Weatherby H340250IL Select Plus 340 Wthby Mag 250 gr InterLock 20 Bx/10 Cs

Mastering the Hunt: The Unparalleled Power of Weatherby Select Plus .340 Wby Mag 250 gr InterLock Ammunition

Are you a serious big game hunter seeking the ultimate in stopping power, precision, and ethical performance for your magnum rifle? Do you often ask yourself, "What is the most reliable ammunition for a .340 Weatherby Magnum when facing large, resilient game?" or "How can I ensure a clean, humane harvest on an Alaskan moose or a trophy elk at extended ranges?" Look no further. The Weatherby Select Plus .340 Wby Mag 250 gr InterLock ammunition, identified by its product code H340250IL, is meticulously engineered to answer these questions and exceed the demands of the most challenging hunting scenarios.

This isn't just any ammunition; it's a testament to over 75 years of Weatherby's commitment to ballistic excellence, combined with Hornady's renowned InterLock bullet technology. Designed for the iconic .340 Weatherby Magnum cartridge, this 250-grain offering provides the devastating energy transfer and deep penetration essential for a decisive takedown on even the toughest animals. For hunters who demand unwavering confidence in their shot placement and terminal performance, the H340250IL is an indispensable choice.

Why Choose Weatherby Select Plus .340 Wby Mag 250 gr InterLock for Your Next Big Game Pursuit?

Selecting the right ammunition is paramount to hunting success and ethical practice. The Weatherby Select Plus line, particularly the 250-grain InterLock for the .340 Weatherby Magnum, offers a unique blend of attributes that make it stand out.

• Unrivaled Power for North American & African Giants: The .340 Weatherby Magnum is known for its incredible velocity and energy, and when paired with a 250-grain bullet, it delivers formidable stopping power. This cartridge is widely considered ideal for large elk, moose, brown bear, and even many types of African plains game, where a heavy, fast-moving projectile is critical. Hunters looking to tackle the largest species with absolute confidence will find this load exemplary.
• Precision and Accuracy for Confident Shots: Every Weatherby Select Plus round is manufactured to stringent quality controls, ensuring consistency in powder charge, primer seating, and bullet concentricity. This meticulous attention to detail translates directly into superior accuracy, allowing hunters to make precise shot placements even at longer distances. When a trophy animal is in your sights, you need ammunition that groups tightly and flies true, and the H340250IL delivers.
• The Legendary InterLock Bullet Technology: The 250-grain projectile used in this Weatherby Select Plus load is Hornady's time-tested InterLock bullet. The InterLock ring, a unique Hornady feature, mechanically locks the core and jacket together, preventing separation during impact and ensuring deep penetration and controlled expansion. This design maximizes energy transfer within the animal, creating a wide wound channel while retaining sufficient mass for exit wounds and blood trails. For hunters asking "Which bullet design provides reliable expansion AND penetration for tough hide and bone?", the InterLock is a proven answer.
• Weatherby's Legacy of Performance: Since 1945, Weatherby has been synonymous with high-performance firearms and ammunition, pioneering magnum cartridges that redefine long-range hunting capabilities. Choosing Weatherby Select Plus ammunition means investing in a legacy of innovation and ballistic superiority, giving you a distinct advantage in the field.

Key Features and Ballistic Excellence Explained

Understanding the specifics of your ammunition empowers you to make informed decisions and appreciate the engineering behind each shot.

Caliber: The Mighty .340 Weatherby Magnum

The .340 Weatherby Magnum stands as one of the most powerful production cartridges available for North American big game hunting and beyond. It's renowned for its flat trajectory, high muzzle energy, and ability to deliver crushing blows. This cartridge effectively bridges the gap between smaller magnums and specialized dangerous game cartridges, offering incredible versatility for hunters pursuing robust animals across varied terrains. Its robust design allows for significant bullet weights at high velocities, ensuring deep penetration.

Bullet Weight: 250 Grains – The Ideal Balance

The 250-grain bullet weight in the .340 Weatherby Magnum is often considered the "sweet spot" for many hunters. It offers an excellent balance of ballistic coefficient, sectional density, and retained energy. Lighter bullets might offer flatter trajectories but can sacrifice penetration on very large game, while heavier bullets, though penetrating more, can have a more pronounced trajectory drop. The 250-grain Hornady InterLock provides an optimal blend, offering both respectable long-range performance and formidable terminal ballistics for large, heavy-boned animals.

Bullet Type: Hornady InterLock – Proven Terminal Performance

The Hornady InterLock bullet is celebrated for its ability to perform consistently on game. Its key features include:

• InterLock Ring: This unique ring is cast into the bullet's core, mechanically locking it to the jacket. This design ensures that the core and jacket remain together during expansion, delivering controlled mushrooming and preventing fragmentation, which is crucial for deep penetration.
• Tapered Jacket: The jacket is progressively thicker towards the base, providing strength and preventing excessive expansion or bullet breakup, especially at the high velocities produced by the .340 Weatherby Magnum.
• Cannelure: A crimping groove helps to prevent bullet setback in the case, enhancing reliability in repeaters and ensuring consistent cartridge overall length.
• Lead Core: Made from a carefully selected lead alloy, it allows for reliable expansion without sacrificing weight retention.

This combination ensures that the bullet expands reliably to a large diameter, creating a devastating wound channel, while still driving deep into vital organs, even after encountering bone.

Packaging: Convenience for Serious Hunters

The Weatherby Select Plus .340 Wby Mag 250 gr InterLock (H340250IL) comes packaged with 20 rounds per box, and 10 boxes per case, totaling 200 rounds per full case. This bulk packaging is ideal for serious hunters who prefer to buy in quantity, ensuring they have enough ammunition for extensive range practice to confirm zero and build confidence, as well as sufficient supply for multiple hunting seasons or extended expeditions.

Real-World Applications & Scenarios: Where This Ammunition Excels

The performance capabilities of the .340 Weatherby Magnum 250 gr InterLock truly shine in specific hunting contexts.

• Hunting North American Giants (Elk, Moose, Bear): For hunters pursuing a record-book bull elk across open plains, tracking a giant Shiras moose through dense timber, or facing down a formidable grizzly bear in the Alaskan wilderness, the H340250IL is an outstanding choice. Its ability to deliver a devastating blow and ensure a quick, clean kill is critical when dealing with animals of this size and tenacity. Many experienced hunters consider it an ideal "one gun for all North American big game" cartridge when paired with this specific load.
• Venturing for African Plains Game: While not a dangerous game rifle, the .340 Weatherby Magnum is exceptionally popular for many larger African plains game species such as Eland, Kudu, Gemsbok, and Wildebeest. Its flat trajectory and substantial energy make it well-suited for the often long shots encountered on the African savanna, and the 250-grain InterLock provides the necessary penetration for these robust animals.
• Long-Range Shooting Considerations: While primarily a hunting round, the ballistic efficiency of the 250-grain InterLock allows for effective performance at extended ranges common in open country hunting. With proper practice and a well-zeroed rifle, shots out to 400-500 yards can be ethically taken, provided the shooter understands their rifle's capabilities and environmental factors.
• Ensuring an Ethical Harvest: For any hunter, an ethical harvest is paramount. This means using ammunition that maximizes the chances of a quick, humane kill. The combination of the .340 Weatherby Magnum's power and the Hornady InterLock's controlled expansion and deep penetration significantly increases the likelihood of an immediate takedown, minimizing tracking and animal suffering.

Understanding Ballistics: Performance You Can Trust

To truly appreciate the H340250IL, let's delve into its typical ballistic performance. Please note that actual performance can vary based on rifle barrel length, atmospheric conditions, and specific lot variations.

• Muzzle Velocity & Energy: From a standard 26-inch test barrel, the 250-grain Hornady InterLock fired from a .340 Weatherby Magnum typically achieves impressive muzzle velocities often exceeding 2,900 feet per second (fps). At this velocity, the muzzle energy generated is immense, often in the range of 4,600-4,800 foot-pounds (ft-lbs). This raw power is what enables the cartridge to effectively incapacitate large game.
• Trajectory & Drop: Despite its heavy bullet, the .340 Weatherby Magnum with this 250-grain load maintains a relatively flat trajectory due to its high velocity. For example, sighted in at 200 yards, the bullet drop at 300 yards might be only around 6-8 inches, and at 400 yards, perhaps 18-24 inches, depending on the exact load and environmental factors. This flat-shooting characteristic simplifies holdover calculations in the field.
• Terminal Ballistics: Expansion and Penetration: The Hornady InterLock's design ensures reliable expansion on impact, typically mushrooming to 1.5 to 2 times its original diameter. Concurrently, the InterLock ring and tapered jacket ensure high weight retention, often retaining 70-90% of its original mass. This balance is critical: expansion creates a wide wound channel for rapid incapacitation, while high weight retention ensures deep penetration through muscle, bone, and vital organs, maximizing the chances of an exit wound for a clear blood trail.

Compatibility and Rifle Recommendations

The Weatherby Select Plus .340 Wby Mag 250 gr InterLock ammunition is specifically designed for rifles chambered in .340 Weatherby Magnum. This includes a range of Weatherby rifles such as:

• Weatherby Mark V Rifles: The quintessential platform for Weatherby magnum cartridges, offering exceptional accuracy and reliability.
• Weatherby Vanguard Rifles: Known for their excellent value and performance, often available in magnum calibers.
• Custom and Other Brand Rifles: Any quality rifle explicitly chambered in .340 Weatherby Magnum, from manufacturers like Ruger, Winchester, or custom builders, will be compatible with this ammunition.

Always ensure your rifle's chambering precisely matches the ammunition's caliber for safety and optimal performance. Due to the significant recoil of the .340 Weatherby Magnum, hunters should practice extensively and consider recoil mitigation techniques, such as muzzle brakes or recoil pads, to improve comfort and accuracy.

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When investing in premium ammunition like the Weatherby Select Plus .340 Wby Mag 250 gr InterLock (H340250IL), choosing a reputable and knowledgeable retailer is essential. DEGuns stands out as a leading provider of firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories, offering:

• Extensive Inventory: DEGuns maintains a comprehensive stock of high-quality ammunition, ensuring that popular and specialized loads like the .340 Weatherby Magnum are readily available.
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For hunters seeking the pinnacle of performance for their .340 Weatherby Magnum rifle, the Weatherby Select Plus 250 gr InterLock (H340250IL) stands as an undisputed champion. Its combination of raw power, pinpoint accuracy, and proven bullet technology ensures that when you pull the trigger, you do so with the utmost confidence, knowing you have chosen ammunition designed for success in the most demanding hunting environments. Equip your rifle with the best and experience the Weatherby difference on your next hunt.

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