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First Post07/22/20085:21pm

Eye Candy! (2 posts)

This is my next Weatherby!  Isn't she beautiful? ...
Posted by: ridgerunnerP.M.Profile
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    Last Post07/23/200812:58pm

    Sure looks to be a dandy,  especially for an ole hill side jasper.
    Posted by: Charles BP.M.Profile
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      First Post05/28/20085:59am

      Die Preference (15 posts)

      I'm in the market for a new set of dies to load the 257 Accumark that I just purchased.  What dies are your favorites for loading the Weatherby cartridges?  My preferences in the past have been Forster, Redding, and RCBS.
      Posted by: Charles BP.M.Profile
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        Last Post07/23/200811:17am

        Chris,
        I ended up with a set of Forster dies, but you are right about the service from RCBS.  I have RCBS, Redding, and Forster dies as stated previously.  All have good customer service.
        Posted by: Charles BP.M.Profile
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          Found in: Board Index » Reloading
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          First Post07/17/20082:49pm

          .257 WM or .270 WM (10 posts)

          OK so i have decided on a Mark V Deluxe. Now I have another decision. Do i go with .257 WM or .270 WM. I had previously decided on .257 b/c I like everything I have heard about it, especially the low recoil. But the store I am going to be buying from has the .270 for about $180 cheaper. So how is the .270 compared to other calibers, mainly in recoi...
          Posted by: lone_guitarP.M.Profile
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            Last Post07/23/20088:16am

            I have both the .257 (Vanguard) and .270 (Fibermark with MacMillan stock).  I figure they will complement each other and serve as back-ups.   Either caliber is perfect for my NM deer hunt this November, and the trajectories are darn near identical.   I'll be using the 100 gr triple shock in the .257 and the tipped trip...
            Posted by: Calif. HunterP.M.Profile
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              Found in: Board Index » Rifles
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              First Post07/01/20087:55pm

              which brass for 300 weatherby (11 posts)

              I am considering Norma or Nosler brass to reload for my newly purchases 300 weatherby accumark mark v?  Can anyone give opinion based on past use.  Any Information is greatly appreciated.  I am new to weatherby nation, so please forgive me if this topic has already been discussed ...
              Posted by: pibbP.M.Profile
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                Last Post07/23/20088:12am

                The last two bags of Winchester .22-250 brass I bought a couple months ago had over 10% defective cases - split or folded shoulders and necks.   I have had no problems with the Remington brass I have bought - no defective cases in the last 6 or 8 bags of .243 and 6mm Rem.   Winchester did send me a new bag of brass after I sent ...
                Posted by: Calif. HunterP.M.Profile
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                  First Post05/19/200812:39pm

                  scope for 378 weatherby dangerous game rifle (8 posts)

                  i just bought a 378 wby dangerous game rifle in anticipation of an alaskan grizzly or kodiak bear hunt in a couple of years.  just looking for some thoughts on what scope and mounts to put on this rifle.
                  Posted by: blcthebearP.M.Profile
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                  Last Post07/23/20086:56am

                  I am taking the 3-9x40mm Rapid Z Zeiss Conquest off my .375Wby and going to put it on my 30-06 Mark V when it comes back with Cera-Kote on it and a B&C Metalist stock.  I will put the 1.8-5.5x38 Zeiss Conquest on the 375Wby.  I have viewed through this and the 2.5-8 and the FOV of the 1.8-5x38mm is awesome and the 5 power is enough fo...
                  Posted by: CircuitRiderP.M.Profile
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                    First Post05/16/20085:34pm

                    My New Orion O/U (8 posts)

                    I received my new Orion O/U on Thursday. I am impressed by the fit and finish and how tight she locks up. I have two small issues I would like to see Weatherby address in the future.
                    1. The owners manual is in such a small font it's all but impossible to read. I am going to have to buy a magnifying glass to use it.
                    2. If my chokes ar...
                    Posted by: jwhP.M.Profile
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                      Last Post07/23/20084:38am

                      Hello George. It is one of the new Italian made guns.

                      James
                      Posted by: jwhP.M.Profile
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                        Found in: Board Index » Shotguns
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                        First Post07/23/20083:21am

                        Brass from test firings (1 posts)

                        I was wondering if anyone could answer a question for me.  I know that Weatherby test fires all their rifles and I am curious to know what they do with all the brass from the test firings?  Do they throw it away or sell it directly or to a distributor as grade 3 brass?  This could save me quite a bit of money but have no idea of the ...
                        Posted by: Chris338378P.M.Profile
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                          Found in: Board Index » Ammo
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                          First Post06/20/20088:47am

                          bad safety on my old 300 wby (3 posts)

                          Anyone know of a good gunsmith in the Anchorage or Mat-Su area of Alaska. Hate to take the chance of sending it outside to have it worked on. Problem with it is, when you take the safety off it will not completely
                          release. If you fire then it just lets the firing pin go part way. Then if you try to take the safety off it goes off.
                          Not a ...
                          Posted by: akapplemanP.M.Profile
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                            Last Post07/23/20082:52am

                            Personally if it were up to me I would send the rifle to Weatherby and have them work on it.  You will need to get a return authorization number and put it on the box so it is obvious.  One other thing that comes to mind is that the cause of your problem could be as simple as the bolt needs to be stripped and completely cleaned.  Thi...
                            Posted by: Chris338378P.M.Profile
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                              First Post06/23/200810:08pm

                              WTB 300 Wby Euromark (2 posts)

                              I am looking for a Euromark in 300 Wby with nice wood.  Any leads greatly appreciated.

                              Thanks.

                              JB
                              www.motofoto.cc
                              Posted by: gatlingP.M.Profile
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                              Last Post07/23/20082:46am

                              I would check at Gunbroker.com.  You can come across some pretty good deals and most of the listings have pictures of the item that is for sale.
                              Posted by: Chris338378P.M.Profile
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                                First Post05/08/200810:53pm

                                338-378 Accumark action issue (2 posts)

                                I have an Accumark in 338-378 caliber. I have only run factory Weatherby ammo with 250gr Partitions. If I run this ammo through the action without firing it I have noticed that the lead tip of the bullets gets pushed over. I cant tell if it is from contact with the ramp or the top of the breech. Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas how to fi...
                                Posted by: JWHIIIP.M.Profile
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                                  Last Post07/23/20082:39am

                                  I have a .338-.378 in an Accumark and have not experience this other than when I fire the rifle and then it's only the top bullet in the magazine that gets flattened a bit.  I would look to see if the tip of the bullet is touching the front of the magazine box and make sure it is seated completely to the rear of the magazine box.  Th...
                                  Posted by: Chris338378P.M.Profile
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