dgr416
Well-Known Member
I have been using the 338-378 Weatherby accumark scence it came out.I tried the 338 wm and 300 wm but they didnt have the punch I wanted out on large game such as moose and bears at long range.I put Nikon 6.5x20 and 5.5x15 power scopes on my 338-378s.They are light to tote .I cant see toting a 18 pound rifle in Alaska through the mush and tundra.There needs to be a good hunting rifle in the 338 lapula .I am suprised Weatherby has not chambered the accumark in it.I think Elmer Keith was way ahead of his timein long range rifles.I almost bought a 338-378 KT but a friend got it and rechambered it to 338-378 Weatherby.I an very comfortable using this rifle on the tundra.I only dont like it when a bear pops up at 15 feet and I cant see him.That is something that can happen any time in alaska.I like the 250 gr Nosler Partition best of all the bullets i have tried.I know they will handle a grizzley where as the match bullets wont.There is a big difference in hunting where grizzleys will be involved .I usually have my 454 also just in case or when cleaning an animal.I am so glad the 338 caliber getting its day in long range hunting.It is one of the best calibers.Weather you have a 340 weatherby ,338 ulta mag,338 lapula or a 338-378 you have made a very good choice in a long range cartridge.Choosing a rifle you are able to tote 10 miles a day and still shoot good when its down to the wire is whats important to me.