Looking closely at a
Weathermark Mark V for a 6.5 Creed mid range hunting platform. Handled one in a different caliber recently, and everything looked top notch. Super smooth action, great trigger. One thing kinda caught my eye, though- apparently Weatherby intentionally engineers a contact point between the stock and barrel towards the front end of the stock to improve accuracy on light sporter profile rifles. I know they know more about barrel harmonics than I ever will, but this just seems counterintuitive to everything I've ever learned about rifles- any pressure on a barrel can and will change with different rests, conditions or temperatures and inconsistency equals loss of accuracy.
So, who has experience with this? Accurate across a range of conditions as is, or would it be worthwhile to consider removing that contact point and bedding the action to the stock instead? How far do I make it on the idiocy scale for entertaining the idea of taking a dremel to the stock of a $1200 rifle? Thanks for any input.
......................Well imo, I think you would be well or better served if you can acquire a newer Sheridan Wyoming version of the Weathermark now on their site. Made a few improvements.
I have an Accumark chambered in 338-378. She is one accurate and booming piece using the best reloads she likes....On the heavy side but dats ok....
If ya go to the Bee site they have a Q&A section there which will answer your barrel free float and pressure point questions. Basically the heavier #3 contour barrels are free floated such as my Accumark, while the #2 and thinner tubes require a contact or pressure point in order to combat their tendency to be a little more whippy (barrel harmonics) than the heavier #3 barrels............
If my buddy makes me a good enough offer (he wants my Accumark), then I will replace it with one of the new and improved Wyoming MK5 Bees. .
