Author Topic: Weatherby Accumark (Read 8529 times)

Coasthunterjay · « **on:** March 18, 2009, 11:28:53 AM »

Well i just got it yesterday and im so excited i wanted to show all you guys......

Ill take a better picture of it later, but heres my new rifle.......

Cant wait to start reloading and get this baby set up.....if you could call a gun hot...this would be a hot gun!absolutely babe-a-lishious

lazydrifter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:02:24 PM »

What caliber? That wasn't a factory rifle was it. H-S stock or Mcmillan. Nice

WAPITIHUNTER · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:30:39 PM »

jjhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2009, 12:43:03 PM »

It's all factory. Stock in made by bell and carlson for weatherby.

Coasthunterjay · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:44:24 PM »

Its a 30-378 Weatherby mag......Gun is unbelievable, brand new in the bow....

Looking for scope mounts and rings...Any recommendations?

jackelope · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:48:04 PM »

tally's, in the lightweight variety.

bucklucky · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:49:19 PM »

And you cant afford to have a deer mounted

Thats not a cheap gun

HawkenBob · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:51:21 PM »

Just put a Dednutz one piece on my new WSM w/ a VX-L. Awesome mount! Getting one for the BAR too once its restoration is complete.

No lapping required, perfect fit and strong.

jackelope · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:52:03 PM »

we all know what to think next time AJ needs a really good deal on something or really needs the money....

what kind of scope will you put on top of it?

HawkenBob · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:02:22 PM »

I know everytime I buy a 1000 dollar rifle I need a 1000 dollar scope...Lol

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2009, 04:55:23 PM »

Ive got a leupold VX III with the varmit hunters reticle on mine.

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tally's, in the lightweight variety.

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Antlershed · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:26:27 PM »

Quote from: HawkenBob on March 18, 2009, 03:02:22 PM

I know everytime I buy a 1000 dollar rifle I need a 1000 dollar scope...Lol

Zeiss

Coasthunterjay · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:34:24 PM »

for now just a Leupold 4x12-50mm with the LR reticle....see how true those dots really are....

And it was pure luck that i got this rifle...it took about 4 or 5 deals to make it happen....And yes i am poor enough that i cant afford a deer mount.

G.R.K · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:07:00 PM »

Quote from: Coasthunterjay on March 18, 2009, 10:34:24 PM

for now just a Leupold 4x12-50mm with the LR reticle....see how true those dots really are....

And it was pure luck that i got this rifle...it took about 4 or 5 deals to make it happen....And yes i am poor enough that i cant afford a deer mount.

Buy a scope with a turret and change that brake to a D.E. muzzle brake.

billythekidrock · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2009, 06:11:07 AM »

Quote from: jackelope on March 18, 2009, 02:52:03 PM

we all know what to think next time AJ needs a really good deal on something or really needs the money....

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:20:33 AM »

Great looking gun man, my buddy has one. There great shooters HEAVY, nine pounds out the box without the scope I think but nice shooting.

Intruder · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2009, 08:35:07 AM »

Nice...!!!

Depending on how you want to shoot it and what loads you work up you may find that the 12x is fine. It may be a lil' low for really long range busting. Out to 5 or 6 it'll be fine. Dollar for dollar the 4-16 4200 Elite is a great value and proven to take a pounding. From there you really go up in price. If seen quite a few Zeiss and higher end Leu's on some of the long range wildcats too.

Cascade_Sherpa · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2009, 04:50:35 PM »

Put some glass thats worthy of an Accumark on it...... Nightforce NXS! I think the last time I saw a box of 30-378 ammo it was wearing a price tag of $100 for twenty rounds. Hope you like reloading!

addicted · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2009, 10:02:43 AM »

you should get the scope that Tat bought. that would fit the long range.

http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflescopes-monarch-monarch-8-32x50ed-sf.html

jackelope · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:16:41 PM »

not too sure why anybody would need a 32x scope on a hunting rifle. what happens if you have a 30 yard shot with 8x being your lowest magnification power...you won't be able to see a target.

JoshT · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:24:57 PM »

The other end of that spectrum is true too... when you torch off 100+ grains of powder and a 200 grain bullet... seeing what happens in the glass becomes a chore, especially without a break. I found the 14x is about the maximum power that I can use on my .300 RUM... and still be able so see what happens after I hit the switch.

Cascade_Sherpa · « **Reply #21 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:48:41 PM »

A quality built and gunsmith installed muzzle-brake can help tame some of that recoil. Makes em loud as hell though!

JoshT · « **Reply #22 on:** April 17, 2009, 02:11:16 PM »

Even with my DE break (the best around... and not too loud), and a gun that weighs in excess of 10lbs... I can't spot hits on 18x... 14x is a little sketchy... but 10x-12x is about perfect. Magnification is a double edged sword... and that sword gets sharper as you increase in caliber.

Tony 270WSM · « **Reply #23 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:48:04 PM »

Knew a guy quite a few years back (when the 30-378 first came out at $1400 in the Accumark). He literally put a $100 Tasco on it and called it good. Why on earth he would do that, I don't know. Then went on a guided Texas hunt for whitetails and, surprise! His scope was off and he pretty much shaved the hide off the buck's back. Only person I knew who put a $100 scope on a $1400 rifle.

huntnphool · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:51:23 PM »

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Only person I knew who put a $100 scope on a $1400 rifle.

LOL, I just put a $300.00 scope on a .17 HMR

Coasthunterjay · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2009, 07:55:08 PM »

well i have my leupold vx-2 but i have been considering a monarch tactical, a zeiss conquest and a different leupold.....but all are about 700 bucks and right now i really dont have that so im thinking i might just stick with what i got and just put the 3x12-50mm VX2 on her.....and your right 120 bucks is what a box cost at sportsmans Whorehouse....thats cool though...i got dies, primers, powders, brass.....and a brand new reloader so now i am just planning a base line and looking for a scope...as soon as i get the scope i should be out breaking her in and sighting in my scope.....

I actually might go touch off a dozen or two rounds to start breaking in the barrel before i get my scope that way ill have it all done for when i get a different scope......

But well see...........might have to sell my self on the corner for sex to get a new scope.....and thats probably not going to happen........lol.

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