Weatherby Mark V Thompson Long Range 30-378

[wyominghunter]

I was looking for a new rifle/caliber to tinker around with this year.  I wanted to try the 7 PRC, but it was just a little too new; rifle and ammunition choices are limited this year.  I might acquire that caliber next year.

With that in mind, the Thompson Long Range Weatherby Mark V caught my eye.  I have some rifles with scopes having ballistic-tuned turrets, but I always liked the simplicity and utility of a ballistic reticle, which is what Thompson Long Range outfits their rifle with - a Leupold VX5HD 3-15x44mm scope and custom reticle for the 180 grain Nosler Accubond. 

I have a 300 RUM and a 338 RUM, but this will be my first 30-378 and it certainly looks impressive.  The rifle feels great and just slightly muzzle heavy, but I kind of like that with a bigger caliber rifle. 

Our local outdoor range doesn't open until May 1st, so I'll have to wait a while to sight it in and break in the barrel.  I'll let everyone know how it performs at the range! 

Thompson Long Range offers a 1-day course in long-range shooting and I think I'll drive down and attend that this summer. I need to start praying for a successful elk tag drawing!!

[grizzly340]

Very Nice JK
I watched I short video on it because I didn't know what the Thompson was.
Looks like a real nice ready made long range Killing Macine.
Have Fun getting to know it.

[Grouchy]

Nice! Good luck with it!   

[TexWeatherby]

That's a nice looking rig. Leupolds are my favorite scopes too. I bet you will do well with this.

[wyominghunter]

They were even nice enough to sight it in out to 1000 yards.  As I have said many times, I'm not a "long range" shooter.  Most of my shots fall WELL inside of 500 yards, but it is nice to have a rifle setup to go out that far.  I'll have to do a little shooting out to 600-700 yards to see how effective I can be with this rifle. 

Thompson offers a 1-day shooting course in Logan, UT.  That is a fairly short drive for me, so I thought I would go take it some time this summer.

Here is an interesting tidbit...Thompson doesn't recommend cleaning this rifle and it shoots best fairly fouled.  That goes against the very fabric of my being, but I guess I'll give it a try.  At least until my OCD won't allow me to pull the trigger until I clean it thoroughly... .

[TexWeatherby]

I would assume they mean leave some copper in it. I would certainly still be running soaked patches through it to clean out the powder residue and heavy buildup of copper, just little or no brushing.

[Dino82520]

Are you going to check it out at the LVSA range? 1000 yds with one position up to 1300 yds due to the curve of the draw it's located in.

[txaggie]

that has always been an intriguing caliber for me, never purchased one don't really get to use my 300 or 340 much with most we hunt it's way overkill.

Cool rifle and sounds like a great place to come shoot!

[.257]

Just received my cartridge board from grizzly340. That 30-378 looks like a monster next to the 340. I have a 340 and know what it’s capable of. Should be a long range machine.