.30-378 Weatherby VS .338 Lapua Magnum

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.30-378 Weatherby

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Gun Specifications

Specifications

.30-378 Weatherby

.338 Lapua Magnum

Height

2.91

2.77

Average FPS

3382

2927

Average Grain

178

254

Average Energy

4520

4831

Recoil

2.55

3.33

Ballistic Coefficient

489.17

597.14

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Gun Descriptions

.30-378 Weatherby

The 30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a.30 caliber, belted, bottle-necked rifle cartridge that was designed in response to a military contract from the United States Army in 1959. Roy Weatherby created it for a government contract as an anti-personnel/anti-material military cartridge. This white-hot cartridge is based on a 378 caliber cartridge that has been necked down to 30 caliber and loaded with powder. It comes factory loaded with bullets weighing between 165 and 200 grains (10.7 g and 13.0 g), producing muzzle speeds of over 3,500 ft/s (1,100 m/s) and muzzle energies of over 4,750 foot-pounds force (6,440 J). The cartridge went on to achieve world records for accuracy while still undisclosed to the public, including the first ten 10X in 1,000 yards (910 m) bench rest shooting. For the impact of light bullets on armor, the US Army's Redstone Arsenal required a rifle cartridge that could develop 6,000 ft/s (1,800 m/s). The.30-378 Weatherby Magnum was capable of reaching speeds of almost 5,000 feet per second (1,500 meters per second). The 30-378 Weatherby Magnum was able to attain over 5,000 ft/s (1,500 m/s), however, while using a slower burning and denser propellant, the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum surpassed the US Army’s requirement of 6,000 ft/s (1,800 m/s). Later, the 30-378 Weatherby Magnum was put to the test for long-range hunting and marksmanship competitions of over 1,000 yards (910 m).

.338 Lapua Magnum

About The .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo or .338 LM Ammo for short, is a rimless bottlenecked centrefire cartridge mainly developed for sniper rifles capable of taking out long ranged targets. The loaded 14.93 mm cartridge can penetrate body armor that is considered above military standard at ranges climbing up to 1,000 meters. Although, the maximum effective range of .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo has been recorded at 1,750 meters. Manufacturer The beauty that is .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo was a result of a joint venture between the Finnish rifle manufacturer, SAKO, the British rifle manufacturer, Accuracy International, and the Finnish ammunition manufacturer, more commonly known as Nammo Lapua Oy. Uses The .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo is the ultimate centrefire rifle cartridge and since it specializes in long ranged targets, it’s the perfect choice for military snipers. Thanks to the bullet’s long effective range and the accuracy it provides, it’s the first choice for sniper rifle users during wars. However, it’s reputation just doesn’t end in the military, when the target is beyond 1,500 meters, the hunters’ first choice is .338 Lapua Magnum Ammo. Regardless the type of game they are hunting, the choice is always .338 LM Ammo because of the excellent and accurate results it is capable of yielding. This combat proven rifle round provides incredible performance, penetrating power and precision in the essential role of long range shooting.