Originally Posted by interthem
If you can afford a Weatherby, you can afford the correct brass.
It might work or it might blow up the rifle. Reminds me of the photo of the guy who shot war surplus 303 British ammo in his Krag because it was cheap.
Eventually it came apart, only the bolt handle kept the shooter from having a third eye socket.
I'll help you out. Swap your Mk V 240 even up for a NIB Marlin XL in 25-06.
Collectively retarded post, topped off by a ridiculous trade offer. Really great job!

To the OP, I'd ask one of the gunwriters around here (Mule Deer) and ask them to weigh in on it.