338 WBY RPM- newest cartridge

[GlockZ]

So Weatherby announced it's newest cartridge to bear the family name, the 338 WBY RPM. Not much out there, but what I could find, is that it's made to work in their Mark V Backcountry 2.0 line, and duplicate the 338WM in performance. Shooting a 225gr. bullet at @ 2800fps. Thoughts?

 

[TN2shot07]

I’m assuming it’s got a similar goal as their 6.5 rpm, to maximize what they could get out of their lighter 6 lug action? If so it would probably be interesting. It sounds similar to a 338-06, which I’ve always liked the idea of but I don’t reload… It’s just hard for me to drop 2,500 on one of those rifles then ~100 per box of ammo if you can find it

 

[belshawelk]

I am sure it'll be great. I am one of those people that like all the new whiz bang crap. This one probably not for me but if I needed something with more energy for elk I would be a good look over.

 

[noharleyyet]

I quit asking why a long time ago. I’d like to handle one of those Backcountry’s.

 

[OntarioHunter]

What does the RPM stand for? Seems to me if they're duplicating the .338 Win performance just to make something proprietary (and Weatherby expensive), it's going to be a tough sell ... except to the "something new whiz bang" crowd. Seems that market is already saturated. Weatherby should be cautious where they go with their marketing strategy. Been a lot of mega failures the last couple years caused by big name manufacturers that flopped because they spread themselves to thin trying to grab every market niche at once.

 

[noharleyyet]

Rebated Precision Magnum

 

[TN2shot07]

I quit asking why a long time ago. I’d like to handle one of those Backcountry’s.

They’re slick, I got to mess with one in 6.5. My only complaint (all super lightweight rifles) was the pencil thin barrel. I really liked the stock and the hex recoil pad looked pretty interesting.

 

[44hunter45]

I have a Camilla BackCountry coming for the granddaughter when I finish paying off my BHA Life Membership.
I don't have to choose a caliber until the order is put in. As recoil sensitive as she is, I'm pretty sure even if they offer it in 338RPM by then we won't by going that route!

Weatherby Camilla Platinum Life Membership $2,500

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.

www.backcountryhunters.org

 

[noharleyyet]

Back in the (Eastwood lawn chair) day we had real gun shows, not bi monthly flea markets with well recirculated firearms. Most manufacturers were represented. The first time handling and smitten with a (new) Ruger #1 was one of those busy well stocked shows.

SCI Dallas is still a good once a year gear & weapon wish book day...

 

[mtmuley]

225 at 2800? Yawn. mtmuley

 

[noharleyyet]

225 at 2800? Yawn. mtmuley

Muley's correct...

 

[brockel]

So it’s a factory 338-280 ackley? Or 338 Sherman? 338 win mag performance without a belt and being stuck with Norma brass in a weatherby.

 

[grizzly63]

My 300 WM shoots 225 ELDM's at 2850. I gotta try some hammers in that thing and see what she does.

 

[TheTone]

Seems great for manufacturers to introduce new cartridges while people are complaining about not being able to find ammo for existing ones

 

[BAKPAKR]

So it’s a factory 338-280 ackley? Or 338 Sherman? 338 win mag performance without a belt and being stuck with Norma brass in a weatherby.

Next build?

 

[brockel]

Next build?

I had a 338 Sherman build in the works this winter. Ended up selling the barrel and going with a 7mm sherman max so I could have my suppressor on it

 

[turbobrick]

I was going to say sounds like 338-06, which is a new venture for me, and I love it so far. But where 338-06 is cheap and easy, this sounds expensive and more expensive.

 

[BackofBeyond]

I was going to say sounds like 338-06, which is a new venture for me, and I love it so far. But where 338-06 is cheap and easy, this sounds expensive and more expensive.

Real close, but with that shoulder more like a .338-06 AI.

 

[LuketheDog]

Seems great for manufacturers to introduce new cartridges while people are complaining about not being able to find ammo for existing ones

They stated it won't be released for a bit so they can catch up on established calibers.

 

[Guy]

I have a Camilla BackCountry coming for the granddaughter when I finish paying off my BHA Life Membership.
I don't have to choose a caliber until the order is put in. As recoil sensitive as she is, I'm pretty sure even if they offer it in 338RPM by then we won't by going that route!

Weatherby Camilla Platinum Life Membership $2,500

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.

www.backcountryhunters.org

Helped a new hunter set up her wood-stocked Weatherby Camilla, a 308 Winchester. She found it easy to shoot and I was thoroughly impressed with the accuracy! While sighting it in she shot several 1" groups at 200 yards!

I hope your grand daughter's rifle shoots as well.

Regards, Guy