Being 74 years old I always hunted deer and wild hogs with a 30-06 Springfield, it wasn’t until I went Elk hunting in Wyoming that I bought the 340 Weatherby. Back in the day Barns made the MRX bullet and using the 250 gr bullet was able to make a clean shot at 426 yards with a 40 degree elevation. I know humans have been killed at those ranges with the 06 but they’re a lot tougher than us humans.
You are a pretty persistent guy, you will figure it out. Guns and ammo and Memorial Day make me reflect on those that served and made us free. We are extremely blessed and lucky to live in the USA. Thanks for sharing.
Break it in then make a decision. It's starting to tighten up. I just bought a 300wby on the 'hunter' platform and my groups are worse than that to start. Only after the 2nd box of factory ammo did it start to tighten up to 1' to 1 1/2. I'm going to start load development soon, factory ammo is more practical for break-in than using components. Beautiful rifle, congratulations on your dream coming true!
Don't worry it'll shrink. My 340 weatherby magnum was exactly the same 2" groups at 100 but the second time I took it out it was 1.5" and now it's under an inch. I'm shooting some old factory ammo 210gr spire pint and I got some amazing velocity from those 3230 fps.
I shot 250gr SGKs and 250gr Partitions. Never tried the ABLRs. Norma MRP and IMR 7828ssc were the best powders. No reason to shoot lighter bullets - that's not what the 340 Bee is for. Retorque your action screws and make sure you first bump the butt on the floor to make sure the recoil lug is firm against the wood. Also, check your scope screws. The 340 is brutal on scopes and mounts.
I only have one weatherby rifle that likes the cheaper hornady ammo. The more expensive ammo will shoot I bet. Otherwise, I'm sure you can reload some accurate loads. And by the way, if you give up on the mead bullets I might be interested in buying what's left. Do they make bonded in less than 30cal? It's hard to find information on them. Thanks!
I have a 340 Weatherby with a medium contour barrel. I have obtained decent groups with several different weight bullets and loads. The recoil was also strong but reasonable. The slim contour barrel might have some effect on your accuracy. Perhaps a lighter charge weight load would improve the accuracy. Mr. Kleingunther added about 2 inches of bedding to the forward end of my stock on an older 300 Weatherby. That also improved accuracy. Nosler has good load data for 180 to 300 grain hunting bullets in the 340. I've had good results using their data for the 300 and 340 loads
Gorgeous rifle! I had a 340 Weatherby many years ago and I even paid a little extra for some really nice wood. I love Weatherby's Mark V, but that 340 was just too much for me. I did not have a muzzle break, but it was Magna-ported. Enjoy your new "thumper"!
I’ve had issues with the direct mount style rings. Put a pair of quality rings on a rifle and load combo that has shot hundreds of rounds into great groups, and had a 2.5” shotgun pattern. Back to the pic rail and a sturdy pair of heavy “tactical” rings and accuracy came back immediately. Could be worth checking especially with that high recoil system. Athlon Ares line has been great for me with zero retention, repeatable tracking, etc. I have two of the Ares ETR’s and both have been solid over 2-3 years and thousands of rounds on multiple center fire and rimfire rifles.
Glad you got your stock repaired. Doesn't seem to match weatherby accuracy guarantee with quality factory loads. The 340 weatherby is one of their harder kicking cartridges so I hope you can get sub m.o.a. groups . Enjoy the shoulder surgeries down the line😅 as you fire that mule . Shot a 460 weatherby once,no fun,crawled the stock and almost broke my nose as thumb was jammed into my nose. Careful with those hard kicking weatherbys,they do bite !
Take it for what it's worth, but over the last 30+ years I've had people say their mark 5 deluxe will not shoot. I even bought my wife one for $800 , that only had 18 rounds down the barrel. First thing I do is bed the action and barrel. The wood with thin barrels seem to heat up change the point of impact
@ReloadingWeatherby That's what I shoot in both my 340 and my 338-378. They do good. Took a 6x6 in New Mexico a couple of years ago with the 338-378 at 630 yards.
Shoot a couple of boxes through the 340 to get it broken in, it should tighten up after a few rounds, you mention recoil, that could be some of your grouping issues, also handloads tend to shoot better than the factory rounds, my mark v doesn't have a break, its favorite loads get down under a half inch, for three shots, as a plus, it makes brass to reload, looking forward to your progress Austin
My 7mm W.M. is pretty finicky when it comes to ammo, and my groups with 150gr+ were all bad, although not as bad as the ones in your video. Once I switched to 140gr TTSX I can shoot 0.8" - 1.19" groups. For a gun that's older than me, I'd say that's pretty okay. So, keep shooting and keep trying different ammo/loads, your groups WILL get smaller!
Lots of velocity focused content on your channel. Not a bad thing per se but accuracy and the ability to see hits/misses should be major factors in deciding on or "championing" cartridges
My mark v 340 weatherby shoots 210 nosler partitions, 210 swift scirroccos at 3240 into .450 three shot groups at 100 yards, 225 hornady interbonds at 3115, into .480, three shots, 250 sierra gamekings at 3010 into .510 three shots, rifle doesn't wear a brake, accuracy is right up there with the velocities
All the high end rifles I have bought shot right out of the box and shot most ammo I feed them it is usually the lower end guns you have to find the right bullet and powder I would not be happy with them groups.
@Lucysdad66 you have had good luck then. Can't say I have ever seen 2.5" groups but I have seen Weatherby MkV, Bergera, Browning x bolt all shoot weird groups with certain loads (up to 1.75 groups) oddly enough the only gun I have that doesn't care about brand or bullet type is my Savage 114 american classic in 22-250. The worst I have seen it shoot is 1.25 moa with a 62 grain bullet that is pushing the limits of its ability to stabilize with a 1in12 twist. Every other load has been under 1moa.
Get yourself a "Past Super Mag Plus Recoil Shield." I'm not afraid of shooting shoulder cannons anymore, it'll make a huge difference to the recoil and your grouping ability.
Ok great looking rifle, now for advice buy cheap bullets break the barrel in shoot 4 clean ,4 shots clean, 25 total shots and scrub super clean. It takes time but the reward will be worth it.1 of my weatherby took 70 rounds group. Was .365 in .the barrl new has too many MICRO BURRS YOU SHOOT, CLEAN,SHOOT,CLEAN THEM OUT= accuracy & speed then loan testing starts. 70 yrs of shooting teaches no short cuts...
@@texpatriot8462 I’ve been looking at their 24” barrel Mountain Rifle with the Bronze cerakote. It’s a light rifle. So I’ve been back and forth between the Browning and the Seekens. They are both around the $2,400 range, I’m just trying to figure out which one I’d like. Haha, I want both!!
Took like 30-40 rounds for my 30-378 to settle in. Started with 1.5-2 inch groups. Got down to Under .5 as it broke in…wouldn’t worry too much. Some guns just hate certain bullets as well.
Can’t stress this enough, my 338-378 weatherby hates 230 grain Eld-x bullets, I mean hates, 8+ inch 3 shot groups, but I can get under .75in groups out of both a 250gr Barnes LRX, and a 300gr nosler accubond. It definitely takes some experimenting, and money, to get these rifles dialed in sometimes.
I could get one inch or less groups at 100 yds with my 340 Wby, Reloader 22, Nosler ballistic tip 200 grains at 3150 fps. Also Mark V like yours. Also nosler partition 260 grains very fast and accurate. It did not like 250 grain barnes X bullets at 2930 fps/R22
@@ReloadingWeatherby I’ve had great results in a Ruger no 1 with a 26”. A friend uses them in his 340 about 1” about as good as a pair of codgers can do anymore. That’s at 160 yards. As far as we can shoot at his private range
That Mead bullet is definitely not the one for your 300. I really like the looks of that Athlon scope - being FFP it should be excellent for long range. I'm sure you'll find a killer load for the 340. A mediocre range day is still a hundred times better than a good day at work.
If reloads don't work, will you try floating the barrel? Action shouldn't need bedding because you said that Weatherby did it. My Mark V Deluxe came from the factory with the recoil lug bedded in a white compound.
@@ReloadingWeatherby Ok, but my 300 Wby Mark V Deluxe went from shooting 2 inch groups without a floated barrel to 1/4 inch groups when I floated it. If it wasn't a one hole group there was just a tiny bit of paper between bullet holes. Point of impact wasn't effected as the barrel warmed up either whereas the poi kept moving upwards as the barrel warmed up with pressure on the forend. I used Nosler Custom Brass and 180 grain Accubonds.
That cracked me up when you were like…it’s stout lmao. I bet shooting it not at a bench will be better. Like that stock tho. If you did this all over again, would you still get the same caliber?
I’ve always liked the look of the accumark. On occasion I look at them on their custom rifle page. Even considered building a rem 700 platform custom to make it look almost identical. Except the action would be diff of course.
I bought a Rem 700 bdl in 338 years ago and couldn't get better than 2 inch groups so I sold it for a Sako 30-06. My gunsmith said he could've fitted a 300 win mag barrel to my Remington and gotten 1/2 inch groups. The 338 calibre is so much more difficult to get to shoot than a 300. My pick for my once in a lifetime Mk V Deluxe, 300 wby and that's what I have in my safe.
I still use factory wby 250 grain spiral points the old grey boxes with orange writing and it touches to no more than .25" groups and mines round 30yr old gun no brake lol
And I'd be very thrilled for you as well. Can't wait to see and then see what you do to tune it if it needs it? Ammo, bedding, will floating the barrel work? Rifles are so much fun!
It's stout....and it looked like it. I could see the difference in recoil between the 300 and the 340. Like the saying goes with performance, their ain't no free lunch.
When using the Caldwell bags, it looks like you are down too far to get a decent eye alignment. When I use the caldwell bags, I often put them on something to raise them somewhat.
When you shoot that rifle take your time amd let the barrel cool. Between shots but it needs to barrel broken in with about 20 shots a new barrel kreiger amd douglas barrels both recommend shoot clean between every shot then every 3rd shot clean I always shoot about 8 rounds and clean it helps smooth the barrel inside
Looking like the only way to get the best accuracy is by handloading your own. I would be awfully tempted to give Weatherby a call to request another rifle that will go into an inch at 100 with their factory ammunition. A guarantee is a guarantee, with their hi dollar ammunition!
So no barrel break in? Hmmm. For that money, I think I would have followed factory recommendations. I mean, they designed and built probably millions of them, they should know. Whatever, I break in pellet guns, why not.
If you don't dip your barrel in a fresh 50 gallon barrel full of new Lucas gun cleaner after every shot for at least 2 hours between shots for the first 200 shots you must hate your gun because you didn't break your barrel in properly
@@BigTimberLodge no reason to pretend you are stupid. Most manufacturers suggest a break in process and go as far as specific instructions. I know it's somehow cool these days to neglect your guns, but in my opinion if it tightened the groups 1/8 inch that is worth a little TLC. You do you cool guy.
@briankopp1369 that's where you're wrong, kiddo. Weatherby suggests a break-in period for barrels but even admitted on their podcast that it was optional. Christensen suggests a break-in, but their rifles are sub-par. However, if you contact most major manufacturers of rifles directly, they will tell you their barrels don't need to be broken-in.
@briankopp1369 Let me guess your favorite content creator is Ron Spomer Outdoors, and you get all your "how to take care of your firearm" information from Brownells and Midway USA. Your favorite hunting round was the 6.5 Creedmoor until you got your hands on a "real man's cartridge," the 7mm PRC. I bet you believe the box velocity Hornady prints on their factory ammunition, too.
Consider an apollo max LR muzzle brake. According to youtube testing results, recoil can be reduced another 15-20% lower than your current muzzle brake. The muzzle brake you have theoretically reduces recoil by about 30%. The Apollo's are consistently around 46%. Good luck and as always get a lead sled.
Get rid of that crummy break and it'll be a lot better too shoot I have a couple 340s and they're both enjoyable. Would love to see you develop a load for the hammer 267 grain tipped bullets
![300 Weatherby Magnum - First Shots and Sighting In [Surprisingly GREAT Groups]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/uRQ_ekYKK9U/mqdefault.jpg)
Being 74 years old I always hunted deer and wild hogs with a 30-06 Springfield, it wasn’t until I went Elk hunting in Wyoming that I bought the 340 Weatherby. Back in the day Barns made the MRX bullet and using the 250 gr bullet was able to make a clean shot at 426 yards with a 40 degree elevation. I know humans have been killed at those ranges with the 06 but they’re a lot tougher than us humans.
You are a pretty persistent guy, you will figure it out. Guns and ammo and Memorial Day make me reflect on those that served and made us free. We are extremely blessed and lucky to live in the USA. Thanks for sharing.
Yes we are
Wouldn't worry at all about the results. Give it time to "settle in". Sure is a beauty!
I'm not worried. My first group with handloads a month ago shot better
Break it in then make a decision. It's starting to tighten up.
I just bought a 300wby on the 'hunter' platform and my groups are worse than that to start.
Only after the 2nd box of factory ammo did it start to tighten up to 1' to 1 1/2.
I'm going to start load development soon, factory ammo is more practical for break-in than using components.
Beautiful rifle, congratulations on your dream coming true!
Yeah I'm not worried about accuracy
That 300wby is a tac driver, it just didn't like that ammo.
Impressive watching the differences of the shock waves as they hit the camera between the 340 vs the 300.
Yeah, I can imagine your shoulder notices
Don't worry it'll shrink. My 340 weatherby magnum was exactly the same 2" groups at 100 but the second time I took it out it was 1.5" and now it's under an inch. I'm shooting some old factory ammo 210gr spire pint and I got some amazing velocity from those 3230 fps.
Austin my 340 loves 210& 225 nosler Partision and 200 225 accubond and 200 billistic tip all with a healthy charge of Reloader -22 Accu Mark
Thanks
Your elbow needs to be supported
I shot 250gr SGKs and 250gr Partitions. Never tried the ABLRs. Norma MRP and IMR 7828ssc were the best powders. No reason to shoot lighter bullets - that's not what the 340 Bee is for.
Retorque your action screws and make sure you first bump the butt on the floor to make sure the recoil lug is firm against the wood. Also, check your scope screws. The 340 is brutal on scopes and mounts.
I only have one weatherby rifle that likes the cheaper hornady ammo.
The more expensive ammo will shoot I bet.
Otherwise, I'm sure you can reload some accurate loads.
And by the way, if you give up on the mead bullets I might be interested in buying what's left.
Do they make bonded in less than 30cal?
It's hard to find information on them.
Thanks!
I have a 340 Weatherby with a medium contour barrel. I have obtained decent groups with several different weight bullets and loads. The recoil was also strong but reasonable. The slim contour barrel might have some effect on your accuracy. Perhaps a lighter charge weight load would improve the accuracy. Mr. Kleingunther added about 2 inches of bedding to the forward end of my stock on an older 300 Weatherby. That also improved accuracy. Nosler has good load data for 180 to 300 grain hunting bullets in the 340. I've had good results using their data for the 300 and 340 loads
Gorgeous rifle! I had a 340 Weatherby many years ago and I even paid a little extra for some really nice wood. I love Weatherby's Mark V, but that 340 was just too much for me. I did not have a muzzle break, but it was Magna-ported. Enjoy your new "thumper"!
All of my Weatherby rifles love the Barnes bullets. I could not get a good group with interlock bullets. Reload some Barnes and see the difference.
I have the 225 TTSX
I’ve had issues with the direct mount style rings. Put a pair of quality rings on a rifle and load combo that has shot hundreds of rounds into great groups, and had a 2.5” shotgun pattern.
Back to the pic rail and a sturdy pair of heavy “tactical” rings and accuracy came back immediately.
Could be worth checking especially with that high recoil system.
Athlon Ares line has been great for me with zero retention, repeatable tracking, etc. I have two of the Ares ETR’s and both have been solid over 2-3 years and thousands of rounds on multiple center fire and rimfire rifles.
Glad you got your stock repaired. Doesn't seem to match weatherby accuracy guarantee with quality factory loads. The 340 weatherby is one of their harder kicking cartridges so I hope you can get sub m.o.a. groups . Enjoy the shoulder surgeries down the line😅 as you fire that mule . Shot a 460 weatherby once,no fun,crawled the stock and almost broke my nose as thumb was jammed into my nose. Careful with those hard kicking weatherbys,they do bite !
Take it for what it's worth, but over the last 30+ years I've had people say their mark 5 deluxe will not shoot. I even bought my wife one for $800 , that only had 18 rounds down the barrel. First thing I do is bed the action and barrel. The wood with thin barrels seem to heat up change the point of impact
Love it when you have spent some time shooting a heavy recoiling cartrdige and go back to a lighter one. 300 Wby makes 30-06 seem like a 223! :D
That Mark V sure is pretty. I would be afraid to even take that thing out of the house. Lol
My 340 Weathermark loves the 213 Hammer Hunters with RL19
🤷♂️ I Have Always Had Good Luck With Retumbo Powder in My Big Magnums and the 340 Weatherby is Definitely a Big Magnum! 😯
I pulled a bullet from the Weatherby ammo. It looked like a vihtavuori powder.
All of my Weatherby rifles really shoot great sub moa groups with Barnes bullets. They like the jump on the overbore.
I'm loading up the 225 gr TTSX
@ReloadingWeatherby That's what I shoot in both my 340 and my 338-378. They do good. Took a 6x6 in New Mexico a couple of years ago with the 338-378 at 630 yards.
Wow that 340 reminds me of this beautiful car this guy built the sharpest car on the block but when he open the hood 2 squirrels were under the hood..
It will eventually shoot well
My 340 Weatherbys like RL 19 and Barnes 225gr ttsx bullets. I get consistent moa groups. Give it a try.
Shoot a couple of boxes through the 340 to get it broken in, it should tighten up after a few rounds, you mention recoil, that could be some of your grouping issues, also handloads tend to shoot better than the factory rounds, my mark v doesn't have a break, its favorite loads get down under a half inch, for three shots, as a plus, it makes brass to reload, looking forward to your progress Austin
I'm not worried about accuracy
My 7mm W.M. is pretty finicky when it comes to ammo, and my groups with 150gr+ were all bad, although not as bad as the ones in your video. Once I switched to 140gr TTSX I can shoot 0.8" - 1.19" groups. For a gun that's older than me, I'd say that's pretty okay. So, keep shooting and keep trying different ammo/loads, your groups WILL get smaller!
I'm confident it will shoot well
Lots of velocity focused content on your channel. Not a bad thing per se but accuracy and the ability to see hits/misses should be major factors in deciding on or "championing" cartridges
Sigh... my 300 Weatherby and 257 Weatherby shoot sub Half MOA with the bullets it likes. Weatherby cartridges are hunting cartridges.
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I think it’s more about accountability from manufacturers regarding advertised specs. Hornady has completely dropped the ball as of late.
My mark v 340 weatherby shoots 210 nosler partitions, 210 swift scirroccos at 3240 into .450 three shot groups at 100 yards, 225 hornady interbonds at 3115, into .480, three shots, 250 sierra gamekings at 3010 into .510 three shots, rifle doesn't wear a brake, accuracy is right up there with the velocities
My 340 Weatherby loves 225 TTSX's pushed by H4350, RL19, H4831, or IMR7828 at around 2900-3000 fps
It took me bout 2 boxes of ammo to break mine in . But it was worth it good video
Midway on the clearance and sales they have 338 cal 210 grain partition they are over runs not second 63 $ a 100
Thank you Weatherby for accuracy in advertising. Although expensive you do get what you paid for.
Enjoy your box velocities and
2 1/2" groups. LOL
@dankcincy it really should get better accuracy, it's probably just that particular bullet that doesn't agree with his rifle.
@@Stewart7516 That's a little besides the point.
If it don't shoot, the velocity is irrelevant.
All the high end rifles I have bought shot right out of the box and shot most ammo I feed them it is usually the lower end guns you have to find the right bullet and powder I would not be happy with them groups.
@Lucysdad66 you have had good luck then. Can't say I have ever seen 2.5" groups but I have seen Weatherby MkV, Bergera, Browning x bolt all shoot weird groups with certain loads (up to 1.75 groups) oddly enough the only gun I have that doesn't care about brand or bullet type is my Savage 114 american classic in 22-250. The worst I have seen it shoot is 1.25 moa with a 62 grain bullet that is pushing the limits of its ability to stabilize with a 1in12 twist. Every other load has been under 1moa.
Get yourself a "Past Super Mag Plus Recoil Shield." I'm not afraid of shooting shoulder cannons anymore, it'll make a huge difference to the recoil and your grouping ability.
Ok great looking rifle, now for advice buy cheap bullets break the barrel in shoot 4 clean ,4 shots clean, 25 total shots and scrub super clean. It takes time but the reward will be worth it.1 of my weatherby took 70 rounds group. Was .365 in .the barrl new has too many MICRO BURRS YOU SHOOT, CLEAN,SHOOT,CLEAN THEM OUT= accuracy & speed then loan testing starts. 70 yrs of shooting teaches no short cuts...
That Mark 5 is a beautiful rifle. Enjoyed the video…. I’m looking at the Seekens, but in 6.8 Western.
Great idea!
If you are interested in the Browning 6.8's, there are X bolt deals to be had.
@@texpatriot8462
I’ve been looking at their 24” barrel Mountain Rifle with the Bronze cerakote. It’s a light rifle. So I’ve been back and forth between the Browning and the Seekens. They are both around the $2,400 range, I’m just trying to figure out which one I’d like. Haha, I want both!!
Wow bro., thanks for the video.
Took like 30-40 rounds for my 30-378 to settle in. Started with 1.5-2 inch groups. Got down to Under .5 as it broke in…wouldn’t worry too much. Some guns just hate certain bullets as well.
I'm not worried
Can’t stress this enough, my 338-378 weatherby hates 230 grain Eld-x bullets, I mean hates, 8+ inch 3 shot groups, but I can get under .75in groups out of both a 250gr Barnes LRX, and a 300gr nosler accubond. It definitely takes some experimenting, and money, to get these rifles dialed in sometimes.
I could get one inch or less groups at 100 yds with my 340 Wby, Reloader 22, Nosler ballistic tip 200 grains at 3150 fps. Also Mark V like yours.
Also nosler partition 260 grains very fast and accurate.
It did not like 250 grain barnes X bullets at 2930 fps/R22
Thanks for the recommendations
Your rifle loves those Hammer bullets.
This gun will shoot better than that, break the barel in, clean it well, and try some more factory and handloads!
Break it in!! But try some accubonds, re-torque stock and scope mounts.
I have some 250 gr Accubonds
@@ReloadingWeatherby I’ve had great results in a Ruger no 1 with a 26”. A friend uses them in his 340 about 1” about as good as a pair of codgers can do anymore. That’s at 160 yards. As far as we can shoot at his private range
That Mead bullet is definitely not the one for your 300. I really like the looks of that Athlon scope - being FFP it should be excellent for long range. I'm sure you'll find a killer load for the 340. A mediocre range day is still a hundred times better than a good day at work.
Yep
Maybe for that pencil barrel you need a barrel cooling device for working up loads at the range. $40/50 might be money well spent.
The fierce have a muzzle brake?
Yeah
My 6.8 Western didn't shoot great right out of the box either. I know it'll get better.
If reloads don't work, will you try floating the barrel? Action shouldn't need bedding because you said that Weatherby did it. My Mark V Deluxe came from the factory with the recoil lug bedded in a white compound.
I'm confident the reloads will work
@@ReloadingWeatherby Ok, but my 300 Wby Mark V Deluxe went from shooting 2 inch groups without a floated barrel to 1/4 inch groups when I floated it. If it wasn't a one hole group there was just a tiny bit of paper between bullet holes. Point of impact wasn't effected as the barrel warmed up either whereas the poi kept moving upwards as the barrel warmed up with pressure on the forend. I used Nosler Custom Brass and 180 grain Accubonds.
That cracked me up when you were like…it’s stout lmao. I bet shooting it not at a bench will be better. Like that stock tho. If you did this all over again, would you still get the same caliber?
100%. But if I did do it all over again I would get it in an Accumark. I'm not in panick mode... but accuracy is no Bueno right now lol
I’ve always liked the look of the accumark. On occasion I look at them on their custom rifle page. Even considered building a rem 700 platform custom to make it look almost identical. Except the action would be diff of course.
I bought a Rem 700 bdl in 338 years ago and couldn't get better than 2 inch groups so I sold it for a Sako 30-06. My gunsmith said he could've fitted a 300 win mag barrel to my Remington and gotten 1/2 inch groups. The 338 calibre is so much more difficult to get to shoot than a 300. My pick for my once in a lifetime Mk V Deluxe, 300 wby and that's what I have in my safe.
I still use factory wby 250 grain spiral points the old grey boxes with orange writing and it touches to no more than .25" groups and mines round 30yr old gun no brake lol
Big 338’s are punishing. They got both snap and push.
Yep
Hope you can get it to shoot a whole lot better.
I think it will
It's gud for elefant and buffalo short distans...so you are good
I bet it won't shoot as accurately as your 300. I hope it does though.
I would be thrilled if I could get sub half MOA with this rifle.
And I'd be very thrilled for you as well. Can't wait to see and then see what you do to tune it if it needs it? Ammo, bedding, will floating the barrel work? Rifles are so much fun!
It's stout....and it looked like it. I could see the difference in recoil between the 300 and the 340. Like the saying goes with performance, their ain't no free lunch.
That rifle needs a plano all weather case
Want to hook me up?
@@ReloadingWeatherby no
When using the Caldwell bags, it looks like you are down too far to get a decent eye alignment. When I use the caldwell bags, I often put them on something to raise them somewhat.
I usually do
If it doesn't tighten up in 80 rounds it may not be great
Probably so
Try a 210 ttsx with 90gr of n560 I got. Really good group and loaded 5bxs
When you shoot that rifle take your time amd let the barrel cool. Between shots but it needs to barrel broken in with about 20 shots a new barrel kreiger amd douglas barrels both recommend shoot clean between every shot then every 3rd shot clean I always shoot about 8 rounds and clean it helps smooth the barrel inside
I have never gotten good accuracy from Hornady Interlocks in several different rifles and calibers.
Hmm
Breaking in the barrel still?
Yeah
Yikes… I know it hurts, but super interesting - what was the total cost of this trip?
$120 for this trip.
@@ReloadingWeatherby a lot of money, but I had guessed more given the price of Weatherby Ammo. Thanks for the vid
Looking like the only way to get the best accuracy is by handloading your own. I would be awfully tempted to give Weatherby a call to request another rifle that will go into an inch at 100 with their factory ammunition. A guarantee is a guarantee, with their hi dollar ammunition!
Why do I get the feeling that the 300 PRC had the best groups of the day?
270 WSM had the best group that day. 300 PRC did well... around .8 inch groups
@@ReloadingWeatherby It's a shame the 300wby doesn't like that ammo.
My .340 has no brake. Yikes! It’s a handful!
I bet!
Accuracy guarantee from Weatherby. I would send it back over those results. Athelon optics not the best.
If it's still shooting bad after 100 rounds... I'll send it in. I'm only 20 rounds into it
Beautiful shotgun! 😂 Sorry....I had to.
100 yard indoor range?
Yeah
Cool
My word! Those groups are horrid from the 340. You are going to have to find the right combination through handloading.
Great video! Sub m.o.a. Will come. That setup will be devastating on game.
I plan to handload soon.
So no barrel break in? Hmmm. For that money, I think I would have followed factory recommendations. I mean, they designed and built probably millions of them, they should know. Whatever, I break in pellet guns, why not.
Already did it a month ago
If you don't dip your barrel in a fresh 50 gallon barrel full of new Lucas gun cleaner after every shot for at least 2 hours between shots for the first 200 shots you must hate your gun because you didn't break your barrel in properly
@@BigTimberLodge no reason to pretend you are stupid. Most manufacturers suggest a break in process and go as far as specific instructions. I know it's somehow cool these days to neglect your guns, but in my opinion if it tightened the groups 1/8 inch that is worth a little TLC. You do you cool guy.
@briankopp1369 that's where you're wrong, kiddo. Weatherby suggests a break-in period for barrels but even admitted on their podcast that it was optional. Christensen suggests a break-in, but their rifles are sub-par. However, if you contact most major manufacturers of rifles directly, they will tell you their barrels don't need to be broken-in.
@briankopp1369 Let me guess your favorite content creator is Ron Spomer Outdoors, and you get all your "how to take care of your firearm" information from Brownells and Midway USA. Your favorite hunting round was the 6.5 Creedmoor until you got your hands on a "real man's cartridge," the 7mm PRC. I bet you believe the box velocity Hornady prints on their factory ammunition, too.
Try with no muzzle brake
Consider an apollo max LR muzzle brake. According to youtube testing results, recoil can be reduced another 15-20% lower than your current muzzle brake. The muzzle brake you have theoretically reduces recoil by about 30%. The Apollo's are consistently around 46%. Good luck and as always get a lead sled.
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Get rid of that crummy break and it'll be a lot better too shoot I have a couple 340s and they're both enjoyable. Would love to see you develop a load for the hammer 267 grain tipped bullets
I probably will try some Hammer bullets in this rifle
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Honestly the weirdest range I've seen....do it outdoors....
It was raining
minute of deer
I'll get it smaller
@@ReloadingWeatherby im sure you will , i believe in you , and am praying for your shoulder
Very bad group
Yeah... gun doesn't like this bullet
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