Bob Nelson 35Whelen
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@coloradoI have a 270 Weatherby in a Mark V (150g Partitions at 3200 fps), and a XCR II in 375 Weatherby (not 378, 300g A-Frames at 2800 fps) that weighs 7 1/2 lbs with scope. Neither have a brake. Both are absolutely fine as far as recoil is concerned and accurate too!
Bob not only will recoil velocity be very high but i think the rifle being that lite will torque out of the rest from the bench. I have a 6.2 pound 338 that does. I have a very lite 458 Lott and it torques badly.@colorado
They may be fine but the 30-378 is another beast again. Recoil velocity is what gets you more than the foot pounds
Bob
What did you say ,i will have to turn my hearing aids up!.@radname
Try shooting it off the bench with no brake. Then you will know what a handful it is. I use a brake when hunting without hearing protection as I only usually fire one or two shots so no worries.
Bob
@FlewisBob not only will recoil velocity be very high but i think the rifle being that lite will torque out of the rest from the bench. I have a 6.2 pound 338 that does. I have a very lite 458 Lott and it torques badly.
@rdogWhat did you say ,i will have to turn my hearing aids up!.
Arguably suboptimal on a hunting rifle.I'm a sucker for Weatherby. Was just in Tulsa for the big gun show, and I love how you can spot that glossy stock from a mile away.
Maybe my head acts as some sort of an echo chamber being that it's largely hollow, but I know I definitely prefer the recoil to the muzzle blast without ear protection.@radname
I only use one on my Whelen due to a shoulder injury. As I only fire one or two shots at a time it doesn't worry me. I don't hear it or feel it when shooting at game but then again my hearing is stuffed anyway.
Bob
@PerHAnd not so many bullets in .35 in the weight and speed to hold up in Wby speed
And several of them are borderline in .358 Norma speed and energy levels .
The good bullets that are , is not around in quanta needed .
I would like to have more selection of 260-300 in .35 cal that is tougher around .
Is that Hawk inc. you're thinking of with the different jacket thickness?@PerH
All that's in order is the 280gn AFrame, 275 and 210 gn Woodleigh and one other company that makes bullets with different jacket thicknesses.
Not much in the big scheme of things
But what is available is good.
Bob
@radnameIs that Hawk inc. you're thinking of with the different jacket thickness?
@radname
Good to know. Thanks Bob.@radname
I think they are the ones @Rick HOlbert is trialing in his 358win at the moment without much success at the moment.
The new North Fork from Sweden are giving him great accuracy and good velocities tho.
Another good bullet is federals trophy bonded bear claw.
Bob
Yes it’s some good options and Northfork also have or make some good also@PerH
All that's in order is the 280gn AFrame, 275 and 210 gn Woodleigh and one other company that makes bullets with different jacket thicknesses.
Not much in the big scheme of things
But what is available is good.
Bob
What's the model number ?I know Weatherby is not well liked in this forum. This rifle has some nice lines and a beautiful wood stock and not too expensive with an MSRP of $. 1799.00. I think this would be great rifle in a 257 Weatherby configuration. Without the muzzle break of course.
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@radname.Maybe my head acts as some sort of an echo chamber being that it's largely hollow, but I know I definitely prefer the recoil to the muzzle blast without ear protection.