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Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dirtfarmer #11348563 08/03/16
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,166 P PrimeBeef Campfire Regular
PrimeBeef Campfire Regular P Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,166	Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer The nine lug Mk V is a big heavy action, not one I'd use for a LW gun. Maybe the six lug version with pencil barrel and light weight stock... DF The 6-lug action is pretty slick, but the 9-lug isn't too bad. My LH Ultralight in 270 WBY weighs right at 8 pounds with a VX2 3-9 in Talley ring mounts.

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Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dan360 #11349154 08/03/16
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,593 Florida G Ghostman Campfire Regular
Ghostman Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,593 Florida	Save some $$ and buy a Vanguard S2. Every Vanguard I've owned was more accurate than the Mark V's I owned.

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Ghostman #11349198 08/03/16
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Cons: Grossly over priced Heavy Numerous Mechanical issues Ammo is über expensive, and Freudian by nature. Pro: You'll be the envy of every one else in the trailer court. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? ingwe #11349207 08/03/16
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,815 M mathman Campfire 'Bwana
mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,815	Originally Posted by ingwe Cons: Grossly over priced Heavy Numerous Mechanical issues Ammo is über expensive, and Freudian by nature. Pro: You'll be the envy of every one else in the trailer court. Jorge will love it.

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? ingwe #11349288 08/03/16
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,109 Tri-Cities, Washington State avagadro Campfire Outfitter
avagadro Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 11,109 Tri-Cities, Washington State	Originally Posted by ingwe Cons: Grossly over priced ... nope I paid $600 for a SS Fibermark in 280, $900 for a Deluxe in 7-08 and $700 for a MkV Sporter in 300 WBY (all new) Heavy (not that bad, the 280 is 7# with a FX-II 6x, the Deluxe is a little under 8# with a FX-III 6x and the Sporter is 9.5# with a M8 6x42 (I'm wimpy, I would not want it much lighter) Numerous Mechanical issues -- None Ammo is über expensive, and Freudian by nature. Pro: You'll be the envy of every one else in the trailer court. King of the Trailerhood am I! George Associate Gypsy Order of Sleepless Knights Originally Posted by GOD ... That is when I carried you ...

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Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? ingwe #11349321 08/03/16
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Ringman Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,847 Grants Pass,OR	Originally Posted by ingwe Cons: Numerous Mechanical issues Ammo is über expensive, and Freudian by nature. If you don't mind would you list three or four, please? "Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Ringman #11349327 08/03/16
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Pick any one you like, or any three or four. Whilst working in a gunshop that was also a Weatherby Authorized repair center we saw everything.....in fact we saw it to such an extent our gunsmiths weren't able to work on anything else, and we bailed out of the Weatherby Authorized service business. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? avagadro #11349329 08/03/16
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Originally Posted by avagadro Originally Posted by ingwe Cons: Grossly over priced ... nope I paid $600 for a SS Fibermark in 280, $900 for a Deluxe in 7-08 and $700 for a MkV Sporter in 300 WBY (all new) Heavy (not that bad, the 280 is 7# with a FX-II 6x, the Deluxe is a little under 8# with a FX-III 6x and the Sporter is 9.5# with a M8 6x42 (I'm wimpy, I would not want it much lighter) Numerous Mechanical issues -- None Ammo is über expensive, and Freudian by nature. Pro: You'll be the envy of every one else in the trailer court. King of the Trailerhood am I! Yeah buttttt....my point was basically anything with a $ sign next to it is grossly overpriced for a Weatherby.... Jorge is gonna love the hate.... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dan360 #11349402 08/03/16
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana
jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida	Most accurate rifles I've ever owned. Handles don't fall off, extractors don't break and the safety not only works, but locks the bolt as well and the 54 deg bolt throw is fast , strong and smooth. Superb fit and finish. There's a reason as to why successful people own them Cons: Ammo is expensive, but reloading mitigates this. democrats resent you Last edited by jorgeI; 08/03/16. A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? jorgeI #11349439 08/03/16
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	If my extractor worked, and if my bolt handle didn't fall off and if my safety didn't fire the gun every time I turned it off, I'd show you a real accurate rifle in my Remmy.... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

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Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dan360 #11349458 08/03/16
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elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico	This thread was started 8 years ago. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dan360 #11349461 08/03/16
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	Pro's: You could sell it to a Cuban an make a mint Con's: Everything else "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? elkhunternm #11349462 08/03/16
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle
ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Originally Posted by elkhunternm This thread was started 8 years ago. And Weatherbys still suck Donkey Balls.... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? ingwe #11349480 08/03/16
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico	Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by elkhunternm This thread was started 8 years ago. And Weatherbys still suck Donkey Balls.... At least Weatherby does not offer a 6.8 Rem. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? elkhunternm #11350617 08/04/16
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana
jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida	700 user : Weatherby user: I was going to post a picture of myself but decided against it as it would really skew the message A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? jorgeI #11350633 08/04/16
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mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,815	700 user:

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dan360 #11350667 08/04/16
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana
jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida	By direction.. A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? jorgeI #11350696 08/04/16
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mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,815	Yeah, he's bitching about being saddled with it.

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? Dan360 #11350709 08/04/16
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana
jorgeI Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 42,599 Orange Park, Florida	Nobody's ever disputed their accuracy, and by the time a 700 becomes an M-40, they've addressed all the maladies 700s come with. In other words, there's a reason why there is an entire cottage industry revolving around "improving" the 700. A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”

Re: Weatherby Mark V pros and cons? jorgeI #11350737 08/04/16
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,815 M mathman Campfire 'Bwana
mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,815	I've shot more than a few rounds out of MkV rifles without issue, being an owner of two for over thirty years and having access to my father's which I shot a bunch in times past. No problems. I've also shot many thousands of rounds from 700's over an even longer time span. Within arms reach are the record books of three of them whose summed round counts come to about ten thousand. Not a hitch yet. There are more but they aren't handy. I see this as comparable to a Ford/Chevy/Dodge type of thing.

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