I just acquired a Weatherby Mk V in 240 WBY Mag in trade. I have no experience with the caliber and trying to decide if I want to keep it or sell/trade. Opinions on the caliber? Effectiveness for southern whitetail hunting?
Thanks
I've got a Mark V 240 Wby that I also acquired in a trade. I love mine and it's instant death on white tails. I load 85 grain Barnes TSX's on top of a healthy dose of RL 19 in mine. Brass is expensive, but it's a Weatherby so it's to be expected. I use Norma brass in mine and it simply won't wear out or stretch, even with full length sizing. I have some that are on loading #6 and have never been trimmed. The barrel on mine is pencil then and groups open a little when it gets warm, which doesn't take long. But the first 3 shots from a cold barrel are usually 1" or less and since it's a hunting rifle and not a match rifle, that works for me. I'm sure you'll fall in love yours as well.
