Experience with Weatherby rifles?

[Estela216]

I'm wondering what everyone's experience is with Weatherby rifles. They seem like the top of the line production rifle and a nice addition to my collection and hunting set up. In particular, I'm interested in learning about the Mark V rifles, especially the long action (30-06) models. Can anyone comment?

Thanks for your help guys,

Kev

 

[Art Eatman]

I have a 1970-production Mark V in .30-'06. Made in Germany. 26" #2 profile barrel.

I didn't like the original trigger, so I replaced it with a Canjar.

I tweaked the forearm bedding a bit; free-floated and then shimmed at the front end. About a five-pound pull to allow insertion of the shim.

Early days, I could see better. Ten-shot groups of 1-1/4 MOA were normal. Five-shot groups of some 3/4 to 7/8 MOA were common. (100-yard range)

In 1997 I finally decided to buy some of this copper-remover bore cleaner, and worked it over pretty good. I'd put close to 4,000 rounds through it, although about half were "plinker" loads.

I did a bunch of reloading in preparation for an antelope hunt. First crack out of the box, I got a three-shot, half-MOA group. And, one shot, one antelope.

I later built a 500-yard range. I haven't used it much, but I got two four-shot five-inch groups with Sierra 165-grain HPBT bullets. I shot a relatively quick ten-shot string of 180-grain Sierra SPBTs. I called two fliers during the string; the other eight were in a six-inch group.

And Ol' Pet ain't for sale, either.

, Art

 

[Lee Woiteshek]

I don't have a 500 yard range, and my eyes aren't what they used to be either. Still the two I own, an Accumark in 300 Weatherby, and the SVM in 22-250 are MOA rifles with factory ammo. Federals, and Weatherby in the Accumark and Winchester Supreme in the SVM. CDNN has a big sale on them last I looked, and if I was in the market for another one that's where I'd purchase it. I paid alot more for each rifle than what they are asking.

 

[ALASKACAJUN]

I have one of the Wby Vanguard's in .300 Wby and it is pretty good for the price, I've also owned a Mark V in .300 Wby and still don't know why I sold it. I would like to get one of the 22-250 varminter's... My experience with the brand has always been good, as I know several people who own one or two... But I've never heard anyone say anything bad about them...

- Clint, my $.02...

 

[1911 guy]

Excellent rifles

but don't expect sustained MOA from the bench. These are hunting rifles. The barrels are slim and heat after a few rounds. Let it cool and your rifle will toss lead where you want it once again.

 

[24kshooter]

Older Mark V's are great - with muzzle break very loud. 300 WM ammo and components for reloading are common and no more expensive than Ultrmag's and WSSM's.

 

[Art Eatman]

My "#2 Profile" barrel is a medium-weight sporter. Most Wby tubes are rather skinny.

I guess that's why the factory makes its claims using three-shot groups, as any more shots than that will definitely cause the usual opening-up of a group that comes with heat.

However, for a hunting rifle, the most important part of the deal is that the first shot from a cold barrel always goes to the same point of aim.

Art

 

[The Corporate Guy]

Love It Love It Love It

I recently purchased a Weatherby Vanguard SUBMOA in .308 and LOVE IT. Feels very comfortable and shot .75 MOA out of the box.

My next rifle will most likley be another Weatherby.