340 Weatherby Magnum Ammo
GunCritic Score
50%
Critic Rating
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0 Reviews
MSRP:$44.99
Used Price:
$53.99
Sale Price:
$59.99
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
3033 fps
Average Energy
4615 ft-lbf
Recoil
3.3 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.4
Sectional Density
0.28 lb/in²
Average Gr
200 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
98 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
3000 fps
Range
500 yd
Muzzle Velocity
3000 fps
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See DealWhen it comes down to choosing a rifle and ammunition for the job, the 340 Weatherby Magnum makes the choice pretty easy. It is a rifle cartridge that was introduced in 1963 as a response to the 338 Winchester Mag released in 1958. The designer, Roy Weatherby, took advantage of the longer case to pack in more powder for eleven greater velocities. This was done in order to fill the gap between the 300 Weatherby Magnum and the 378 Weatherby Magnum. The.340
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Weatherby Magnum employs the same.338 in. diameter rounds as the.338 Winchester Magnum, but at a higher velocity. Because Weatherby factory ammo is loaded to maximum specifications, reloaders may have difficulty matching the reported Weatherby velocities. Currently, A-square is the sole factory ammunition manufacturer for the.340 Weatherby Magnum, which has restricted the caliber's popularity. In infield tests, however, the 340 Weatherby Magnum beats the 300 Ultra mag, 338 Win mag, and even the larger.375 H&H, delivering a significantly flatter shooting and harder striking performance.
The 340 Weatherby Magnum shoots heavier 338 bullets at higher velocities just as well, making it a decidedly powerful combination. It is a rifle cartridge that is best suited for a game the size of elk or larger. It can also be used by deer hunters with lighter bullets. The 340 Weatherby Magnum delivers phenomenal performance at an extended range even when the target is African game. With a performance like the 340 Weatherby Magnum, though, it's only inevitable that there would be a trade-off. In other words, its performance comes at the cost of higher recoil for both the shooter and the rifle platform..340 Weatherby Magnum For Sale
.340 Weatherby Magnum Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 10 | -0.24 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 20 | -0.97 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 30 | -2.17 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 50 | -3.86 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 60 | -6.04 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 70 | -8.69 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 90 | -11.83 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 100 | -15.45 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 110 | -19.56 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.24 | -0.97 | -2.17 | -3.86 | -6.04 | -8.69 | -11.83 | -15.45 | -19.56 |
| Energy (fps) | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 |
GunCritic Score
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
3033 fps
Average Energy
4615 ft-lbf
Recoil
3.3 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.4
Sectional Density
0.28 lb/in²
Average Gr
200 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
98 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
3000 fps
Range
500 yd
Muzzle Velocity
3000 fps
Muzzle Energy
6780 J
Bullet Drop
0.01 in
Wind Drift
0.01 in
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.340 Weatherby Magnum Specifications
Category
Caliber
.340 Weatherby Magnum
Gun Types
Rifle
Case Types
Rimless, Bottleneck
Height
2.83
Average Grain
226
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Belted
Bullet Types
Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket
Primer Type
Large Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.279 in
Land Diameter
0.270 in
Neck Diameter
0.309 in
Base Diameter
0.353 in
Rim Diameter
0.375 in
Rim Thickness
0.046 in
Case Length
72 in
Oal Cartridge Length
85 in
Bullet Weight
250 gr
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