338 Lapua barrel be re-chambered for 33 XC? Estimated New and Used Values for a Weatherby Mark V Values are based on a basic model . The Ambi mag release on this Barrett MRAD goes hand in hand with the magazine capacity as it lets you change mags easily, even though you have to shoot for quite a while before you eventually run out of rounds. Horn's reply was "We'll make you a primer that, by God, will set your powder ablaze". Weatherby no longer provides a long leade (freebore) for the cartridge. The 338 Lapua is based on the 416 Rigby case. Velocity As illustrated in the chart, .300 Weatherby Magnum rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 3230 feet per second (fps) while .338 Lapua Magnum rounds travel at a velocity of 2930 fps. Most rifles chambered in .30-06 Springfield develop an average of 20ftlbf (27J) of free recoil. To adjust yourself to a rifle, you need to fire multiple rounds without the fear of wearing out the barrels. There are a large variety of bullets manufactured which are suited for the .460 Weatherby. This will give you accurate shots and penetrate your targets with maximum velocity. Lets talk about durability and reliability, because this is one of the most crucial factors when it comes to rifles. The Dumoulin White Hunter is also available in .416 Rigby, .500 Jeffery and 505 Gibbs. It has been used by the military as well as for long-range hunters and target shooting. Tough to carve a niche when you . The resulting factory ammunition is about 100ft/s (30m/s) slower than early Weatherby Ammunition. A mile away is also impressive. Featuring a fluted No. A .338 Remington Ultra Mag loaded with a 250-grain Nosler Partition. For long-range challenges and competitions, the 338 Lapua is the best candidate for you. You are using an out of date browser. This will differ from person to person but it is always ideal to have a decent magazine capacity, this way you dont have to reload too frequently. SAAMI recommends a maximum chamber pressure rating of 65,000psi (4,500bar) while CIP provides a maximum chamber pressure rating of 4,400bar (64,000psi). Both of them fire 250-grain. Guns have gained quite a popularity in recent years. The large case capacity of the .460 Weatherby Magnum lends itself to various forms of conversion and experimentation. However, as no mainstream ammunition manufacturer loads these bullets, tailoring such loads for lion or leopard is strictly an option available only to the handloader or for those willing to have custom ammunition made to order. Investing on this precision rifle is like playing around with building blocks, you decide how you want it to work. Tournaments and other shooting competitions have started catching the attention of all those competitive shooters that like to be challenged. A 250 grain match bullet drops 145" at 800 when . [52] All reloading manuals provide loading data using only this particular primer to develop reloading data for the .460 Weatherby Magnum. So, you should always consider choosing one that can survive the extreme conditions the best. The.340 Weatherby Magnum employs the same.338 in. That includes their hunting oriented Mark V Accumark as well as their tactically minded TRR. The rifle uses an aluminum bedding block and recoil lugs to prevent any movement between the stock and the action. Cartridges such as the .500 Jeffery, .500 Nitro Express, .505 Gibbs, .577 Nitro Express, .600 Nitro Express do however provide a larger diameter bullet while the latter two cartridges are also capable of launching heavier bullets than the .460 Weatherby Magnum. That extra 720ft lbs of power, will really shine at the 1 miles/ OR, 1,760 METER MARK. This 111 long range model is one of the best .338 Lapua rifles of the Savage center fire line and rightfully so. Hangfires with cartridges such as the .460 Weatherby are extremely unpleasant. The increased performance is realized in terms of both remaining energy and extended range. Last edited on 21 December 2022, at 17:06, Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'Epreuve des Armes Feu Portatives, 460 WEATHERBY MAGNUM Cartridge statistics, A-Square 460 Weatherby Magnum Triad ammunition, "The .460 - Roy Weatherby's biggest Magnum", "What is the throat length (free bore) on your Weatherby rifles chambered for Weatherby magnum calibers? .338 - 378 Weatherby Magnum.338 Marlin Express.338 RUM (Remington Ultra Magnum).338 Weatherby RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum).340 Weatherby Magnum.348 Winchester; 9 x 21; 9 x 23 Winchester.357 / 44 Bain & Davis.357 Herrett.35 Remington.350 Remington Magnum.356 Winchester.358 Norma Magnum.358 Shooting Times Alaskan.358 Winchester.38 Long Colt A loss of velocity of 50100-foot-per-second (1530m/s) can be expected with these mono-metal bullets. He accomplished this by necking up the .378 Weatherby Magnum case to accept a .458 caliber bullet. Like the .338 Lapua, it is a great candidate for the 300-grain long-range bullets now on the market. You can expect the XPR to give you top quality accuracy with only a reduced muzzle velocity. Up next on our list, we have yet another pick from Savage Arms. . Joined Apr 17, 2013 . [55] However, the .460 Weatherby Magnum was beset by penetration issues from the beginning. Due to the recoil energy and recoil velocity of the cartridge rifles designed for the .460 Weatherby Magnum and other cartridges in its class demand particular attention with regard to their design. As factory loaded ammunition for the .460 Weatherby Magnum is optimized for only heavy dangerous game, reloaders gain a great benefit from reloading for the .460 Weatherby Magnum. The Accubrake reduces felt recoil by about 53%. This without excessive pressure and largely sub-MOA accuracy ! This rifle features a receiver constructed with machined steel which aids durability. the 338lapua was designed as a long range sniper round.it has proven itself to be an extremly accurate.plus it will push any given bullet wieght 100-200 fps faster than the 340. i have seen 338s hold 4-5" 5 shot groups at a 1000yds. The first rifles for the .460 Weatherby Magnum were built on Brevex Magnum Mauser action. Required fields are marked *. With a 9.5-pound rifle, a .338 Lapua Mag. Currently ammunition is available from A-Square, Conley Precision Cartridge and Weatherby (Norma) among others. [53] A full-length die set is available from Hornady Manufacturing.