I perosnally have always felt the 378 WBY is an odd-ball cartridge, but Weatherby still sells plenty of them. I cannot figure this and have debated this cartridge, in my own mind, for years.

I suppose, if one wanted a long-range rifle for medium to large game . . . it may fit the bill, however, there are others that would do just as well. These are two problems I have with it. If you're going to churn up 6,000 Ft./.lbs of energy, why do it with a .375 caliber? I don't suppose there are many African hunters who regularly attempt to take a Cape Buff at 300 yards. I just cannot see the point of this cartridge! I know an Elk guide, in Colorado, who swears by his 378 for Elk.(?) I remember the old Weatherby ads in the 1960's. On the 378 they said, " for deep penetration . . ." I would imagine that a 378 with " solids " would indeed have great pentration, it's just that I feel something in the 40 caliber plus variety would be a lot better.

I had a nice MK-V in this caliber for a couple of years. I finally, and wisely, sent it off to Barnes Bullet's custom shop and had it re-barreled to .416 Rigby. Now there is a practical cartridge and one of my favorites.

Does anyone feel the same as I do about the 378 WBY?