*UPDATE* Weatherby Accumark in .340 Weatherby
- Thread starter Jeff/1911
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"Firefly" reticle?
I'm thinking about this scope...
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_elite4200_42-2146m.cfm
Do any of you guys have any experience with the "firefly" reticle? Is this a worthwhile feature/
Thanks, Jeff.
I'm thinking about this scope...
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_elite4200_42-2146m.cfm
Do any of you guys have any experience with the "firefly" reticle? Is this a worthwhile feature/
Thanks, Jeff.
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todbartell said:
Yes, I think so too. And the price for this one was exactly the same as I would have paid for the Elite 4200...$479 plus tax.
I was initially looking to get a bit more magnification on the top end...but I'll sure enjoy the 2x low end for hunting in the thick stuff, and if I can't hit the big bastards that this rifle is surely intended for with 8X, then I might as well pack her in!
Jeff/1911 said:Well,
I just got as killer deal on a Leupold VXIII 2.5-8X36, so that's what I'll be putting on it.
it might look a bit short on a Mark V but it shoudl work.....
FYI...Mark V's take the same bases as a Rem 700..
Very Nice indeed Jeff, I do like the look of those flutes.
Brake is going to be loud though.
I had mine out the last couple days and it shoots hole over lapping hole, I'm glad I had one built. I must be getting used to it a bit better, this time it didn't bite, actually quite comfortable to handle.
Have you shot yours yet? how do you find it handles for you?
Since were on the subject of 340 Weatherby Mag and new to me, sort of thing I thought I'd share this one with you while were here.
Here's a 340 in a Browning BBR
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Nice sold action to work with, short bolt throw (60 degree).
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Notice the Factory 24" 7mm Barrel just above the rifle. It barely fits in this case now.
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Looks like a long barreled hillbillies gun from the picture, the barrel actually measures just a hair short of 26.75".
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Two scope which one? I went with the Vari-X III 4.5-14 X 40 AO Burris Signature Posi Zee Rings and plain old Weaver bases for now.
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I hope everyone enjoyed the photos.
Congrats again Jeff
Brake is going to be loud though.
I had mine out the last couple days and it shoots hole over lapping hole, I'm glad I had one built. I must be getting used to it a bit better, this time it didn't bite, actually quite comfortable to handle.
Have you shot yours yet? how do you find it handles for you?
Since were on the subject of 340 Weatherby Mag and new to me, sort of thing I thought I'd share this one with you while were here.
Here's a 340 in a Browning BBR
Nice sold action to work with, short bolt throw (60 degree).
Notice the Factory 24" 7mm Barrel just above the rifle. It barely fits in this case now.
Looks like a long barreled hillbillies gun from the picture, the barrel actually measures just a hair short of 26.75".
Two scope which one? I went with the Vari-X III 4.5-14 X 40 AO Burris Signature Posi Zee Rings and plain old Weaver bases for now.
I hope everyone enjoyed the photos.
Congrats again Jeff
B Ruddick,
Thank you for sharing those pictures of your rifle...what a beauty!
I will have a chance to fire mine on friday, so I'll write back with my findings. Speaking of long barrels...I can't even fit mine into the gun safe the way I have it currently configured (with shelves above, even though I cut rifle notches out of them )
I'm sure the brake is going to be loud, so I plan to remove it for hunting...
Jeff.
Thank you for sharing those pictures of your rifle...what a beauty!
I will have a chance to fire mine on friday, so I'll write back with my findings. Speaking of long barrels...I can't even fit mine into the gun safe the way I have it currently configured (with shelves above, even though I cut rifle notches out of them
)I'm sure the brake is going to be loud, so I plan to remove it for hunting...
Jeff.
Range report
Well, I took it out yesterday for a test run.
I was surprised to find it fairly comfortable to shoot from the bench. I was using some Factory Federal Premium loads w/ the 225 TBBC bullets. It kicks alright, but with my PAST shoulder strap on device in place it wasn't uncomfortable at all. I think the muzzle brake makes a huge difference, likely.
I was achieving 3 shot groups at 100 yards in the 1 1/2" inch range, so I'm looking forward to loading for it in the hopes of shrinking these some...all in all, already an "acceptably accurate" sledgehammer!
Jeff.
Well, I took it out yesterday for a test run.
I was surprised to find it fairly comfortable to shoot from the bench. I was using some Factory Federal Premium loads w/ the 225 TBBC bullets. It kicks alright, but with my PAST shoulder strap on device
in place it wasn't uncomfortable at all. I think the muzzle brake makes a huge difference, likely.I was achieving 3 shot groups at 100 yards in the 1 1/2" inch range, so I'm looking forward to loading for it in the hopes of shrinking these some...all in all, already an "acceptably accurate" sledgehammer!
Jeff.
- Location
- AB foothills
I think the scope you chose is your problem, a Bushnell will help you shrink those groups to 1/2"
. Sell me that scope and move on to bigger and better things Bushnelll...why, of course!
Ya' think...?
The factory load sure looks nice...did you see that picture? Like I said...it's in the first posting as an update. Anyway, here it is:
crazy_davey said:I think the scope you chose is your problem, a Bushnell will help you shrink those groups to 1/2"
Ya' think...?
The factory load sure looks nice...did you see that picture? Like I said...it's in the first posting as an update. Anyway, here it is:
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Damn, thats a keeper!
Very nice shootin' there Jeff. Who says Weatherby's are not accurate.
Very nice shootin' there Jeff. Who says Weatherby's are not accurate.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
I'd like it a lot more without a manure spreader on it. Should b ea nice way to reach out there...if a little costly shooting factory ammo.
