Post by: bankwalker on April 08, 2008, 09:20:59 PM
im looking into getting a lightwieght version on 257 weatherby mag or 25-06 for hunting the high country...the 257mag is 1lb heavier according to the website at 6 3/4lbs compared to 5 3/4lbs for the 25-06.
Post by: Bookworm on April 08, 2008, 09:29:35 PM
Post by: mossback91 on April 08, 2008, 09:30:57 PM
Post by: Ray on April 08, 2008, 09:31:54 PM
Post by: Big Stick on April 08, 2008, 10:17:23 PM
The MKV's 9-lug locking system is a series of concessions,as is their inherent weight,poor ergo's and bottom rung stocks. The Vanguards trump them by a mile and are far more sound(twin opposed locking lugs,better triggers and superior balance/handling),as well as being offered in 257Wby(finally).
I shoot the 257Roberts,257Roberts Ackley Improved,25-284,25-06 and 25-06 Ackley Improved as well. The 25-284 will out agg the lot and scoot 75's at 3750fps/100's at 3400fps+,all via 23" tube and is my pick of the litter.
Now as to the most for the least,regarding the overall package(downrange performance,balance,handling,precision,yada,yada)...the 7WSM Kimber Montana is easily the best thing going over the counter. They've a 3.00"+ magbox,are throated in accordance to maximize same,hold 3 down,weigh little,wear superlative triggers and are amazingly accurate on the average.
To the 1000yd line the 257Wby will use less elevation input,but the 7WSM will arrive with far more residual velocity and less wind drift,which trump ele concerns.
I'm sure it's all over your head...but them is facts...................
Post by: bankwalker on April 09, 2008, 12:39:46 AM
im not gonna be reloading. and im just looking for the lightest rifle i can get. i dont care about recoil much. im just looking for a flat shooting very light wieght rifle.
any other sugjestions?
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on April 09, 2008, 12:54:13 AM
Post by: gramps on April 09, 2008, 08:22:02 AM
When I first got it..was a gift from the wife, it would not shoot less than 3 or 4 inches at 100 yards. We happened to take the kids to Disneyland the next year and I went by the Weatherby office to complain. They said they coouldn't do much without the rifle and weren't too interested in my problem. Then another fella came up to the counter and he took me for a little tour..went into Roy's office..he was not there. Saw all the game mounts they had and then went down in the basement where they had an underground 100 yard shooting tunnel under the street. That is where they shoot the rifle to produce the target that was sent with a new rifle. There were one man shooting rifles all day. The target that came with mine was less than 1", but mine would not. The man downstairs suggested checking the bedding before I sent it back. We rebedded it and it has shot < 3/4 " since. I like it a lot.
Post by: MountainWalk on April 09, 2008, 08:57:21 AM
i think the damn wby stocks are just ugly.plain and simple
Post by: Sagedawg on April 09, 2008, 04:07:03 PM
Post by: thinkingman on April 09, 2008, 04:14:53 PM
Professional troll.
Wannabe expert.
You can find him on the Camp Perry hall of fame if you need more on his credentials.
The pics he posts set the unintentional comedy meter off the chart.
BigStick is a troll and self-described expert who's been banned on other boards.
Maybe a little knowledge in an extremely insecure package.
Wait til you see the pics from other boards....Like the Village People of outdoor sports.
It only gets better......
Post by: Sagedawg on April 09, 2008, 04:18:21 PM
Sage
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 09, 2008, 04:20:51 PM
Post by: bankwalker on April 09, 2008, 05:01:35 PM
I like them a lot Bankwalker but they are expensive. If I paid that much I would want a rifle that could take down an elk so I would get the Mark V Ultra Lightweight in .280. A 257 Wea Mag doesn't make much sense because it's 6 3/4 lbs and the .280 is 5 3/4. By the way, there is a version out there called the Super Big Game Master or something that came with a good custom barrel in that gun. It's supposed to be a great gun at about the same price. You can find them around if you look.
yeah i plan on getting the ultra lightwieght and after looking at balistics im either going for 280 Or 30-06...if i go 06 i can have my buddie reload for me and he has some blazing fast 06 reloads.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 09, 2008, 05:09:55 PM
http://www.boisegun.com/main/?p=462
Here's a great one in .280...good price:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/916311488/Guns/Rifles/Weatherby-Rifles/Sporting/REDUCED_Weatherby_SBGM_280_Rem.htm
I shot my first buck with a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in 30-06, they'll always have a special place in my book...
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10250/first_deer.jpg)
Post by: Wea300mag on April 09, 2008, 05:16:42 PM
Nice buck though!!!
Post by: bankwalker on April 09, 2008, 06:25:28 PM
Post by: mossback91 on April 09, 2008, 07:13:52 PM
yeah i think im gonna go with 280 on w/e rifle i get next. just found out my buddie is reloading for that round.Same here it looks like an awesome round. Perfect for all aorund hunting in my opinion.
Post by: Red Dawg on April 09, 2008, 07:25:45 PM
Post by: mossback91 on April 09, 2008, 07:39:23 PM
I have also been thinking hard about the 280. looks like it could be an outstanding all around mountain rifle.
Yeah the remmy 700 Mountain rifle Laminate Stainless Steel...........ITS NIIICE!! Im gonna get one soon hopefully
Post by: Intruder on April 10, 2008, 08:17:02 AM
Post by: GoldTip on April 10, 2008, 08:28:24 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on April 10, 2008, 08:54:08 AM
On another note, I'm glad that Weatherby has figured out how to make a 5 3/4 lb rifle. That Mark V 30-06 in that picture was the heaviest gun around. I seriously think it weighed 11 lbs minimum. Kind of a neat gun though because it came with a Weatherby 3x9 scope from the factory in Weatherby brand. My dad ended up selling it because it was too heavy to carry. Pretty rifle though.
Shawn
Post by: bankwalker on April 10, 2008, 12:20:04 PM
I think .280 is my favorite non-magnum round for north american game. A few years ago I saw a show with Bob Robb and he took a grizzly with three shots from his .280 right behind the shoulder. I think the first would have killed him but as they say, as long as they are standing keep shooting.
On another note, I'm glad that Weatherby has figured out how to make a 5 3/4 lb rifle. That Mark V 30-06 in that picture was the heaviest gun around. I seriously think it weighed 11 lbs minimum. Kind of a neat gun though because it came with a Weatherby 3x9 scope from the factory in Weatherby brand. My dad ended up selling it because it was too heavy to carry. Pretty rifle though.
Shawn
exactly what i like about the feel of those rifles. they are 5 3/4lbs...but they feel solid imo. not like most other synthetic stocks. and i HATE synthetic stocks.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on April 11, 2008, 07:26:54 PM
Post by: coastalghost on April 11, 2008, 09:08:32 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on April 12, 2008, 06:12:27 PM
Later Nelsy...
Post by: 280ackley on April 15, 2008, 08:28:21 PM
yeah i think im gonna go with 280 on w/e rifle i get next. just found out my buddie is reloading for that round.Same here it looks like an awesome round. Perfect for all aorund hunting in my opinion.
You all will like it. My brother shot his moose this year with his .280. If you reload look at changing it to a .280 Ackley, you'll like it even more. I have shot one for quit a while and love it.
Post by: high country on April 15, 2008, 11:17:21 PM