#2465259 - 09/29/08 02:02 PM
Ask John Barsness Questions About "The .300 Weatherby"
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RickBin
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Hi Folks:
This is the place to ask John Barsness (aka Mule Deer) questions about his monthly exclusive column for 24hourcampfire. This month's article is entitled, "The .300 Weatherby."
If you have not read it and would like to, you can SIGN UP HERE to receive John's column every month.
Thanks, John!
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#2469413 - 10/01/08 06:52 AM
MD 300 WBY Article
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First of all, I couldn't get to the topic, "Ask John about the 300 Weatherby" so am making this one. Finally someone has rediscovered the 300 WBY! Thank you Mr. Barsness. I must say I have never owned one, but have shot a few in the Mark V and Vangard, and also in a Winchester Classic. The Weatherby's have all been as accurate as John has said and IMO easy to shoot. I was actually surprised by the lack of recoil. The Winchester was borrowed to shoot a mule deer at approximately 200 yards in a high wind situation. Thanks again
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#2469492 - 10/01/08 07:20 AM
Re: MD 300 WBY Article
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I own a 300 Wby barrel for my Encore. As you say it is very easy to shoot. It is highly accurate and not many critters escape its terminal knock-out punch. With its very effective muzzle brake it is like shooting a 7mm-08.
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#2469878 - 10/01/08 10:15 AM
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I truely have fallen in love withmy Vanguard 300 Wthby. A 200 grain bullet at over 3000 fps is an amazing hunting tool.
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#2469885 - 10/01/08 10:20 AM
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In my opinion, the .300 Weatherby cannot be beat.
Mine delivers 4000 foot pounds, has a point blank range of 300 yards with 180 grain Partitions, holds four rounds, shoots to 1.0 MOA, and weighs only 6 3/4 pounds plus scope and sling.
Nothing else--not a RUM, a .338, a WSM, or whatever--can do all that.
Recoil is acceptable if you work with it. I do not use muzzle brakes. My last eleven kills have each been 1-shot kills, ranging from 150 pound Impala to a 5000 pound Hippo (yes, the latter had been wounded with a .458, but died with the first Wby. shot).
I would not hesitate to use this rifle on Alaska Brown Bear with appropriate loads, or on African Cape Buffalo if it were legal.
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#2470132 - 10/01/08 12:27 PM
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Just a Hunter,
What article are you referring to? I'd like to see it as well. Thanks.
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#2470139 - 10/01/08 12:32 PM
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Campfire Newsletter I got as an e-mail.
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#2470195 - 10/01/08 12:55 PM
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Guys:
I'm going to move this thread to the "Ask John" thread. I fixed the link. 
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#2470232 - 10/01/08 01:09 PM
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We're working on a new set of articles for the Home Page. We're evolving the system and working on various options.
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#2470267 - 10/01/08 01:26 PM
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Rick,
If I have never taken the time before to say thanks for the campfire. More and more I find it is the place where I wind down after a long day of work.
I appreciate it.
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#2470291 - 10/01/08 01:34 PM
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I tell you what...I read every word JB has to offer. Thanks for bringing him on and getting another monthly column out of him.
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#2470303 - 10/01/08 01:37 PM
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It's just the first. If anyone is in tune with the Campfire culture, it's John!
I think you'll like the next one. I have it in my possession, but wild horses ...
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#2470313 - 10/01/08 01:43 PM
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Where is this column? I must be missing it?
Thanks!
Edited by Calif. Hunter (10/01/08 01:43 PM)
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#2470488 - 10/01/08 03:09 PM
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I look forward to these columns and I'm glad to have JB on the 'fire. Thanks
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#2470538 - 10/01/08 03:34 PM
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Where is this column? I must be missing it?
Thanks!
Ditto. I went to the home page & couldn't find it.
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