Unrivaled Power and Precision for the Discerning Hunter: Weatherby Select Plus .30-378 Wby. Mag. 180 gr AccuBond CT

For the hunter who demands ultimate performance, whether pursuing formidable big game across vast open plains or seeking a definitive ethical kill at extreme ranges, the choice of ammunition is paramount. Introducing the Weatherby N303180ACB Select Plus .30-378 Weatherby Magnum 180 grain AccuBond CT — a pinnacle of ballistic engineering designed to redefine your expectations for power, accuracy, and terminal performance. This premium ammunition delivers the potent combination of Weatherby's legendary magnum velocity with Nosler's state-of-the-art AccuBond CT bullet, creating a truly formidable package for serious hunters worldwide.

What kind of hunter needs this level of performance? This ammunition is meticulously crafted for the seasoned big game hunter, the long-range enthusiast, and anyone who understands that an ethical kill is the foundation of responsible hunting. It addresses the critical challenge of ensuring maximum energy transfer and reliable expansion on large, tough-skinned animals, even when the shot stretches beyond conventional distances. If you've ever asked, "What's the most powerful and accurate ammunition for elk at 500 yards?" or "How can I guarantee a clean, one-shot stop on a massive moose?", then the Weatherby Select Plus .30-378 Wby. Mag. 180 gr AccuBond CT is your answer.

The Powerhouse: Understanding the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum Cartridge

The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum stands as a testament to Roy Weatherby's pioneering vision for high-velocity cartridges. Introduced in 1996, it rapidly earned a reputation as one of the most powerful .30 caliber production cartridges ever created. Building upon the legacy of the .416 Rigby case, this cartridge is designed to push heavy-for-caliber bullets to blistering speeds, translating into exceptional muzzle energy and an incredibly flat trajectory.

Why does this matter to you? The sheer velocity generated by the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum means less bullet drop over distance, simplifying holdovers for long-range shots and extending your effective ethical hunting range significantly. This power also ensures that even large, dense game animals receive a tremendous kinetic energy transfer upon impact, leading to rapid incapacitation and humane kills. When you're facing down a trophy bull elk across a canyon or pursuing a dangerous bear, the confidence instilled by this cartridge's raw power is invaluable. It’s a cartridge purpose-built for those who demand uncompromising performance in the most challenging hunting scenarios.

The Precision Instrument: Nosler AccuBond CT Bullet Technology

At the heart of the Weatherby Select Plus N303180ACB ammunition is the 180 grain Nosler AccuBond CT bullet. Nosler's AccuBond line revolutionized bonded bullet technology, and the AccuBond CT (Combined Technology) takes it a step further, integrating elements from Nosler's Ballistic Tip for enhanced aerodynamics and improved long-range performance.

Let's break down what makes the AccuBond CT so effective for big game hunting:

• Polymer Tip: This distinctive colored tip initiates expansion upon impact, even at lower velocities often encountered at extended ranges. It also serves to streamline the bullet, improving its ballistic coefficient and resisting deformation in the magazine.
• Bonded Lead Core: Unlike traditional cup-and-core bullets where the jacket and core can separate, the AccuBond CT features a lead alloy core that is molecularly bonded to the copper alloy jacket. This bonding ensures superior weight retention (typically 70-90%), which is critical for deep penetration through tough hide, muscle, and bone.
• Tapered Jacket: The jacket is specifically designed to provide controlled expansion. It starts expanding rapidly but then slows down as the bullet penetrates, preventing over-expansion and ensuring a deep wound channel.
• Boat Tail Design: The boat tail reduces drag, which is crucial for maintaining velocity and stability over long distances. A higher ballistic coefficient (BC) means the bullet fights air resistance more effectively, leading to less drop and less wind drift.
• Lubalox Coating: The black Lubalox coating reduces barrel fouling, which can extend barrel life and maintain accuracy over longer shooting sessions. It also helps reduce friction, potentially contributing to slightly higher velocities.

For the hunter, this translates into a bullet that combines the best of all worlds: rapid, controlled expansion for devastating energy transfer, exceptional weight retention for deep penetration into vital organs, and superior aerodynamics for long-range accuracy. It’s a bullet engineered to deliver consistent, repeatable terminal performance, shot after shot.

Why Weatherby Select Plus Ammunition is Your Top Choice

The Weatherby Select Plus line isn't just about the cartridge and the bullet; it's about the entire ammunition package. Weatherby meticulously oversees the manufacturing process to ensure every round meets their exacting standards for quality, consistency, and performance.

Here are the hallmarks of Weatherby Select Plus ammunition:

• Premium Components: Beyond the Nosler AccuBond CT bullet, Weatherby uses only the highest-grade brass cases, clean-burning powders, and reliable primers. This attention to detail ensures consistent ignition, optimal velocities, and reliable cycling.
• Rigorous Quality Control: Each batch of ammunition undergoes stringent testing to verify ballistic performance, pressure consistency, and overall reliability. This commitment to quality means you can trust every round in the box to perform as intended when it matters most.
• Optimized Loading: Weatherby engineers develop specific load data for their ammunition that maximizes the potential of the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum cartridge and the AccuBond CT bullet. This optimization ensures you're getting peak velocity and accuracy that's tailored to the cartridge's unique characteristics.

When you load Weatherby Select Plus into your rifle, you're not just loading a cartridge; you're loading confidence. You’re loading decades of ballistic expertise and a commitment to delivering the ultimate hunting experience.

Unpacking the Ballistics: Performance You Can Trust

The 180 grain bullet weight in the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is an ideal choice for a wide range of medium to large game. It strikes a superb balance between speed and bullet mass, allowing for excellent downrange energy retention without sacrificing too much velocity.

While exact figures can vary slightly depending on barrel length and atmospheric conditions, here's a general expectation of the formidable ballistics you can achieve with Weatherby Select Plus N303180ACB:

• Muzzle Velocity: Expect velocities typically in the range of 3,250 to 3,400 feet per second (fps). This incredible speed is what gives the .30-378 Wby. Mag. its legendary flat-shooting characteristics.
• Muzzle Energy: At these velocities, a 180 grain bullet generates an astonishing amount of kinetic energy, often exceeding 4,500 foot-pounds (ft-lbs) at the muzzle. This immense energy is crucial for ensuring decisive, ethical kills on large game.
• Flat Trajectory: The high velocity translates directly into minimal bullet drop. This makes judging distances less critical and allows for more precise shot placement at extended ranges. For example, a zero at 200 yards might see a drop of only around 15-20 inches at 400 yards, a relatively minor adjustment for such power.
• Exceptional Terminal Performance: The combination of the high-velocity impact from the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum and the controlled expansion and high weight retention of the 180 grain AccuBond CT bullet ensures a devastating wound channel, deep penetration, and a high probability of a pass-through shot, even on the largest of game animals. This ensures rapid energy transfer, disrupting vital organs and leading to quick, humane incapacitation.

This ammunition is specifically designed for situations where a single, precise shot needs to deliver maximum impact. It excels in open country hunting where long shots are common, or when pursuing dangerous game where absolute stopping power is non-negotiable.

Ideal Use Cases and Scenarios

Who should consider the Weatherby N303180ACB Select Plus .30-378 Wby. Mag. 180 gr AccuBond CT?

• Long-Range Big Game Hunters: If you regularly hunt elk, moose, caribou, or large African plains game where shots can exceed 300-400 yards, this ammunition provides the ballistic superiority needed for consistent, ethical performance.
• Hunters of Dangerous Game: While not a dedicated dangerous game stopper in the traditional sense, the .30-378 Wby. Mag. with its heavy, bonded bullet can be a highly effective choice for large bears (black, grizzly, brown) or other heavy-boned animals where deep penetration and reliable expansion are critical.
• Precision Shooters with Magnum Rifles: For those who enjoy pushing the limits of their .30-378 Weatherby Magnum rifle, this ammunition provides the consistency and accuracy needed for rigorous range work and maintaining proficiency.
• Ethical Hunters Prioritizing One-Shot Kills: For hunters who are deeply committed to minimizing animal suffering, the power and terminal effectiveness of this combination significantly increase the probability of a clean, one-shot kill, reducing tracking time and ensuring a humane harvest.
• Weatherby Rifle Owners: Naturally, this ammunition is perfectly matched to Weatherby rifles chambered in .30-378 Wby. Mag., ensuring optimal feeding, extraction, and ballistic performance as intended by the cartridge designers.

The Weatherby Legacy: A History of Innovation

For over 75 years, Weatherby has been synonymous with high-performance firearms and ammunition. Founded by Roy Weatherby, a visionary who believed in pushing the boundaries of cartridge design, the company established itself by creating magnum cartridges that delivered unprecedented velocity and flat trajectories. The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is a direct descendant of this philosophy, embodying the core principles of speed, power, and precision that define the Weatherby brand. When you choose Weatherby Select Plus ammunition, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in a legacy of ballistic excellence and a commitment to the hunting community.

Important Considerations for .30-378 Weatherby Magnum Users

While the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is an exceptional cartridge, it's important to be aware of certain characteristics:

• Recoil: Due to its immense power, the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum generates substantial recoil. Rifles chambered in this cartridge often feature muzzle brakes or incorporate advanced recoil absorption technologies to manage this. Proper shooting technique and adequate recoil pads are essential for comfortable and accurate shooting.
• Barrel Life: High-velocity magnum cartridges can contribute to increased barrel wear compared to less powerful calibers. However, modern barrel materials and proper cleaning techniques can mitigate this. The Lubalox coating on the AccuBond CT bullet also aids in reducing copper fouling, which can contribute to barrel longevity.
• Ammunition Cost: As a premium, high-performance magnum cartridge, ammunition for the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum is typically more expensive than common hunting calibers. This is a reflection of the quality components, advanced bullet technology, and meticulous manufacturing processes involved.

These considerations are not drawbacks but rather characteristics inherent to a cartridge designed for extreme performance. For the dedicated hunter seeking the very best, the benefits far outweigh these factors.

Frequently Asked Questions About the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum and AccuBond CT Ammunition

Q: Is the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum too powerful for deer?
A: While highly effective, the .30-378 Wby. Mag. with a 180-grain bullet is generally considered overkill for average-sized deer at typical hunting distances. It certainly works, but the immense power might result in more meat damage than necessary if not placed precisely. It truly shines on larger, tougher game where its deep penetration and energy transfer are fully utilized.

Q: How does the AccuBond CT compare to other premium hunting bullets?
A: The AccuBond CT is renowned for its excellent balance of expansion and penetration. Compared to non-bonded bullets, it retains significantly more weight, ensuring deeper penetration. Compared to monolithic bullets, it often offers more rapid and wider expansion, delivering a larger wound channel. Its polymer tip and boat tail provide superior long-range performance compared to many traditional soft-point or lead-tipped bullets.

Q: What is the effective range of the Weatherby Select Plus 180 gr AccuBond CT?
A: With proper training, a capable rifle, and ideal conditions, this ammunition is fully capable of ethical kills on appropriate game out to 600-800 yards, and potentially beyond for highly skilled marksmen. Its flat trajectory and high downrange energy are key enablers for extended-range performance. Always practice at these distances to confirm your rifle's capabilities and your own proficiency.

Q: Can I use this ammunition in any .30-378 Weatherby Magnum rifle?
A: Yes, Weatherby Select Plus ammunition is manufactured to SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) specifications, making it compatible with all firearms chambered in .30-378 Weatherby Magnum, regardless of manufacturer. However, for optimal performance and consistency, it's often recommended to pair Weatherby ammunition with Weatherby rifles.

Q: What kind of game is this ammunition best suited for?
A: This ammunition is exceptionally well-suited for large North American big game such as elk, moose, caribou, large bears (grizzly, brown, black), and can also be an excellent choice for a wide variety of large African plains game like eland, kudu, gemsbok, and zebra. Its 180-grain weight provides a superb balance for a broad spectrum of heavy game.

Your Next Legendary Hunt Begins Here

When every detail matters, from the moment you chamber a round to the final, ethical shot, choose the ammunition that matches your commitment to excellence. The Weatherby N303180ACB Select Plus .30-378 Weatherby Magnum 180 grain AccuBond CT is more than just a cartridge; it's a testament to superior engineering, a reliable partner in the field, and a guarantee of uncompromising performance. Equip your rifle with the power and precision it deserves and embark on your next hunting adventure with ultimate confidence.

This premium hunting ammunition is readily available to serious hunters and enthusiasts at DEGuns. Elevate your hunting game with the trusted performance of Weatherby Select Plus.

Product Specifications

Feature	Detail
Cartridge	.30-378 Weatherby Magnum
Bullet Weight	180 Grain
Bullet Type	Nosler AccuBond CT (Combined Technology)
Quantity	20 Rounds per Box
Muzzle Velocity	Approximately 3,250 - 3,400 feet per second (fps)
Muzzle Energy	Exceeds 4,500 foot-pounds (ft-lbs)
UPC	747115416271
Manufacturer Part	N303180ACB
Purpose	Big Game Hunting, Long-Range Precision, Ethical Kills