Weatherby Fan's
- Thread starter Whitetail Junkie
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You will probably be more impressed with the Cooper model 56 chambered with a Weatherby cartridge or that 7mm STW. I know that Whitetail Junkie is going to get that one soon! I can't wait to shoot his STW. KABOOM!!! Missile launched and big buck down @ 500 yards.
I have a Cooper model 52 chambered for the 280 AI. It shoots very accurate (always under a 1/2 inch) but it sure don't feel as good as the Weatherby Mark V for balance and comfort. My Cooper is definately not a well balanced firearm............to front heavy and robust. However like I said it sure is accurate, plus and fit, finish and action is bloody marvelous! It is a custom gun and made from a manufacture.
Chuck,you have some of the uglyest\most disgusting Plastic rifles I've ever seen.I know that alot of people hate weatherby's,but get real!!!
For someone who sure posts alot of pics of other peoples fancy custom rifles that have beautiful wood stocks,its funny that you just shoot\own plastic Model 70 Utilatarian Firearms.
Chuck,you have some of the uglyest\most disgusting Plastic rifles I've ever seen.I know that alot of people hate weatherby's,but get real!!!
For someone who sure posts alot of pics of other peoples fancy custom rifles that have beautiful wood stocks,its funny that you just shoot\own plastic Model 70 Utilatarian Firearms.
There is more craftsmanship in my synthetic stocked rifles than all those Weatherby's combined. That is a fact. It is also a fact that my taste in wood stocked rifles starts at around 12k and goes up DRAMATICALLY from there. Out of my price range so end of story.
Hmmm.... it seems Weatherby's aren't the rifle of choice for self important egotists after-all.
Make mine a 340 weatherby, and a 257. Matched pair for everything that needs doing within 2,000 miles of here
I have a 378 as well, but it's chambered in a BRNO 602, which is IMO a much more suitable action for the 'dangerous' cartridges.
I have a 378 as well, but it's chambered in a BRNO 602, which is IMO a much more suitable action for the 'dangerous' cartridges.
I have no use for Weatherby cartridges or the freebore, but I have had a Cooper 56 in 7mmSTW on order since November. However, I ordered a Jackson Hunter, because I prefer to have a more stable stock, than wood, and I won't pay extra for fancy furniture.
You are entitled to your own opinion about craftsmanship.....You may think that your ugly plastic rifles are better built,but Truth be it....they're not.
Dad and I have owned them all chuck... Remington,Blaser,Sako,kimber,winchester,cooper,corlanes(RMR),Martini and Hagn,etc.......and besides the sako,Martini&Hagn and cooper's,the only thing left in the safe are the weatherby's.
I will say without prejudice that Weatherby and Sako have the best fit/finish among the factory rifles I've owned. That said I cannot comment on Cooper( I'm sure they're exceptional) or some of the other semi-customs.
You will not see tooling marks, galling, pitting etc. on the barreled action of a Weatherby, unlike some of the Remingtons(probably the worst offender as of late) and Winchesters I've owned.
When Remington came out with their LSS chambered in .257Wby I went to pick one out of the batch of 4 that arrived at my retailer. I went home empty handed and disappointed, every one had some kind of issue. Poor crowns, galling in the bolt race-ways,one came shipped without a magazine follower.
People complain that Weatherby's are over-priced, but consider that $1000 is easy to spend on any make of hunting rifle( even some Savages...SHUDDER....)
A Weatherby MK V Matte Synthetic can be had for $1200. A difference hardly worth mentioning for a better quality product. IMO.
You will not see tooling marks, galling, pitting etc. on the barreled action of a Weatherby, unlike some of the Remingtons(probably the worst offender as of late) and Winchesters I've owned.
When Remington came out with their LSS chambered in .257Wby I went to pick one out of the batch of 4 that arrived at my retailer. I went home empty handed and disappointed, every one had some kind of issue. Poor crowns, galling in the bolt race-ways,one came shipped without a magazine follower.
People complain that Weatherby's are over-priced, but consider that $1000 is easy to spend on any make of hunting rifle( even some Savages...SHUDDER....)
A Weatherby MK V Matte Synthetic can be had for $1200. A difference hardly worth mentioning for a better quality product. IMO.
- Location
- Calgary, AB
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All of the Weatherby's that I own or have owned are exceptionally well made. And shoot well too.
This Thread is running thin on pics! Would love to see some pics of .416's & .460's if you got them!
My .340 Euromark with Leupold LPS in Talley rings/bases. Pet load pushes 225gr. Barnes TTSX's at 3080fps....Recoil is Brisk
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My .340 Euromark with Leupold LPS in Talley rings/bases. Pet load pushes 225gr. Barnes TTSX's at 3080fps....Recoil is Brisk
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Here is my .460
And my .340 SS
And my .340 SS
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Yes, it is an older Japanese model with the pendleton. Correct, I used to own the .378 and kinda regret selling.
Chuck,you have some of the uglyest\most disgusting Plastic rifles I've ever seen.I know that alot of people hate weatherby's,but get real!!!
For someone who sure posts alot of pics of other peoples fancy custom rifles that have beautiful wood stocks,its funny that you just shoot\own plastic Model 70 Utilatarian Firearms.
Umm, actually, his rifles are quite well built. And most are built by one of the most talented smiths we have left.
Weatherby is hit and miss. Misshappen, not overly accurate and heavy. Lots of hype and they define clunky quite well.
We are all happy you and pops like them so much.
This Thread is running thin on pics! Would love to see some pics of .416's & .460's if you got them!
My .340 Euromark with Leupold LPS in Talley rings/bases. Pet load pushes 225gr. Barnes TTSX's at 3080fps....Recoil is Brisk
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Nice chunk of wood.
