German made Weatherby
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Roy Weatherby switched production from the USA to Germany in the 50s coinciding with the new Mark 5 action, the rifles were made by Sauer, and generally demand a premium. In the early 70s, to cut costs, production was moved to Japan(Howa), although the quality is not considered as good as the German guns. The Mark 5 guns are now produced in the USA, and are also considered to be of better quality then the Japanese guns. The deluxe rifle has come full circle as they were orig. made in the USA from mauser actions, and some others, starting in around 1944 or so.
Made by J.P. Sauer & Son(not a bad thing). It's a Mk V, if you didn't know that. Made between 1959 and 1972.
Don't know how accurate this is, but it's something. http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?tocid=1143&magid=81
"...in 300..." .300 Weatherby Mag? Expensive to shoot, if you're not reloading. Shooter's Choice, in Waterloo, Ontario, for example, wants $59.95 per 50 for Remington brass. $84.95 per 20 for 180 grain loaded ammo.
Don't know how accurate this is, but it's something. http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?tocid=1143&magid=81
"...in 300..." .300 Weatherby Mag? Expensive to shoot, if you're not reloading. Shooter's Choice, in Waterloo, Ontario, for example, wants $59.95 per 50 for Remington brass. $84.95 per 20 for 180 grain loaded ammo.
The rifling twists are also different on the German guns.IE .257 WB 1-12" and 7mm WB had a 1-10" [I think instead of 1-9]So it didn't stabalize bullets much over 140gr.those more in the know about Weatherny's feel free to correct this..........Harold
The German made Mark V in 300 Wby has a 12 twist barrel and a very long throat. You will have to seat bullets out as far as you can and load more powder to get the velocity of the newer 10 twist shorter throat rifles.
I am one who felt the Japanese rifles were always excellent. JP Sauer made a fine rifle for Weatherby but so did Japan.
I am one who felt the Japanese rifles were always excellent. JP Sauer made a fine rifle for Weatherby but so did Japan.
I think we need to see the gun in order to help more
Congrats on a fine purchase. You will enjoy it for years i'm sure. For sure go check out Weatherby.dk as you can get some good info there. All I have is Jap Weatherby's so can not comment on the German ones. I have handled the American ones and they are all nice from what I have seen. If you get one with the wood you want that is what counts. It can be addictive collecting them.
Congrats on a fine purchase. You will enjoy it for years i'm sure. For sure go check out Weatherby.dk as you can get some good info there. All I have is Jap Weatherby's so can not comment on the German ones. I have handled the American ones and they are all nice from what I have seen. If you get one with the wood you want that is what counts. It can be addictive collecting them.
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Learn to handload, then you can use any long belted magnum case (H&H length) to make your cases from. Honestly though, I don't get the idea of folks who will spend a "k" or two on a gun and cry about expensive ammo. "I have a Ferrari, and it's great, but the oil changes cost too much". Oh well, whatever floats your boat. - dan
I always considered the Japanese built Weatherbys to be superior to the German rifles as far as the metal was concerned but think the German wood was better. The trigger mechanism on the German built rifles is poorly made with it's zinc alloy housing and weak attachment. Bottom metal is steel and better than the Japanese product.
The neat thing about the German-made Weatherby is that it's a classic example of what was a real premium rifle of the day. It'll still take game too! Regards, Bill
The neat thing about the German-made Weatherby is that it's a classic example of what was a real premium rifle of the day. It'll still take game too! Regards, Bill
Here here. If cost was an issue then the guy would have said 'hey here's my new savage 308'. And we would still hear about the primer shortage and lack of powder at the local store
I think the 300 is the cheapest Weatherby to shoot. And as for cost of ammo you have to remember to compare that to premium ammo in other calibers and the price is pretty close. Usually within a few bucks if you shop around. I just reload.
